First Week of Teaching

I never blogged about this, but I recently got a job as a violin clinician at Tempe High School! I was SO excited when I found out. It pays really well too which is definitely a plus, however I am not honestly doing it for the money. Their budget is a little low, and I actually told the director that I will still come in anyway to help, even if there is no more $$ :) I love teaching!!!

Anyway, my first week of teaching. What I go over, or have been is mostly technique. It's really common in especially middle schools and in many cases high school, where the technique is just... not there haha. Soo, I decided everyone in the class was going to have a beauuutiful bow arm and bow hand! :) There's so much more to work on, but I figured that would be the best thing to start out with.

Another thing I like is the kids are really, really nice. And they respect me! I mean, on Friday there were two that I haven't worked with before that were pretty rambunctious, but what can you do? I dealt with it though, and hopefully will continue not to lose my cool.

I was really scared at first, because I've never really taken charge of an entire classroom before, especially a classroom full of people I've never met in my life. It turned out really good though. My first day I was so scared - but by the second time everyone already seemed to be improving, which totally made my day. So it was alot more fun to know that what i was saying was sinking in! :)

Well, that's about it for my teaching update. My studio recital is also tomorrow evening, and I'm really excited to play. I just hope I can play well...


HAPPY SATURDAY!!

xox