Klarinet Archive - Posting 000813.txt from 1998/06

From: Jamian Green <jgreen+@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] A beginning teacher teaching beginners.
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 18:27:58 -0400

Ian,

i would reccomend the "a tune a day" book one and two series for
beginners. the print is big and easy to read with many familiar songs
that the kids will recognize. the fingering chart is easy to read, and
as new notes are introduced aa drwing of a clarinet and hand helps to
show what holes to cover. there is a practice log at the beginning, if
you want them to keep track of their practicing. also, for a lot of the
songs there is a separate teacher line so you can play a duet with your
students. i find that my students always enjoy playing duets.

the most important fact (in my opinion) to remember when teaching is to
keep it fun, but focused. if the kids are elementary level, like fourth
grade, buy some stickers and use them as a reward system for songs well
played. ALWAYS be postive and smile no matter how frustrating it can
be. i find it's best if you don't try to correct all of there problems
at once. if you bombard them with embochure, hand position, posture,
tonguing etc. all at once, they will more than likely become frustrated
and overwhelmed. if they feel like a failure, they won't stick with it
and may quit. just focus on one thing at a time, and always praise them
for every accomplishment no matter how minute it may be. see if you can
find a copy of "100 ways to say good job" and read it between lessons.

good luck, and i hope you find teching to be as rewarding of an
experience as i do!

jami green

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