Throughout our crazy holiday season of performances and events, I found I did not blog. Which I'm disappointed in myself for. I'll have to recount all that happened and post some videos and pictures along the way as we had a fantastic season and lots of great learning moments!
I'm excited about 2014. After two weeks off, I'm ready to return to teach students and energized to teach what is one of my favorite times of the year. I love every season for what it brings. This winter season from January through March is wonderful because students are often the most settled, the most ready and eager to learn and I keep my heaviest content to teach for these months which I always get excited about. It is wonderful to teach. And truly teach.
The beginning of the year is about setting the standards in the classroom. Expectations, the 'how to's' and structure. This is retaught throughout the year, but is a huge necessity at the beginning.
Around October, it is time to prep students for their performances on-stage. November is a mixture of rhythm learning, instruments and performances. December is a non-stop busy season. Teachers and students alike hit their need for a deep breath and refocus. Which is the blessing of our two weeks off.
It is always exciting to see students after they have had time to be at home. I love that everything starts fresh. That there is much to learn and teach.
So bring on the New Year!! It's going to be a great one!
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