by Manuel Marino | Music
Many individuals who are passionate about music also pursue careers in music education. There are various fields of music education, and if you are skilled in one or more of them, you will likely find employment. The first step for a music instructor is to decide on their area of expertise, whether it is a particular instrument, voice training, music theory, or music history. The next step is to evaluate your knowledge on the subject. If you hold a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, or Master of Music degree, you are likely qualified to teach at any level. However, if your knowledge does not extend that far, you should consider teaching at a more basic level. Regardless of your qualifications, it is essential to be honest about your skills with your students.
It is also important to consider who you want to teach. Perhaps you would like to help children take their first steps in music. Or maybe you want to work with older children or adults who are beginning or continuing their education. Be sure to tailor your lessons accordingly and, if necessary, seek advice from pedagogues so that you know how to work with … ...Read the rest.
“How to Establish yourself as a Music Teacher”
by Manuel Marino | Music
Music has become one of the most popular interests among children today. For some, it is simply a form of entertainment or a means of making a living, while for others, it is a serious escape from their stressful lives, and a medium for expressing their suppressed thoughts. As a result, they become deeply interested in music.
Thanks to the various influences to which young people are exposed, they are easily becoming curious about learning music. It may not necessarily involve reading musical notes or other formal aspects, but at least something relevant, such as playing musical instruments or singing.
In the past, especially during their primary and secondary schooling, many young people considered music to be a conservative and boring subject. With numerous pieces and concepts to memorize and understand without knowing their use and purpose, music was often seen as a vague and tedious form of school activity.
Perhaps, this perception was influenced by the fact that they associated music with “church,” where they often heard hymns and praises when they were children. They believed that music should always be expressed solemnly.
However, as they grew older, young people began to realize how interesting music can … ...Read the rest.
“Music and Music Teaching: Perception by Now and Then”
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