by onile » Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:22 pm
Humility! Humbleness! Honesty!
These go a long way when used sparingly, and at the right time!
I'm very proud of you JC! You applied all three, and exactly where they were needed!
Unfortunately, others seem to just go along with the Alpha Male when it serves them.
I personally, heard, and recognized his pattern as rumba abierta, both in my own lessons/and teaching, as well as in other styles used over the years! Teaching is not about crashing down on someone's effort in their journey towards learning to master, or just enjoy an instrument, but rather to encourage, and correct when needed, however carefully so as not to discourage their interest, or crush their spirit! I've seen that way too often here on this forum. Those who have played, mastered and have availed themselves to teach others, should keep this in mind. It's a heavy burden, and as with children growing up, we should be mindful of the words we use to teach, or redirect! Remember, you/we/me, are the keepers of the flame, and it's through those who are here espousing techniques of learning/playing that others will plan their journey along this percussion highway!
REMEMBER:
Coach Your Student Don't Drive them
Generate Enthusiasm Don't Generate Fear
Encourage With "We" Don't Isolate with "I"
Help Fix The Technique Don't Look To Place The Blame
Show How It's Done Don't Talk About Your Knowledge
Develop Students Don't Use Them
Give Credit When Proper Don't Take It When Not
We need to remember to HELP, not DESTROY, or HUMILIATE others on this website. I've done my fairshare in the past, and for that I've learned my own lessons!
Stay Well!
Onile!
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Que Nsambi les acutare pa' siempre!