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1). Practice is Soooo Boring!
Are your students loathe to practice as much as they should? OK, you can stop laughing and pick yourself up off the floor now. I know it wasn’t the brightest question.
But I asked it to make a point, of course. Haven’t you been guilty of that misbehavior? I personally am a lifetime repeat offender. As adults we all know intellectually that if you don’t practice something, you don’t get better.
2). The World Does NOT Revolve Around You
“Listen, you spoiled little cretins, the world does not revolve around you,” I patiently explained.
“You’re kidding right?” hooted my students derisively.
“Pick up your instruments, start together on the downbeat and count carefully.”
How many music teachers have had the first part of that conversation? Almost none, at least not out loud. The second installment is an every day plea for many.
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