Inspiring pupils

[Kevin]

Do any of you have pupils? Either practical or theoretical.

How do you inspire them to do better in their chosen discipline?

If you do not teach how would you inspire someone to learn/understand more about music?

[adrianallan]

Mar 30, 2014 8:00:20 GMT Kevin said:

Do any of you have pupils? Either practical or theoretical.

How do you inspire them to do better in their chosen discipline?

If you do not teach how would you inspire someone to learn/understand more about music?

I think enjoyment is quite important to balance with "disciplne".

Fortunately in teaching the guitar, we can switch to chord practice, which many find a welcome relief from the pieces.

I have always believed in the importance of being able to play tunes, too.

I think i would have been put off music if it was all scales, etudes and sight reading.

My guitar teacher played accordion with me, so it was fun.

It isnt an easy balance to get right, but I know that my mother was put off the piano by a fierce and unrelenting discipinarian.