We
will continue to promote the most exciting and comprehensive beginning
music program for children available. We will strive to help children
develop a love for music, and a skillful means of expressing themselves.
We will include and support the parents by way of a Parent Guide, and
by including them in the classes.
We will make a difference in the lives of the children we teach by our
dedication to them as equal and important human beings.
We will strive to make music a personal and enduring part of childrens
lives.
We will strive to break the cycle of those countless thousands of individuals
who utter in all sincerity, I wish I had not quit. We will
strive to do this by:
Constantly adjusting to the needs of the students
Praising accomplishments
Encouraging a realistic practice schedule
Providing the songs kids like to play
Staying positive
Keeping the classes interesting and motivating
Demonstrating musical skillbeing a good role model
Providing a realistic and appropriate reward system
We will encourage family values, and promote social skills in our music
classes. We will listen to the parents and the children, and adapt accordingly.
We will encourage constructive criticism and remain open to better ways
of doing things.
We will provide the environment and direction for a progressive program
of music study in the following areas listed below:
Areas
Which Promote Comprehensive Musicianship
Music Theory Games
Note-reading
Ear-training
Rhythmic skill
Keyboard and Piano Technique
Singing
Ensemble Performance
Solo Performance
Composition
Improvisation
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