[Perform-Talk] Teaching for the First Time

[Elizabeth Sprecher]

How did you charge for lessons? 

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> On May 8, 2023, at 6:24 PM, Ignasi Cambra via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hey Elizabeth,
> 
> I don't teach and do not consider myself to be a good teacher, but I would say if it's something you see yourself doing after graduating then the sooner you start, the sooner you will feel more confident and able to communicate what you know to your students nicely and efficiently. I only had to give private lessons a few times when I took a mandatory piano pedagogy course in college, and I realized that even in that short amount of time and given my total lack of patience I was getting slightly better at it every week. My student cried after the first lesson, and gave me a box of chocolates after the last. Whether that was because she was glad she wouldn't have to see me again or because she felt she learned something I couldn't tell you, but overall I'm glad I was forced to do it.
> 
> Just in case it helps, some years ago I uploaded a video on Youtube about Braille music, and several people have written to me saying it was useful to them when teaching students and their parents. Here it is for your reference: https://youtu.be/BJ9J9ZAL0Ps.
> 
> Good luck!!
> 
> IC
> 
> 
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>> On 8 May 2023, at 23:29, Elizabeth Sprecher via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> recently, I got a message that someone wanted to learn braille music and
>> theory. I have never fully taught someone before, but I'm not sure where to
>> start.
>> I am currently a senior in undergrad, and am wondering if I should charge
>> for lessons, or if I should just point them to some resources such as
>> beginner books that show braille music. I need to start getting some
>> teaching experience, and I'm super nervous..
>> Does anyone have any advice on teaching, any starting points, anything I
>> need to know about committing to something like this.
>> Thanks
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