Music Teachers, Making the Grade!

My oldest son knows the lyrics to every song.  He can hear a song a few times and remember all the words - he’s an auditory learner.  My youngest son is learning to play piano by watching YouTube videos and he mimics what he sees - he’s a visual learner. I need to touch everything.  I like to play music, dissect the parts and figure out how it works - I’m a kinesthetic learner.

Everyone learns in a different way and a good music teacher will pay close attention to how each student learns and adjust the teaching style accordingly.  Exploring patterns and practicing echoing simple song phrases will work for some students while introducing steady beats and identifying percussive sounds will work for others. Look for a teacher who can identify how your child learns and notice if they are teaching to your child’s learning style.

Music should be fun, educational and ignite a passion in your child.  A teacher that can touch all three of these areas in each lesson will be sure to have your student learning and eager for more!