Three Steps of Music Interpretation
There are three steps to teaching high-level music interpretation.
Education
Posts discussing education, both in and outside of music
Studying Performance Style
Until you’ve really considered and chosen how you want to perform, your performances can’t possibly reflect your musical intentions.
Letting Your Interpretation Evolve
Does your musical interpretation evolve? Do you let it evolve in front of students?
Memorization
If you haven’t got it close to memorized, you probably haven’t got it well-learned.
What I’m Listening For In Auditions
What you think I’m prioritizing isn’t what I’m prioritizing.
Intonation and Ego
What does ensemble intonation have to do with ego?
Why It’s Important
If you want people to learn something, explain why it’s important.
Flexibility
Success depends on many factors.
Work-Fun Balance
The white center of the Venn Diagram below…that’s where you want to be.
Learn To Make Musical Decisions
Music educators must give our students experience making musical decisions.