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From:  Mezzoid@a...
Mezzoid@a...
Date:  Sat Dec 2, 2000  5:01 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Finding a teacher in NYC


In a message dated 12/01/2000 10:58:41 PM Central Standard Time,
elflein@m... writes:
elflein@m... writes:

<< Positive reinforcement, is the best, I agree...but I also have to be able
to have a
good enough relationship with the student in private, to be able to say
"that was TERRIBLE!" when it is...and not have the student crumple. Better
they hear it from me (and they know it before I say it anyway) then to go out
in front of an audience, and make total fools of themselves. Actually, I
don't think I've ever told a student they were terrible, now that I think
about it. They usually tell ME..and I agree with them! >>

That's the best way! Get them to recognize when something didn't work, and
most importantly, what was it that didn't work and how can they fix it!!

Christine Thomas
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