# data[].attributes.headline
It’s up to us to make any and all of the music we teach be viewed as “fun music” to learn!

# data[].attributes.subject
It’s up to us to make any and all of the music we teach be viewed as “fun music” to learn!

# data[].attributes.headline
I just did what i was told, i had no ideas about what music i wanted to play as a kid. Now i realised what i missed out on and am playing all the disney/film/musical tunes with my students! 

# data[].attributes.subject
I just did what i was told, i had no ideas about what music i wanted to play as a kid. Now i realised what i missed out on and am playing all the disney/film/musical tunes with my students! 

# data[].attributes.headline
As you mentioned, often pieces that were diverse repertoire were just used to serve a classical goal (e.g. a fiddle piece for double stops / string crossing that might help a concerto later). Now I’m unpacking that and going back to those pieces that I loved and trying to teach them for a different reason and with more depth / respect.

# data[].attributes.subject
As you mentioned, often pieces that were diverse repertoire were just used to serve a classical goal (e.g. a fiddle piece for double stops / string crossing that might help a concerto later). Now I’m unpacking that and going back to those pieces that I loved and trying to teach them for a different reason and with more depth / respect.

# data[].attributes.headline
Not feeling pressurised by external structures and parameters 

# data[].attributes.subject
Not feeling pressurised by external structures and parameters 

# data[].attributes.headline
One of my violin teachers used to get me to play one section of the Brahms violin concerto and then play a jig or two and then go back to the Brahms with the free movement I had playing the jigs. It was amazing how an iconic piece of music carried such weight in how I thought about playing it or how I felt physically

# data[].attributes.subject
One of my violin teachers used to get me to play one section of the Brahms violin concerto and then play a jig or two and then go back to the Brahms with the free movement I had playing the jigs. It was amazing how an iconic piece of music carried such weight in how I thought about playing it or how I felt physically

# data[].attributes.headline
I still don't listen to classical music for enjoyment...I think I was scarred from my training

# data[].attributes.subject
I still don't listen to classical music for enjoyment...I think I was scarred from my training

# data[].attributes.headline
surprised to see that the most creative people are the ones that normally have not the highest incomes. History is a loop. Great artists making history in all arts and when you dive into their lives you realize they lived in misery and some of them died with no recognition.

# data[].attributes.subject
surprised to see that the most creative people are the ones that normally have not the highest incomes. History is a loop. Great artists making history in all arts and when you dive into their lives you realize they lived in misery and some of them died with no recognition.

# data[].attributes.headline
I difficulty is find out from each student what they are interested in, to just 'have fun' and only enjoy their lessons or they are interested becoming a professional performers/musicians,  according to their choice we need to adapt our teaching.

# data[].attributes.subject
I difficulty is find out from each student what they are interested in, to just 'have fun' and only enjoy their lessons or they are interested becoming a professional performers/musicians,  according to their choice we need to adapt our teaching.

# data[].attributes.headline
Yes, very torn and conflicted. As a charity, for many years we’ve been working on trying to change the look of those graphs at the start, but perhaps that was the wrong goal.

# data[].attributes.subject
Yes, very torn and conflicted. As a charity, for many years we’ve been working on trying to change the look of those graphs at the start, but perhaps that was the wrong goal.

# data[].attributes.body
When growing up, the 'serious' ABRSM pieces for my exams took priority over the irish and scottish music which I enjoyed playing, and was probably better at!

# data[].attributes.headline
Needing to always be aware and picking up on cues from the students as to which path of learning is best for them

# data[].attributes.subject
Needing to always be aware and picking up on cues from the students as to which path of learning is best for them

# data[].attributes.headline
I often feel like I am trying to balance the children's needs vs. general expectations of "achievement"

# data[].attributes.subject
I often feel like I am trying to balance the children's needs vs. general expectations of "achievement"

# data[].attributes.headline
This really resonates with me, but also makes me conflicted! I have always deeply believed that I didn't practise enough as a child and that I was taught in a way that held me back from the things that I now want to achieve as a professional musician. I want to make sure that nothing I does holds a child back, either by leaving a child with technical problems that will cause trouble later or by making the experience unpleasant for them. But how can I know what a young child will want in the future and how to make sure they can get there?

