 | Every music educator has a drum that they beat day in and day out. Not the literal drum, as many of us are simply not gifted in the percussive arts. (If you're like me, hopefully you've avoided having your inadequacies caught on tape - pray you keep it that way). The ceaseless campaigning I am talking about boils down to our central mission as a teacher - the undercurrent that guides, nuances, and directs our efforts in what we do. For some it might be musicianship, others it might be precision, others still might champion facility and technical prowess. All of these are hugely valid, as they are all essential aspects of music-making and should be expected of every student on whatever level they personally can achieve. |
