It wasn’t until I scheduled a special lesson with Rachel that her mom saw the power of group in Rachel’s playing.
Here’s what happened:
Rachel came in for a special 1-on-1 lesson to help her get ready for a recital.
When I see students one-on-one, I require parents to sit in with me and the student.
During this lesson, Rachel was not herself.
If I asked her to do something challenging… if she was confused… or if she needed moral support… she would turn around and look at her mom.
Her mom was amused at first, but then she realized something was off.
She said to me: “This is unusual for Rachel! I don’t remember the last time she was this insecure about her playing!"
I had noticed it too… but I knew what it was.
I said to her mom: “It’s because this is 1-on-1. It’s so much more pressure for the student!"
I continued: “In the group, she has the opportunity to work independently. She chooses when I listen to her. Not only does this teach students critical thinking skills… it helps them relax. It is a much healthier environment. This is especially for someone like Rachel who is a bit of a perfectionist!"
In that moment… Rachel’s mom got it. She saw what I had known for a long time.
And, she was sold. She got it.
Namely:
The value of lessons isn’t just “time spent with the teacher”... it’s the quality of the learning during that time. It’s about teaching a child the process.
It’s about creating the best environment for learning that you can!
She became an ambassador for the program… referring friends and acquaintances to my studio.
This is why I created Successful Group Lessons.
I want to show you how to transform the “Rachel”-types in your studio.
The students who are insecure… or needy… or perfectionistic...
They need to be shown how to be independent.
You can help them overcome their learned helplessness.
A huge component of Successful Group Lessons is how to get better educational outcomes for your students using the power of the group environment.
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