When I start a new student, or when I have a big performance project coming up with my students, I give them a spiral-bound A4 notebook with around 60 pages called a ‘Dialann Cláirsí’ or ‘Harp Diary’. It has all the sheet music required for the year, blank feedback sheets for use in class, and the following information and resources…
Philosophical:
MISSION STATEMENT
Practical:
HOW TO PAY FEES
LESSON PRICES
LESSON POLICY
CONCERT AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR
ACCESSORIES STUDENTS WILL NEED FOR LESSONS
HARP LESSON PACKING LIST
BLANK HARP HIRE FORM
To support practice:
HOW TO USE THE VIDEO TUTORIALS
WHEN THERE’S RESISTANCE…
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
IDEAS TO MAKE REPIT-IT-IT-IT-IT-ITION FUN
WHAT CAN I PRAISE?
THE ALBHABET OF “AWESOME!!!”!
“WE DID IT!!” MINI-REWARDS
STUDENT CONTRACT
YOU DID YOUR PRACTICE SESSION!! REWARDS
REVIEW LIST
To support performance:
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR CONCERTS
And because I’m a Suzuki teacher…
PARENT EDUCATION WORKSHEETS SUZUKI TWINKLER LISTENING INFO SHEET PRACTICE GUIDE PRACTICE ADVICE