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Dr. Hughes' Teaching Philosophy

As a music teacher, I strive to:

  • create a climate in which my students can experience continuous musical, intellectual, and emotional growth
  • foster the growth of my students in such a way that they become independent learners

I believe the following:

  • A positive learning environment is vital. Feedback must come often and be constructive.
  • Realizing that development takes time, students must be encouraged to see the "big picture" objectively.
  • Clear structure and shared decision-making are significant to the learning process.
  • In the private piano studio, it is important to go beyond building repertoire--emphasis on technical studies and on applying music theory, music history and pedagogy to performance is necessary.
  • The use of humor in the learning environment helps students relax and makes the learning process more enjoyable and more effective. The joy of music-making is an important component of every lesson.

I base all of my teaching on personal experience as a performer and musician; therefore, I am an active performer and feel that this is a very important component of my teaching. In summary, my strengths as a teacher include enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject, clarity, fairness, organization, and genuine interest in my students. I feel that teaching is a highly honorable profession, and I am privileged to be involved in this noble pursuit.  

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Dr. Holly Hughes, Director       The Burch School of Music
          
P.O. Box 2345                Weatherford, Texas 76086

For more information, please call Dr. Hughes at 817-341-2345 (metro)
or send email to HollyHughes@burchschool.com

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