Music Teachers And Its Effect On Children

As advocates for students, compassion is key. Throughout my life as an elementary, middle, and high school student I felt like That Kid. In elementry school I didn’t have the reliable family environment I needed to succeed fully. I am also dyslexic and have Attention Deficit Disorder. In middle and high school, I began to fall ill and was diagnosed with a heart condition and a seizure condition. These experiences and the challenges I overcame to graduate with my class and to be where I am today have given me great insight. I am a wiser, more caring, and loving person because of it and my students will

Teaching music comes in all different kinds of methods and views. Music plays a very vital role in our school systems, and is arguably just as important as any other subject. The teacher pays various roles in the classroom, but always keeps the students’ best interest in mind. The student also plays various roles in the classroom, but is always expected to come to class ready to learn. The curriculum allows teachers to create clear and concise lesson plans that fit the students needs. And effective instructional methods will vary from student to student, and effective teachers will try several methods to breakthrough to the student.

After evaluating student’s responses, it is important to recognize that teachers and directors have different perspectives and views. Mrs. Grizzle, the director here at VCMS, and three students were asked a series of questions regarding how music can help them and other students. Furthermore, Mrs. Grizzle has said, “ I hope that I impact students to have confidence in themselves, constantly work for improvement, and accept everyone.” This shows us just how much

An educator who displays positive leadership takes time to encourage people in order to build them up, so that they may thrive within their environment. Therefore, I strive to model compassion to my students by perceiving their needs and listening to their concerns. I provide them the structure and guidance that they need to learn without being too stern or restricting. Establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with my students is very important to me. I want them to know that I care for their wellbeing. I believe that a high-quality educator should always strive to teach and model kindness within the classroom. I endeavor to show my colleagues’ compassion by listening to their concerns and voicing my concerns in a professional manner. I also try to encourage my colleagues during difficult times by providing guidance and support in any way that I can. I also think that it is important to complement colleagues when they

Music teachers affect the world in many ways. I chose a career in music because I've always succeeded in playing music and I've always had a passion for it. I love creating, playing and teaching music. Music teachers can create musicians, and recognize natural talents. Music can give other people entertainment and it also allows musicians to express their feelings non-verbally.

Picture yourself walking through a hallway in a high school The same hallway that every Friday afternoon the band marches down playing music for the football game pep rally. Or, visualize walking by the auditorium and hearing the beautiful, distinct voices of each person in the choir. Now, picture that same school but with no music education, no band, and no glee clubs. Imagine that group of kids for whom music was a major part of their world. Where do you see these kids now? Lost? Hurting? Not able to cope or fit in to a group of people? Wondering where they belong? Music education is slowly getting eliminated in public schools. Without these ensembles, kids do not have a way to express their feelings and are not able to connect with other

In the YouTube video “Creating a Culture of Compassion in Schools” , Cherokee Point Elementary leaders speak about the interconnected levels of support for a culture of compassion. This quote sticks out to me because the woman who speaks about her school emphasizes the importance of of teachers who are compassionate about their craft, and collaborative by heart. A school with such a high percentage of students in similar situations to ours succeeding with restorative practices can motivate our teachers.

Today, schooling is so widespread in our country that it is often underappreciated. When you consider individual work alone within teachers, administrators, custodians, volunteers, etc., it really is incredible. It’s shameful to see how some students disrespect the people that have chosen to dedicate their lives to their education. While family sets the foundation, instructors give us the necessary tools for success. Education is a valuable service; it is to be taken seriously for it essentially shapes our future. Once we exit high school, it is our time to choose how we will serve society. I for one hope to pursue a degree in music and another subject (probably history, business, or engineering). It may not seem like it, but musicians can actually provide a beautiful service. This school year, the day right before winter break, a group and I were granted permission to “Christmas carol” in classrooms throughout the day, only we played instead of singing. Sure, some students couldn’t care less, but others seemed to be genuinely entertained, and the teachers were very kind to us; at the end of the day we were invited to play for the principal and administrators, who thanked us for what we did. It always feels great to put a smile on someone’s face. I believe something as simple as that qualifies as a service. There is no service more wonderful than spreading

Music has a way of helping a person express what they cannot say out loud. It can motivate, instigate, drive, empower, breakdown, and release the feelings inside of a person. Students across America use music to increase their skill level in areas like memorization and discipline. (http://www.nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/) Now, place yourself in a school where music is forbidden, un-funded, or cut out from all aspects of education. It’s hard to imagine what your day would be like without any music. How might it change your mood, actions and work ethic? Not allowing music at school will completely change the dynamics of students’ lives for the worse.

