Creating the Environment

On the drive to town today I was thinking of a quote by the late, great Frances Clark. I'll try to get it close, "Telling is not teaching. Teaching is creating an environment in which learning can take place." Casual, fun, encouraging creativity and discovery; this is the kind of environment that promotes learning, sharing and community. As we do our lesson plans we need to be thoughtful of each individual student in our class and the class as a whole. The balance of discovering new tunes and techniques, and enjoying things we can already play with ease; this balance is also an essential part in creating that environment. In RMM classes, learning is merely a byproduct of creating a positive musical experience and building community! Have fun preparing for the your classes! Happy Playing! Happy Teaching!