We always second guess ourselves and as a teacher I'm always wondering if my approach is the best way. In a changing world where today's students are being pulled in every direction and are being pushed to do their best all the time I sometimes wonder if we allow enough time to let them enjoy what they are doing and to enjoy their success before we move on to the next thing.
I am thankful that I have friends, parents and colleagues that I can vent to and bounce my thoughts and ideas off of. Thankful for their ideas even if we might not always agree and open to their suggestions and viewpoints. I hope to always being open and remember that I can always learn something new and that maybe my way may not always be the only way because they are others that have been doing it for much longer then me with have much success.
I love what I do and my passion for music is what I hope I pass on to my students. It is important to play more than what is on the page. When you capture an emotion, evoke emotions for the audience, make a connection, and paint a picture with the music; that's when you know we have succeeded.
This weekend I was reminded that the sleepless nights wondering if I was doing the right thing or asking my self if I was pushing the kids too hard paid off. My students were prepared, they felt good about themselves and most importantly they connected with the music. Receiving Superior ratings for all my groups was just the icing on the cake.
"To play without passion is inexcusable." Ludwig van Beethoven
I am thankful that I have friends, parents and colleagues that I can vent to and bounce my thoughts and ideas off of. Thankful for their ideas even if we might not always agree and open to their suggestions and viewpoints. I hope to always being open and remember that I can always learn something new and that maybe my way may not always be the only way because they are others that have been doing it for much longer then me with have much success.
I love what I do and my passion for music is what I hope I pass on to my students. It is important to play more than what is on the page. When you capture an emotion, evoke emotions for the audience, make a connection, and paint a picture with the music; that's when you know we have succeeded.
This weekend I was reminded that the sleepless nights wondering if I was doing the right thing or asking my self if I was pushing the kids too hard paid off. My students were prepared, they felt good about themselves and most importantly they connected with the music. Receiving Superior ratings for all my groups was just the icing on the cake.
"To play without passion is inexcusable." Ludwig van Beethoven
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