I believe any and all students should have the opportunity to experience music in the classroom. It’s important to give students as many opportunities as possible. They need to figure out who they are, and what they are good at. Giving them the opportunity to learn about and experience music may spark an interest, or reveal a hidden talent. Along with this, music education gives students a creative outlet. Instead of sitting in a classroom all day, students will be able to do hands on learning. They will be able to play instruments, create melodies, and perform. Playing music engages the left brain, the creative side, and gives students a chance to show their inner self, and what they are capable of. Also, music classes give students a great appreciate for all types of music. In general music courses, students will learn about music in many different cultures. This helps broaden their perspective of music. They learn about music from different time periods and different regions. I believe music helps to make well rounded students. In music class, students learn to multitask, discipline themselves, and work with others. I believe music education helps to set up students for a bright and successful future.
I believe students can become anything they want. Learning about music in the classroom can make students realize that they can be capable of becoming musicians and performers in general. Also, it can open up doors to theater, art, and other arts. I believe being able to perform for others is a wonderful talent. Musicians are constantly performing. Whether it is in a concert setting, a chamber setting, or a solo setting, musicians are constantly putting themselves out there. Being able to stand up in front of an audience, perform, and take criticism is a skill not many have. Being able to put oneself in that situation, knowing that they could fail, is a hard thing to do. Music students over time become very good at this. This will help students in many walks of life. It could help them in giving a speech to giving an interview. That is just one of the many advantages music has to offer.
I believe that in music, students learn many skills that they cannot learn as well in other places. As I’ve stated before, students learn to play instruments, read music, write music, sing, learn about culture, etc. One of the most important things a music student can learn is a connection to their emotions. To be able to convey and feel emotions is hard to find elsewhere. Along with this, music teaches vulnerability. Not only do musicians put themselves out there by performing, but they can invest so much into a work. Musicians have to be able to face criticism, emotions, and failure. Music courses also teach creativity to students, either in composition, ornamenting a piece, or improvisation. In a group setting, music teaches cohesiveness. Students have to be able to play well with others, and blend. Unless performing a solo, there cannot and should not be a “diva” in the ensemble. Working together for a cohesive sound should be a goal in any ensemble. Also, music courses teach multitasking, especially when playing an instrument or singing. Students have to be able to read a note, read a rhythm, hear a pitch, finger it correctly, form a correct embouchure, play in tune, and in the correct dynamic. Musicians are constantly thinking of many things at once. I believe this helps students later in life. Lastly, I believe music courses teach students personal success. After a performance, students can feel good about it, critique themselves, and get praise from others. Although performing in front of others is scary and nerve-wracking, the payoff is generally good. Students get a type of high after a performance, one that is difficult to get elsewhere. Students are able to feel good about themselves and their talent. These are lifelong skills and they can be applied to many things in a student’s life.
I believe teaching with the music standards in mind should be a goal of all music teachers. A teacher should make sure the music student is well rounded student in all areas. One of my main goals for teaching music is for students to have a comprehensive knowledge of music. This should carry into a theory, general music, and performance class. Students should have enough knowledge to be prepared for college level courses. Another goal is to familiarize students with music in different cultures and to broaden their musical scope. This can be achieved mostly in a general music class, world music class, and/or performance class. As in a history course, students should be familiar with history, genres, and cultures of music. Another goal of mine is goal of mine is to encourage life learning of music. This can be by education, performance, or other musical services. I want to encourage students to be curious, creative, and “out there” in their thinking. I would want students to continue their musical learning for as long as they can. I want my students to be well rounded students. I want them to have all the necessary qualities to succeed. Not only do I want students to be prepared educationally for their future experiences, but I want them to be prepared by being a better person. I want my students to take what they have learned in their music classes and attribute it to everyday life. I want students to have the opportunity to try new things and find what they’re good at in life. I want to know that I gave every student that walked in my doors a chance to try something new without being critiqued and criticized.
I believe students can become anything they want. Learning about music in the classroom can make students realize that they can be capable of becoming musicians and performers in general. Also, it can open up doors to theater, art, and other arts. I believe being able to perform for others is a wonderful talent. Musicians are constantly performing. Whether it is in a concert setting, a chamber setting, or a solo setting, musicians are constantly putting themselves out there. Being able to stand up in front of an audience, perform, and take criticism is a skill not many have. Being able to put oneself in that situation, knowing that they could fail, is a hard thing to do. Music students over time become very good at this. This will help students in many walks of life. It could help them in giving a speech to giving an interview. That is just one of the many advantages music has to offer.
I believe that in music, students learn many skills that they cannot learn as well in other places. As I’ve stated before, students learn to play instruments, read music, write music, sing, learn about culture, etc. One of the most important things a music student can learn is a connection to their emotions. To be able to convey and feel emotions is hard to find elsewhere. Along with this, music teaches vulnerability. Not only do musicians put themselves out there by performing, but they can invest so much into a work. Musicians have to be able to face criticism, emotions, and failure. Music courses also teach creativity to students, either in composition, ornamenting a piece, or improvisation. In a group setting, music teaches cohesiveness. Students have to be able to play well with others, and blend. Unless performing a solo, there cannot and should not be a “diva” in the ensemble. Working together for a cohesive sound should be a goal in any ensemble. Also, music courses teach multitasking, especially when playing an instrument or singing. Students have to be able to read a note, read a rhythm, hear a pitch, finger it correctly, form a correct embouchure, play in tune, and in the correct dynamic. Musicians are constantly thinking of many things at once. I believe this helps students later in life. Lastly, I believe music courses teach students personal success. After a performance, students can feel good about it, critique themselves, and get praise from others. Although performing in front of others is scary and nerve-wracking, the payoff is generally good. Students get a type of high after a performance, one that is difficult to get elsewhere. Students are able to feel good about themselves and their talent. These are lifelong skills and they can be applied to many things in a student’s life.
I believe teaching with the music standards in mind should be a goal of all music teachers. A teacher should make sure the music student is well rounded student in all areas. One of my main goals for teaching music is for students to have a comprehensive knowledge of music. This should carry into a theory, general music, and performance class. Students should have enough knowledge to be prepared for college level courses. Another goal is to familiarize students with music in different cultures and to broaden their musical scope. This can be achieved mostly in a general music class, world music class, and/or performance class. As in a history course, students should be familiar with history, genres, and cultures of music. Another goal of mine is goal of mine is to encourage life learning of music. This can be by education, performance, or other musical services. I want to encourage students to be curious, creative, and “out there” in their thinking. I would want students to continue their musical learning for as long as they can. I want my students to be well rounded students. I want them to have all the necessary qualities to succeed. Not only do I want students to be prepared educationally for their future experiences, but I want them to be prepared by being a better person. I want my students to take what they have learned in their music classes and attribute it to everyday life. I want students to have the opportunity to try new things and find what they’re good at in life. I want to know that I gave every student that walked in my doors a chance to try something new without being critiqued and criticized.