Musicnotes from Teacher Training: Responsibilities

Just taking some time to write down a few notes from the Teacher Training.


How does the child learn the notes in Piano Book 1?
Listening.

Responsibilities of the Student:
* Listen every day
* Play piano every day
* Play above the keys
* Ideas: how about an Award for 100 Consecutive Days of Listening

Responsibilities of the Parent
* Posture and fingering
* Let the child discover, play and practise
* Let the child listen and practise everyday

Responsibilities of the Teacher
* Teach tone and timing (play with the beat)
Quote: How to produce the most beautiful tone with no tension; the most natural way to play the best sound
* Positive correction in manageable steps
* Continue with own personal growth
* Idea: work on how to deliver a one-point lesson

This topic reminds of a Student pledge I found a Suzuki discussion forum posted by a member on the topic of studio policies:

In lieu of a policy document, she created a Tuition Pledge, Attendance Pledge and a Student Pledge; all are signed and returned

Policy language--tuition is due at the first lesson of the month
Pledge language--I agree to pay tuition at the first lesson of the month

Policy language--100% attendance is expected
Pledge language--I will attend all scheduled lessons. In case of
illness I will contact Diane.

The Student Pledge outlines that the student understands what
practicing, listening and attitudes they need to follow. There is
space for them to add their own pledge which oftentimes is quite
endearing to read.