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Making Music Magical
American Music Conference Offers Tips on Choosing the Right Music Teacher
Every family will want to base its selection on compatibility in terms of both personality and teaching style, and professional and educational qualifications. You want to choose a teacher that makes an effort to understand his or her students' musical tastes, ambitions and goals. Furthermore, families should find someone that truly has a passion for teaching children.
"A real music teacher needs much more than training to turn making music into a magical experience for his or her students," says Jessica Baron Turner, author of Your Musical Child: Inspiring Kids to Play and Sing for Keeps (String Letter Publishing, 2004). "He or she needs heart, spirit and education."
How do you choose the right music teacher? AMC offers these tips to help you get started:
- Get referrals. Consult with friends who have children enrolled in music lessons. Visit your local music retailer to find out if they offer music instruction on the premises or if they can recommend a reputable teacher. Talk to the band, orchestra and choir teachers at your school. Ask for recommendations from local music teacher organizations To find both a local music retailer and certified music teacher near you, visit AMC's informational Web site, www.amc-music.org
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