Teacher Education

Teacher Education

• Look at different target age groups, youth and adults, and use differentiated teaching techniques
• Connect students with other students who play the accordion through ensemble training or other opportunities
• Make learning fun for the student and the audience
• Foster excellence in learning with positive criticism, and understand each student’s learning styles and abilities
• Teach confidence building skills and how to overcome fears and anxiety of performing
• Use technology to enhance learning and improve performance
• Teach experienced students about the business of music ( financial and legal)
• Provide concert performance opportunities to show parents and others the successes
• Teach “do-it-yourself” accordion maintenance and when to know not to “do-it-yourself”
• Be a role model for students as well as an excellent teacher