tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69132625117845448732024-03-13T10:42:38.700-07:00Steve RaybineSteve Raybinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00598301452642843921noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913262511784544873.post-78751355563193191272010-06-30T10:10:00.000-07:002010-06-30T10:11:11.432-07:00The Rewards of Teaching<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gtFqXhaIlDA/TCt5uOfD6GI/AAAAAAAAAeE/U5l-pSU1uNI/s1600/steveblogpicture1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gtFqXhaIlDA/TCt5uOfD6GI/AAAAAAAAAeE/U5l-pSU1uNI/s320/steveblogpicture1a.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Rewards of Teaching</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teaching has many personal rewards and those individuals that pursue this vocation do so because they believe in the importance of education and its impact upon an individual's life. A teacher, much like a parent or other family member, can provide proper guidance and direction for his or her students that hopefully will prove beneficial throughout that person's life. Because of the short- and long-term implications regarding the teacher/student relationship, conscientious teachers shape the entire person, not just one aspect of the student. In the field of music and perhaps within the arts in general, teachers philosophize and motivate, as well as instruct their students within the appropriate area of study (music; drama; art; writing; etc.,). Considering the demands and expectations placed upon teachers within contemporary society, it is an ongoing journey to not only teach, but to mentor your students as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Students need teachers that are committed to assisting them now and throughout their careers. After a student acquires the necessary information and skills from his or her teacher, I believe the teacher assumes a mentor relationship with the student as his or her career progresses. Because of this lifelong educational commitment, which undergoes a transformation throughout the course of time and events, teachers must be prepared to always provide the best possible instruction and guidance for their students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order to stay current with musical trends and contemporary innovations, teachers will find it imperative to update their teaching materials regularly. By doing so, they will better prepare their students for a successful career in the world of contemporary music. The key to this concept is up-do-date, not out-of-date.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Conferences, workshops and seminars are designed to provide teachers with important information germane to their area of interest. The amount of materials and information presented and discussed as presented by clinicians and specialists is condensed into a relatively brief period of time. In most instances, the presentations are outstanding and beneficial to most of the participants. Therefore, teachers should confer with their department chair regarding the feasibility of attending a conference, workshop or seminar when the situation presents itself.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At any point in time, certain members of an ensemble may be habitually late or erratic in their attendance. Moreover, he or she may also cease practicing their parts and become a musically non-productive member of the ensemble. If either or both of these scenarios occurs, I would recommend speaking with the individual(s) to discern what is causing the attendance problem or the lack of musical productivity. If the absence and/or tardiness continues, the director must decide what the next logical step is. As difficult and awkward as it may appear, replacing the individual may be in the best interest of the ensemble and the student. The same conclusion would result with the other problem area that was defined.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An ensemble needs to operate with 100% efficiency. This cooperation requires nothing less than total commitment from all ensemble members. If there are any individuals that are unwilling or unable to make that commitment, perhaps a substitution or replacement is in order. Furthermore, if a personal conflict between members of an ensemble occurs and cannot be resolved, group morale can suffer, a situation which can erode the overall musical effectiveness of the band. Should the entire ensemble suffer because of one or two individuals? I think not! The adjustment should be made. Perhaps one positive aspect on behalf of the person causing the conflict will be that he or she will come to a greater understanding of what is involved in becoming a significant contributor to a musical ensemble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the most productive ways to prepare music is to learn how to mark the parts. Marking parts requires highlighting various aspects of the music (meter shifts; crescendos/diminuendos; dynamics; tempo markings; coda signs; etc.,) that shape and define the overall design of the composition. The visual articulation of these musical parameters (in different colors) will help students do a better job of preparing and interpreting the music. No one should ever mark in ink or a use a permanent marker on an original part since doing so would deface the printed music. I recommend copying the music and making the requsite marks to enhance the visual comprehension of the composition.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Without exception, every ensemble benefits from productive and frequent sectional rehearsals. The instructor should create an environment wherein he or she or an assistant (this could also include student section leaders within the ensemble) is available on a weekly- to bi-weekly basis to direct sectional rehearsals. This process will refine the sound and technical capabilities of individual sections and also contribute to an improved large ensemble sound. In addition, sections within the ensemble that meet regularly for sectional rehearsals will develop an increased sense of inner pride. The instructor should challenge his or her members to give 100% of their time and talents to an organization that will bring them the most musically rewarding ensemble experience they are collectively capable of producing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A teacher that challenges students with intellectually-stimulating games helps them to better retain and memorize important musical facts and concepts. In order for this to be effective and interesting, one must be clever and creative when devising games of mental acuity. Suggestions for your mental gymnastics might include the following: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) Reciting scale/mode-connecting exercises (verbally articulating the immediate and intermittent shifts in ascending and descending order between various scales or modes).