Teaching The Violin and Viola: Creating A Healthy Foundation
Teaching The Violin and Viola: Creating A Healthy Foundation
Teaching The Violin and Viola: Creating A Healthy Foundation
understand that gradually giving the space to grow is essential in personal development and
independence. Furthermore, growth does not get rid of the parental role; rather, it simply changes it.
perspectives.
THE TEACHERS RESPONSIBILITIES
TEACHER to STUDENT:
involve varying levels of physical guidance, demonstrations, compliments, and a sense of humor.
students two or three times a week for lessons, and it is important that we show personal interest in
must take great care in letting them express themselves personally and musically. We are asking them
to express themselves emotionally through music, and expressing feelings at this stage of their lives is
must have the utmost respect.
TEACHER to PARENT:
against them.
alone. Teachers and parents should act as role models and offer personal guidance.
highest potential.