Tag: Music Teacher Trick
Music Teacher Tip #18: Getting to Know You Activities
Jennifer Foxx 
It’s back to school time, which means you will want some fun getting to know you activities in your arsenal. Getting to know our students help create a sense of belonging. It can help us when we are trying to figure out what music will motivate them. It also let’s them know we care about them and in turn it will lead to trust in us to provide them with a positive music experience. In today’s teacher trick I go through some of my favorite getting to know you activities. I do most of these in a group setting, I […]
Music Teacher Tip #17: Missed Lessons
Jennifer Foxx 
One of the most common questions I see or hear from independent music teachers is, “what do you do when a student needs to miss a lesson?” OR “Do you do make-up lessons?” I don’t do make-up lessons. Matter of fact, I am strongly against them. I don’t know where the idea for make-ups even got started but there really is no reason for them especially nowadays when there are SO many things we can do instead. In this new music teacher tip, I will share 4 different win-win solutions when a student (or teacher) needs to miss a lesson. […]
Music Teacher Tip #13: Legato vs Non-Legato
Jennifer Foxx 
A simple trick that I use to teach legato vs non-legato. Students get it immediately! How do you teach legato vs non-legato? Share in the comments!