Tips for teaching adult music students
Most adult music students take lessons because they want to learn. Perhaps they’ve made a New Year’s resolution to learn an instrument and play their favourite song. Maybe they’ve decided to dust off the guitar that’s been sitting in the back of the closet. Or perhaps they’re looking for a way to stay engaged and challenge themselves. Whatever the reason, teaching adults who are eager to learn can be a rewarding experience. Here are some tips to make the most of your sessions.
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When studying, is background music distracting or does it help?
What does the science say about working with music in the background? It turns out there’s no cut-and-dried answer to the question. Music can have different effects on cognitive tasks (such as reading or making judgments) and physical tasks (such as exercise or physical work), and the same music can even have different effects on different people.
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Can listening to music help you study?
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A range of factors can influence how music can affect performance. The type of music makes a difference, as does the type of task you’re trying to do.
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