MUSICAL MASTERY
Maintaining student motivation throughout the first year is centered on each student perceiving that they are progressing and achieving musically. Create a sequential system of short-term goals within a long-term project (i.e. a rhythm progression) where students can see measurable progress by receiving stickers for daily achievement. Sequential systems provide all learners with a clear path to success and offer students that are ahead with materials to always challenge them.
Set aside a few minutes daily to work with every beginner student on a sequential system (these Progressive Points). One-on-one time with every student daily promotes an invested teacher-student relationship and consistent feedback.
Set aside a few minutes daily to work with every beginner student on a sequential system (these Progressive Points). One-on-one time with every student daily promotes an invested teacher-student relationship and consistent feedback.
How Do Progressive Points Fit Into Our Daily Class Time?
45 minutes class period:
1. 8 minutes on Progressive Points
2. 20 minutes on Fundamentals and Technique
3. 17 minutes on Music Application (songs)
45 minutes class period:
1. 8 minutes on Progressive Points
2. 20 minutes on Fundamentals and Technique
3. 17 minutes on Music Application (songs)
Curriculum Sequence:
Achieving the "Triple Crown!"
Alphabet All-Star (Musical Alphabet Game)
Rhythm Rocker (Rhythm Progressions)
Scale Master (Scale Pass-off System)
Students that demonstrate mastery of all three systems are awarded the "Triple Crown!"