Comments on: How to Transition to Longer Lessons http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/ inspiring creativity in music education Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:39:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Laura http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-167084 Laura Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:16:55 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-167084 I've also just discovered this amazing resource! I agree with the comments above. For me most of my pupil age between 5-10 so 30 minutes is as much as they can cope with but I am starting to realise with my older ones that 45 is much more useful! I’ve also just discovered this amazing resource! I agree with the comments above. For me most of my pupil age between 5-10 so 30 minutes is as much as they can cope with but I am starting to realise with my older ones that 45 is much more useful!

]]> By: Genie http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-162652 Genie Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:36:39 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-162652 I'm just now finding your blog so this is on an old post. Just wanted to say that I changed to 45 minute lessons about 10 years ago and it works fabulously. Even in today's economy parents seem to understand and be committed to the advantage of the longer time. I do so with all my students unless there's a special reason, but even with beginners - they can handle the length just fine. And for students in Federation and/or Guild auditions it is nearly impossible to prepare in shorter time - unless all you do is prepare for events and that's not my style! :) I’m just now finding your blog so this is on an old post. Just wanted to say that I changed to 45 minute lessons about 10 years ago and it works fabulously. Even in today’s economy parents seem to understand and be committed to the advantage of the longer time. I do so with all my students unless there’s a special reason, but even with beginners – they can handle the length just fine. And for students in Federation and/or Guild auditions it is nearly impossible to prepare in shorter time – unless all you do is prepare for events and that’s not my style! :)

]]> By: natalie http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-35898 natalie Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:02:48 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-35898 That's a great approach Jennifer! Thanks for sharing! That’s a great approach Jennifer! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Jennifer http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-35459 Jennifer Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:34:34 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-35459 One thing that I started last year to help save my sanity in trying to fit everything in was requiring 45 min. lessons if students wanted to participate in certain events (state music program, etc...). That has made a big difference. One thing that I started last year to help save my sanity in trying to fit everything in was requiring 45 min. lessons if students wanted to participate in certain events (state music program, etc…). That has made a big difference.

]]> By: Mike Saville http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-34863 Mike Saville Tue, 27 May 2008 08:44:02 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-34863 I find that lesson length relates to level and ability. I find those students who are just beginning would struggle with a lesson longer than 30 minutes - I could extend the lesson time for these pupils but I do not feel this would help to get across the 2 or 3 key points I want to make. With beginners I do try to stick to a couple of key points and make sure that these go in!! As students progress I think you are correct in offering longer lessons for those that want it, indeed for my advanced students I would normally insist on an hours lesson a week. I find that lesson length relates to level and ability. I find those students who are just beginning would struggle with a lesson longer than 30 minutes – I could extend the lesson time for these pupils but I do not feel this would help to get across the 2 or 3 key points I want to make. With beginners I do try to stick to a couple of key points and make sure that these go in!!

As students progress I think you are correct in offering longer lessons for those that want it, indeed for my advanced students I would normally insist on an hours lesson a week.

]]> By: Marcia Vahl http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-34794 Marcia Vahl Sun, 25 May 2008 03:39:06 +0000 http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/#comment-34794 Sounds like this worked great for you. I've been wondering about it myself. I do have a few beginners who probably do not need the 45 minute lessons yet. But I feel like anyone in level 2 or above probably could use the longer lesson. I guess I'm still a bit of a chicken. Sounds like this worked great for you. I’ve been wondering about it myself. I do have a few beginners who probably do not need the 45 minute lessons yet. But I feel like anyone in level 2 or above probably could use the longer lesson. I guess I’m still a bit of a chicken.

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