When schools are low in money ,and have budget cuts, if the music program isn 't good enough, it’s usually the first program to be cancelled (Bartimoccia). Meaning it is no longer available to students. With this in mind, good and successful music instructors are important to society because without them music programs and all other musical activities or people don 't have a chance to make it into the musical business. A music educator is a rewarding job because they help students learn about general music, choral or voice music , instrumental music, or a combination of all music.

This has been acknowledged in the United Kingdom, as the children’s interaction with their pupils through music in secondary school “has been shown to enhance awareness of others, social skills, well-being, confidence in performance, group work, and self-expression,” (Kokotsaki 14). The social skills of students will develop through participating in any ensemble, including band, orchestra, or choir. Studies mentioned in Kokotsaki’s report explain that “instrumental teachers believe that the benefits of learning to play an instrument include the development of social skills; gaining a love and enjoyment of music; developing team-work; developing a sense of achievement, confidence and self-discipline; and developing physical co-ordination,” (qtd in Hallam and Prince 2000). Furthermore, in a study conducted by non-music students participating in the music program, 27% of the students reported that it was beneficial to be ‘active contributors to a group outcome’, with an environment where one would ‘belong’ and gain popularity among friends. One student claimed that “I have made lasting friendships as a result of being in the band and I have even been asked to be the bassist’s best man at his wedding next June...” (Kokotsaki 19). By engaging in a performance or observing personal development in an instrument, one will discover a definite sense of achievement through music,

The “call” to music education is an urge that people receive to take the musical knowledge that they have retained throughout their lives and pass that knowledge on to other people. It is more than an enjoyment of music; it is the wanting of the pleasure and satisfaction that one obtains from widening a person’s understanding of music and making music a part of that person’s life. I was once, and still am, one of those people who acquired an education from teachers who received the “call.” Coming from a very athletic family, from a young age I was placed into every sport imaginable: basketball, volleyball, softball, and even swimming and gymnastics. I was not very good at any of them, so my parents, having seen my eager young self being the loudest singer at my school Christmas concerts, asked if I wanted to join a children’s church choir. I happily accepted, and soon after I began to perform in choirs, musicals, and recitals. I had found my passion, though I did not yet realize that it would soon become my career path. That realization came a little later, when I met my choir teacher, Mrs. Spiri. She taught me everything I know about music, and without having met her, I would not consider myself a musician today. I love music and I love children, and I realized that I wanted to make the same difference in a child that Mrs. Spiri made in me. I know that this path is not the easiest, but I feel that teaching music is what I was meant to do. To

Parents also serve as a blockade when it comes to the subject of music. Parents are very cautious and get very defensive of what their children listen to. Parents block children from hearing the truth or prevent their child from seeing how an artist expresses themselves, because of a few raunchy lyrics and profanity? I often listen to music on my iPhone, but since Apple launched its Apple Music project, my music only plays in the edited or clean version, which is very annoying. I am a huge Future fan and on his recent album, “Dirty Sprite 2,” it’s the curse words that really build the song. The profanity really makes the album sizzle and paints the image of and blends the album together so perfectly. Music is a form or art, who are you to

I wonder if you are a fan of the Cosby Show from the 80’s, in one silly episode Dr. Huxtable, against Mrs. Huxtable’s wishes, ate his favorite Hoagie sandwich at 3 a.m. Well the storyline goes that eating unhealthy after midnight causes nightmares and of course Dr. Huxtable had a nightmare that included a jazz band, the Muppets and a court marshall. Oddly enough, the combination along with the pipeline to prison concept prompted the thought process that music could be calming, connective and cognitive for off- task students to help them succeed in school.

Growing up I was painfully shy. If anything required public speaking, I would shy away from it. I lived my life being scared to ask for opportunities to share my talent, and hated being put on the spot. The more I developed as a performer, I realized I would have to talk, sometimes a lot. In High School I signed up for a Radio Broadcasting and Journalism class, simply because I liked music. In the class, shy people didn’t exist or pass the class for that matter. I was put on the spot constantly to stand in front of the class and present my news stories. For a test grade, I even had to host a radio show every week. The fear of speaking went away. Not only did I no longer have fear. I was good at it! When I spoke people listened. The talent was not inherited, or was it naturally there. However, the more I exercised the ability, the more it grew. My senior year of high school I said the morning announcements. Now, in college I do the Daily Update for Mason Cable News. I agree with Suzuki one hundred percent, “We must realize that talent, not only in music but in other fields as, is not inherited.” Coming from a long line of talkers, I didn’t have that ability, it was something I truly had to work at.