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In part one we discussed multimedia, part two was improvisation, and now we are on to the third and final part: movement! One of the best ways to strengthen the mind-body connection is to get away from your instrument and move! This is especially important for children in their earlier years as they are developing their awareness, coordination, and listening skills. However, it is also beneficial for teenagers and adult students as well, who often have become physically ten

In the first article, we talked about using multimedia to foster creativity and motivate your students. (If you missed it, click here .) In part 2 of this 3-part series, we will be discussing improvisation. Don’t be afraid of this one, either! Musical improvisation is not just for jazz musicians, it’s for all musicians. It’s the basis of composition and experimentation, and it’s necessary to find one’s expressive voice. Imagine a child who learns to speak English but can onl

Despite music being a creative endeavor, teachers often get stuck in a monotonous routine of doing the same things the same way all the time. Even if we have good ideas, methods, and approaches, using the same ones over and over can lead to complacency and mental exhaustion, not just for you, but also for your students! Here are 3 things you can do to engage your students and bring out the creative musician: Use multimedia Improvise Get up and move! In this first of 3 p