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Let's start with what I bring to the lesson and what I expect my students to bring to the lesson.
Here's a handy list:
What I Bring to the Lesson
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I bring a wealth of experience and insight to my lessons. I was fortunate to have studied with several positive, nurturing flute instructors whose excellent teaching and guidance helped me to achieve my goals and realize my dream of becoming a professional musician and teacher. I provide the same kind of learning environment for my students.
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Methods and materials tailored to each individual student's needs, always focusing on reinforcing tone, technique, and musicality.
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My goal is for the student to learn one new thing each lesson -- or improve upon a skill s/he has been struggling with.
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A willingness to listen.
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Positive reinforcement, encouragement, and honesty.
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Lots of duet books!
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My cat Misty. Okay, I don't bring her -- she sometimes wanders into the studio on her own.
What I Expect the Student to Bring to the Lesson
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A flute in good working condition
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Lesson materials
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Prepared to play assignments
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Any audition, chair test, or band music s/he needs help with
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Questions -- and answers!
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Enthusiasm and a sense of humor
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Did I mention we play lots of duets? Be ready to sightread anything from Boismortier to Joplin to Disney!
A typical lesson can be divided into four parts:
1) Warmups/Tone Studies
2) Scales & Etudes
3) The student's current repertoire: solo, audition materials, or special music for band or another activity
4) End with a duet.