Teaching Practices

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Create and post an agenda for each class - which includes the plan for the class with specifics  and “flow” of instruction

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This includes:

• Warm Up activities/exercises

• Long Tone practice (very important at beginning stages)

• Rhythmic practice (develops articulation)

• Review of previous class(es) and learned concepts with whole group performance  (usually from method book)

• Introduction of new concepts/material/pieces

• Review of known repertoire and material

 

Plan for adding new musical ideas and concepts with method book instruction and pieces of repertoire.

Plan for different types of instruction:

• Whole group

• Sectional/small group

• Individual

 

Instruction for at home practice and practice routines

 

Link: How to Practice