Comments on: How to Transition to Longer Lessons http://musicmattersblog.com/2008/05/24/how-to-transition-to-longer-lessons/ creative, practical and up-to-date resources for the independent music teacher Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:42:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 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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