# data[].attributes.subject
This really resonates with me, but also makes me conflicted! I have always deeply believed that I didn't practise enough as a child and that I was taught in a way that held me back from the things that I now want to achieve as a professional musician. I want to make sure that nothing I does holds a child back, either by leaving a child with technical problems that will cause trouble later or by making the experience unpleasant for them. But how can I know what a young child will want in the future and how to make sure they can get there?

# data[].attributes.headline
parents' expectations tend to get in the way of doing what feels right...

# data[].attributes.subject
parents' expectations tend to get in the way of doing what feels right...

# data[].attributes.headline
Collaboration and illiciting a dialogue with the students 

# data[].attributes.subject
Collaboration and illiciting a dialogue with the students 

# data[].attributes.body
Social background is definitely a big factor to the way one teacher may choose how to pick a method that may work, but it does not always work as planned...and there are always good intentions at first, which sadly don’t always last either children and/or parents

# data[].attributes.headline
All we do needs to be tailored to each child. It can be so easy to think this area of technique needs to improve so let me focus on this endlessly until they get it. Perhaps all the child needs is something easy to perform to help them grow in confidence before they tackle something more challenging

# data[].attributes.subject
All we do needs to be tailored to each child. It can be so easy to think this area of technique needs to improve so let me focus on this endlessly until they get it. Perhaps all the child needs is something easy to perform to help them grow in confidence before they tackle something more challenging

# data[].attributes.body
It resonates with my feelings about classical music education. Technical ability seems to be prioritised over the enjoyment of learning Music and expressing yourself

# data[].attributes.body
completely agree, so much of what we may ask for seems to exaggerate differences between students which can make some of them feel bad. It can be heartbreaking.

# data[].attributes.headline
I so want to believe high level playing doesn't have to be traumatic but... why do they go so hand in hand? Negative reinforcement was definitely effective for me, but it's also a reality of many iconic classical musicians' past. It almost acts historical proof of efficacy !! Help 🥺

# data[].attributes.subject
I so want to believe high level playing doesn't have to be traumatic but... why do they go so hand in hand? Negative reinforcement was definitely effective for me, but it's also a reality of many iconic classical musicians' past. It almost acts historical proof of efficacy !! Help 🥺

# data[].attributes.headline
yes, constantly having to adjust pace of learning etc/ content, finding the way the sudent learns best 

# data[].attributes.subject
yes, constantly having to adjust pace of learning etc/ content, finding the way the sudent learns best 

# data[].attributes.headline
"Can I be different things to different children?" is my favourite question. Yes! I think it's so easy to forget this and just plod on with the same teaching model for every child - and it really doesn't work!!

# data[].attributes.subject
"Can I be different things to different children?" is my favourite question. Yes! I think it's so easy to forget this and just plod on with the same teaching model for every child - and it really doesn't work!!

# data[].attributes.headline
The investment describes my own childhood  experience learning, feeling guilty, being shouted at for not practising by teacher, being excluded as lower class

# data[].attributes.subject
The investment describes my own childhood  experience learning, feeling guilty, being shouted at for not practising by teacher, being excluded as lower class

# data[].attributes.body
This has made my teaching style really focus on including children like me and perhaps more so shun the traditional style of teaching and the classical world for a long time.

# data[].attributes.body
WHEN WE PUT NURTURE AND PROCESS AT THE CENTRE OF TEACHING I BELIEVE THIS TAKES AWAY A LOT OF THESE PROBLEMS.

# data[].attributes.headline
Yes I really identify with these frustrations 

# data[].attributes.subject
Yes I really identify with these frustrations 

# data[].attributes.body
The investment model would be more beneficial in schools with higher parental engagement.
I feel in school were there to inspire a love of music and encourage better leaving that they can apply to other subjects or aspects in life.  Treating all children equally regardless of background teaches better teamwork as well as demonstrating that class is not selective of talent.