Philosophy of Music Education

"I believe that music plays an integral part of each student's education as well as their own self expression. As a music educator, I believe that it is my responsibility to provide well prepared quality instruction to help each student realize his or her own individual potential and abilities. I also believe that every student, no matter what challenges they are faced with, can benefit from music instruction. Music itself is a unique discipline in that it can integrate many other subjects and disciplines such as science, math, and history into its curriculum, thus, providing students with a more well rounded and holistic education. Many other invaluable "real world" lessons can be taught and fostered through music instruction: teamwork, cooperation, tolerance, respect, as well as the building of independent and critical thinking skills, just to name a few. I strongly believe that music, as well as other forms of art, are necessary if we expect our students to be great thinkers and achievers. Through my education and love of music, I intend to inspire students and help them realize their great potential."

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