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Sarah D. Araque is now a member of Music Teacher Cafe Nov 24, 2011
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www.mainly4strings.co.uk

Please take a look at my site www.mainly4strings.co.uk . It contains a wealth of downloadable string teaching materials for all ages and abilities, written & arranged by a teacher with over 30 years' experience.See More
Blog post by Peter Martin Oct 26, 2011
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Welcome, Peter!  Looking forward to your contributions.
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Eric Hamilton replied to Delores Henson's discussion 'Question about 8th graders'
I know its been a few years since this discussion started, but perhaps finding Solo and Ensemble competitions. For me that was something that kept me involved, and always trying to get better at my art. Or at least really encourage trying out for…
Sep 6, 2011
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hello!!! I'm in a teacher education class learning about available technologies, and thought I'd check this out! Its great to be here!!
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Peter Martin

www.mainly4strings.co.uk

Please take a look at my site www.mainly4strings.co.uk . It contains a wealth of downloadable string teaching materials for all ages and abilities, written & arranged by a teacher with over 30 years' experience.…

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Posted by Peter Martin on October 26, 2011 at 2:10am

Scott Ashby

Beware of Scams

This recently came down the pipe from MTNA.  I've received many of these myself, so I thought I'd pass it on as a warning to others:

 

 

MTNA has become aware of a scam directed toward music teachers. As many of you are likely aware, there has been a marked increase in the efforts of individuals performing acts of fraud via the Internet. Until recently these acts were not specifically targeted to independent music teachers, however, over the past few weeks many…

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Posted by Scott Ashby on August 23, 2011 at 2:35pm

Rory Thompson

Fingers Dancing

Hi:

 

I have a semi-regular Blog called Fingers Dancing.  It's really my musings as I practice and teach, and is focused on how I see the broader aspects of life and living through my musical endeavors.  I don't really have too much of a following, but I would enjoy comments and observations if you do read any of my past or future postings.

 

The URL:

 

http://fingersdancetoday.blogspot.com/

Posted by Rory Thompson on April 8, 2011 at 10:43am

Scott Ashby

Music Teacher Cafe is on the charts!

Music Teacher Cafe has recently been listed as one of the top 50 social sites for educators and academics.  The list was posted at Learn-O-Rama, a site and blog which contains resources about learning and education.  The list was written to highlight opportunities for educators to join online academic communities outside of their geographic area.  Thanks, Learn-O-Rama!

 

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Posted by Scott Ashby on February 2, 2011 at 11:10am

Gretchen Saathoff

Updates! http://gretchenspianos.wordpress.com

Hi Everyone,



Happy Spring! I hope you're all enjoying the opportunity to ditch the winter layers.



On my blog,
http://gretchenspianos.wordpress.com, there are some new entries:



"How to navigate all the way…
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Posted by Gretchen Saathoff on March 22, 2010 at 10:00pm

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Delores Henson

Question about 8th graders 4 Replies

Started by Delores Henson. Last reply by Eric Hamilton Sep 6, 2011.

Sara Flokstra

Band Method Books 2 Replies

Started by Sara Flokstra. Last reply by Carissa Mattison Aug 5, 2011.

Pamela

Sheet Music Software 4 Replies

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Interesting Blogs

7 Tips to improve our work


  1. Get physically fit.
  2. Learn a new instrument, keep it fun, share your progress with your students.
  3. Learn a new musical program just for yourself. Attempt music you could never master, play it real slow and savour the sound.
  4. Review the basics of teaching.
  5. Read a book on sales and social media marketing.
  6. Go to a concert. Heck go to two concerts. Buy a great seat. Go by yourself.
  7. Meet with colleagues once in a while and shoot the breeze over a coffee.
Cheers,

David Story
ORMTA

What is excellence in private music teaching?

Q: What is excellence in private music teaching?

A: students reaching their goals,

Q: How do you know this is happening?

A: their friends sign up!

Action plan: Be absolutely clear of the stated and unstated goals of your students and their parents at the next lesson.  Design an unique program for them. 


No kidding!

David Story
ORMTA

Questions to ask a prospective music teacher





The following questionnaire is offered to help caring and involved parents make an exceptional decision that may very well be the difference between short-term enrichment and life-long joy of learning and music.

Great music teachers love what they do causing students to love what they do. It makes all the difference.


http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_mmf_music_library/the-great-piano-teacher-quiz.htm

Cheers,

David Story
ORMTA

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