WORKSHOPS
Nurturing Independent Learning Through Collaborative Note Taking
Join us for an in-depth discussion of our use of reflective note taking during lessons and home practicing to transform frustration and resistance into curiosity and purposeful learning.
During our workshop, you’ll learn:
how to use a few simple reflective prompts during lessons to ensure understanding of lesson assignments and create a practice plan for the week,
how note taking during practicing can help build a creative feedback loop to capture student discoveries and questions, which in turn stimulate discussion at the next lesson,
how reflective note taking can strengthen communication between teachers, parents and students; help students develop a reflective mindset; and nurture independent learning.
Benefits of using Practice Notes:
The discoveries students make while using Practice Notes help them identify, share, and resolve sources of frustration and roadblocks in practicing.
Our quick and easy approach to noticing and recording progress during practicing encourages a growth mindset aimed at positive problem solving and understanding learning needs.
Practice Notes give teachers a clear picture of what’s happening in home practicing, while also giving students a clear set of instructions for replicating lesson segments at home.
Practice Notes are an invaluable tool for helping teachers and parents guide students in achieving their music-learning goals
90-Minute ONLINE PRESENTATION and q&A
Join us for a live, 60-minute online Practice Notes presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.
2-part online workshop
Join us for a live, 60-minute online introduction to Practice Notes followed by a 30-minute Q&A session and a hands-on note taking assignment.
Join us again 2 weeks later for a 90-minute follow-up to discuss your Practice Notes experiences, including specific tips and suggestions, based on your experiences, for making the most of your note taking.
in-person workshops
90-Minute In Person Workshop
Join us for a 60-minute Practice Notes presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
3 Hour In Person workshop
Join us for a 60-minute introduction to Practice Notes followed by a 2-hour workshop featuring hands-on note taking, role playing, discussion, and planning for making the most of your Practice Notes during lessons and practices.
Our workshops are for:
Music Schools and Studio Teachers
Engage students in becoming active, enthusiastic participants in their own learning
Give parents an essential tool for guiding progress in home practicing and developing productive practice habits
Improve student retention by empowering students and parents to overcome their daily practice struggles
Music Organizations
Provide your members with an inspiring way to support student learning and development
Provide opportunities for parents and students to learn new ways to make the most of their lessons and practicing
If you’d like to learn more about our workshops or schedule a workshop for your group, please fill out the contact page below. We can’t wait to meet you!