Many people have heard of the El Sistema music program in Venezuela started by economist and musician José Antonio Abreu. Students ended up in the national Simón Bolívar Orchestra are from poor slums. Music education is free, instruments donated.
The program's success is that students perform in a group setting (a lot of tem-work involved). Not just someone taking lessons for years but you perform a few times a year. Once you are good at your instrument, you become a mentor as well.
You made good points. I've look at the Suzuki Method but never enrolled in the program. Being result-driven but with everybody in a group doing exactly the same things and play the same songs out of the Suzuki manual. Nothing to encourage individuality.
Everybody has their individual learning abilities and styles. In your early days when you're not as accomplished you relied on a good teacher. At a certain level you see yourself as a teacher as well. Some people can also be self-taught...
I wanted to ask you something similar to this a short bit ago but didn't know where to post it. Unfortunately, I only had instruction at public school and not private lessons, and there were no teachers dedicated to my instrument. So, my question is this: Do you think it's better to challenge a student to learn pieces a bit harder than what they can play, and teach them about technique along the way, or to give them something at their level, and teach technique for harder pieces separately?
I've always wondered, do the clothes you wear influence your playing? Do you play better in casual clothes during rehersal, or does formal clothing during a performance inspire your playing? Do you think your opinions are common to other classical artists?
The only other observation I might make is that the teacher should be well versed in how to accomplish technical skills. Over the years I have had the misfortune to have teachers who take the "just do it" approach which can lead to fatal bad habits, or, even worse, who "don't teach technique" and just assign pieces to play. Fortunately, in recent years I have had the opportunity to work with two wonderful teachers, Michael Tseiltin and Rochelle Walton who are able to address technical issues.
@pimcgreal that's really great i really hate those who just assign pieces to students it wont work that well with that 'just do it' spirit ya know you gotta know what you're doing and how you're doing/ approaching it
Cultivate your garden. Do not depend upon teachers to educate you... follow your own bent, pursue your curiosity bravely, express yourself, make your own harmony.
@daffeybill As an avid gardener, I must object to your comparison. Without reference materials and others to give me pointers on good gardening technique, my garden would have been a failure. Everything, from what plants make good companions for other plants, to the way you prune tomato plants affect yield. Good teachers are EXTREMELY important if you want good fruit from your labors. :)
This series of video's, reaching back to your early youthful days, are a great inspiration and gift to young violin students today. Please continue posting on this subject.
Was there ever a time when you were ten that spending time practicing was loosing its appeal? If so, what motivated you during that phase? Tells us about your early instrument and bow and some advice on choosing an instrument for a rapidly advancing 5th grader. Many thanks.
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kdbaloch 2 days ago
the teacher you had sounds like the oposite of my sister zarahs teacher hydy
kdbaloch 2 days ago
Many people have heard of the El Sistema music program in Venezuela started by economist and musician José Antonio Abreu. Students ended up in the national Simón Bolívar Orchestra are from poor slums. Music education is free, instruments donated.
The program's success is that students perform in a group setting (a lot of tem-work involved). Not just someone taking lessons for years but you perform a few times a year. Once you are good at your instrument, you become a mentor as well.
hoasjoe 1 month ago
You made good points. I've look at the Suzuki Method but never enrolled in the program. Being result-driven but with everybody in a group doing exactly the same things and play the same songs out of the Suzuki manual. Nothing to encourage individuality.
Everybody has their individual learning abilities and styles. In your early days when you're not as accomplished you relied on a good teacher. At a certain level you see yourself as a teacher as well. Some people can also be self-taught...
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charlesthepoet2004 1 month ago
@daffeybill so true
indiandude786 1 month ago
You're the best....
pandoraefretum 3 months ago
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i love u hilary, but please don't post videos on topics you've clearly not thought about enough.
Shaghayegh11 10 months ago
I wanted to ask you something similar to this a short bit ago but didn't know where to post it. Unfortunately, I only had instruction at public school and not private lessons, and there were no teachers dedicated to my instrument. So, my question is this: Do you think it's better to challenge a student to learn pieces a bit harder than what they can play, and teach them about technique along the way, or to give them something at their level, and teach technique for harder pieces separately?
rogersmr5 1 year ago
An off topic question:
I've always wondered, do the clothes you wear influence your playing? Do you play better in casual clothes during rehersal, or does formal clothing during a performance inspire your playing? Do you think your opinions are common to other classical artists?
GhildedGharden 1 year ago
The only other observation I might make is that the teacher should be well versed in how to accomplish technical skills. Over the years I have had the misfortune to have teachers who take the "just do it" approach which can lead to fatal bad habits, or, even worse, who "don't teach technique" and just assign pieces to play. Fortunately, in recent years I have had the opportunity to work with two wonderful teachers, Michael Tseiltin and Rochelle Walton who are able to address technical issues.
pimcgreal 1 year ago
@pimcgreal that's really great i really hate those who just assign pieces to students it wont work that well with that 'just do it' spirit ya know you gotta know what you're doing and how you're doing/ approaching it
omdcestpauline 1 year ago
Cultivate your garden. Do not depend upon teachers to educate you... follow your own bent, pursue your curiosity bravely, express yourself, make your own harmony.
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daffeybill 1 year ago
@daffeybill As an avid gardener, I must object to your comparison. Without reference materials and others to give me pointers on good gardening technique, my garden would have been a failure. Everything, from what plants make good companions for other plants, to the way you prune tomato plants affect yield. Good teachers are EXTREMELY important if you want good fruit from your labors. :)
rogersmr5 1 year ago
Hilary,
This series of video's, reaching back to your early youthful days, are a great inspiration and gift to young violin students today. Please continue posting on this subject.
Was there ever a time when you were ten that spending time practicing was loosing its appeal? If so, what motivated you during that phase? Tells us about your early instrument and bow and some advice on choosing an instrument for a rapidly advancing 5th grader. Many thanks.
racassano 1 year ago