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]]> By: Dana http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/08/05/how-to-motivate-your-students/comment-page-1/#comment-4632 Dana Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:26:48 +0000 http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/?p=709#comment-4632 Mel, What a fascinating site you have! And thanks for sharing the experience with the rhythm-challenged student. I'm definitely going to be spending more time looking at your materials. Mel,

What a fascinating site you have! And thanks for sharing the experience with the rhythm-challenged student. I’m definitely going to be spending more time looking at your materials.

]]> By: Mel http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/08/05/how-to-motivate-your-students/comment-page-1/#comment-4602 Mel Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:37:32 +0000 http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/?p=709#comment-4602 A music teacher contacted me a few years ago and asked if I would be prepared to take on a pupil who she had decided to let go. This ten year old boy had been unsuccessful three times at Grade 1 (keyboard). On meeting the lad with his parents I was struck by his pleasant manner, intelligence and quiet determination. He played quite well but had serious timing difficulties. I was currently entering candidates for the next session and he persuaded me to enter him for another try, even though we only had a couple of months to make the necessary improvements. During one of his lessons I casually ask if he had any other interests.. He enthusiastically replied "High-jumping - I'm the best in school". Thereafter we drew a symbol of a high-jump above the pieces he found most difficult using metronome speeds instead of height measurements. Example: Starting at very slow speeds he had to play perfectly in order to 'clear the bar' and qualify for the next height. We would then rub out the line (drawn in pencil) and draw the next one. On reaching the recommended speed he would be awarded an 'Olympic Gold-Star'. He made astonishing progress and to everybody's delight achieved an honours pass for Grade 1. He was soon enjoying the syncopated tunes from 'Microstyles' and is almost ready for Grade 2. Fortunately, his timing problems are a thing of the past. A few years later - (Mark) has now passed his grade 7 (keyboard exam LCM) Now that is why teaching is the one of the most worthwhile professions. I recently published an e-book called 'The Piano Teacher Survival Guide' and included this experience among others. A music teacher contacted me a few years ago and asked if I would be prepared to take on a pupil who she had decided to let go. This ten year old boy had been unsuccessful three times at Grade 1 (keyboard). On meeting the lad with his parents I was struck by his pleasant manner, intelligence and quiet determination. He played quite well but had serious timing difficulties.
I was currently entering candidates for the next session and he persuaded me to enter him for another try, even though we only had a couple of months to make the necessary improvements. During one of his lessons I casually ask if he had any other interests.. He enthusiastically replied “High-jumping – I’m the best in school”. Thereafter we drew a symbol of a high-jump above the pieces he found most difficult using metronome speeds instead of height measurements.

Example:
Starting at very slow speeds he had to play perfectly in order to ‘clear the bar’ and qualify for the next height. We would then rub out the line (drawn in pencil) and draw the next one. On reaching the recommended speed he would be awarded an ‘Olympic Gold-Star’. He made astonishing progress and to everybody’s delight achieved an honours pass for Grade 1. He was soon enjoying the syncopated tunes from ‘Microstyles’ and is almost ready for Grade 2. Fortunately, his timing problems are a thing of the past. A few years later – (Mark) has now passed his grade 7 (keyboard exam LCM)

Now that is why teaching is the one of the most worthwhile professions.

I recently published an e-book called ‘The Piano Teacher Survival Guide’ and included this experience among others.

]]> By: Piano Lessons by QM http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/08/05/how-to-motivate-your-students/comment-page-1/#comment-4523 Piano Lessons by QM Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:41:41 +0000 http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/?p=709#comment-4523 Excellent post! Informative and helpful. Thank you!! Excellent post! Informative and helpful. Thank you!!

]]> By: Dana http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/08/05/how-to-motivate-your-students/comment-page-1/#comment-4497 Dana Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:41:17 +0000 http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/?p=709#comment-4497 Please share with us what some of those big classical pieces were! Dana Please share with us what some of those big classical pieces were!

Dana

]]> By: LaDona http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/2009/08/05/how-to-motivate-your-students/comment-page-1/#comment-4485 LaDona Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:28:52 +0000 http://www.pianoteacherblog.com/?p=709#comment-4485 Practise incentives really do work wonders - especially for the youngest students. For my young students in the first few years of lessons, I give 1-4 stars for the lesson. There is a box on the assignment sheet for this. I tend to fluctuate on what they need to do to get 4 starts - with some it's as simple as evidence that each piece has been practised and showing up to the lesson with ALL the books (I'm amazed at how many parents make the child do this on their own - my own teenagers still don't always manage this!). Once they have 4 lessons with 4 stars they can pick a prize from the Treasure Box - which I fill with cheap, not necessarily musical items - most from the dollar store. The candy always goes first! The kids love this and my hope is that as they get older the habits will be established. Practise incentives really do work wonders – especially for the youngest students. For my young students in the first few years of lessons, I give 1-4 stars for the lesson. There is a box on the assignment sheet for this.

I tend to fluctuate on what they need to do to get 4 starts – with some it’s as simple as evidence that each piece has been practised and showing up to the lesson with ALL the books (I’m amazed at how many parents make the child do this on their own – my own teenagers still don’t always manage this!). Once they have 4 lessons with 4 stars they can pick a prize from the Treasure Box – which I fill with cheap, not necessarily musical items – most from the dollar store. The candy always goes first!

The kids love this and my hope is that as they get older the habits will be established.

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