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Making Music Magical

American Music Conference Offers Tips on Choosing the Right Music Teacher

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  • Conduct an interview. Arrange a phone or in-person meeting with a prospective teacher. You'll want to have a list of questions prepared to find answers to his or her musical style and credentials. Also, find out about the teacher's approach to practice, if he or she holds recitals and how progress is rewarded. Don't forget to ask about music. What books and materials will be used? Does the music instructor choose the music or does the child get to help? It's important that you and your child's goals and expectations are matched with the prospective teacher.
  • Observe a lesson. This may not always be possible. If not, see if you can arrange a one-time "meet-and-greet" to gauge your child's comfort level and the teacher's responsiveness.
  • Attend a recital. Ask the potential new instructor if you could attend the recital of an existing student.
  • Expect to play a role. Parents do play a pivotal role in their child's music education, as support is important to the learning process. Listen to your child play. Don't distract him or her during practice time and encourage individual taste in music.


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