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.) Listing all the available chord extensions in altered and unaltered forms and other color tones with a specific root from the primary chord categories (major; minor; dominant; augmented; diminished and half-diminished) within a certain time allotment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3.) Reciting the note names and rhythms at any place within a specific composition the student is currently studying.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Games the require mental agility are not only entertaining and refreshing, but they also stimulate the student's desire for knowledge and for retaining that information. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The contemporary music student responds favorably to aural and visual stimulation. The visual component has become integrated into the mainstream of our culture via television, movies and sophisticated computer-generated graphics, etc. Therefore, the teacher should use videos and other visual aids in conjunction with audio examples to enhance and augment the learning experience for his or her students whenever possible--listening and observing as the comprehensive educational experience unfolds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An instructor should define, articulate and clarify his or her musical and/or visual creation or intention on paper in order to enhance and solidify his or her understanding of the musical objectives he or she has chosen. Committing these thoughts to paper in essay or outline format will provide the students with an alternate and tangible means of evaluating, assessing and defining the music and method of creation that is being presented to them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you are given a difficult or frustrating assignment, it should be done with a pleasant demeanor. Throughout the course of everyday events within any music department; music school; band; etc., there will invariably be jobs that must be done, which are onerous at best. Every teacher or band member will be called upon periodically to perform a task, which is done for the benefit of the entire department (a.k.a. "for the good of the order"). When it is your turn to complete such a task, accomplish the chore efficiently and with a good attitude. Being a team member benefits the entire faculty or band and functioning selflessly within this capacity is the hallmark of a true professional.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the years, I have taught many students, a significant number of whom could be considered intellectually gifted in music. These students, both young and old, possessed an innate ability to process sophisticated musical concepts and techniques. Furthermore, they were able to utilize and manipulate these musical elements in their own creative ways and to become talented composers; performers; technologists; teachers; etc. Teaching these students was and continues to be a challenge, but eminently rewarding--at least in the long run.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attending to the needs and demands of the so-called "superior" musicians is not easy--they require constant intellectual stimulation. Finding new and creative ways to inspire them and to keep them motivated puts the onus on the teacher, which can be difficult. I've always felt that as the teacher, it was and still is my ongoing responsibility to inspire my students and to provide them with the materials that would enable them to succeed within the music field. Many times, however, providing them with the proper guidance, motivation and instruction has been my greatest challenge. When any student, gifted or otherwise fails, the teacher fails, at least to a certain degree. This is why the field of music and all other fields for that matter, needs to have our very best teachers teaching all of our students--not teachers that are unable to meet the needs of all their students.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many musicians are amazed that my music has been played on over 150 terrestrial and internet radio stations worldwide. My best assessment is that someone is listening to my music at all times throughout the global community. As a young musician, this was a particular goal of mine--acknowledgement and acceptance of my music by the archetypical jazz listener. I worked a long time to achieve this goal and I am particularly proud of this achievement. The internet has certainly enabled my music to be heard internationally as well as nationally. Radio airplay is all-important to any musician if they desire commercial success as a recording artist. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What makes my music appealing to radio stations is its melodic orientation. Moreover, it has strong rhythmic underpinnings and is produced well. It is, however, the strong melodic component within the design of the songs that attracts it to radio, which is why many of my songs have been played on numerous radio stations. In contemporary music, radio airplay is essential to the overall success and longevity of a performer. Radio enables one's music to be heard, which in turn, creates an interest in the music from prospective audience members. Moreover, radio airplay helps to generate CD sales in both hard copies and downloads.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Occasionally, I am asked my opinion whether a musician associate of mine should consider relocating to a new location. My answer is typically a cautious perhaps and/or perhaps not. Relocating just for the sake of trying something new in a different environment may not yield the results you're looking for (more gigs; better money; performing opportunities with different musicians; etc). Although these are three good reasons to contemplate relocating, are they, in fact feasible and achievable? If they are, then maybe you should consider it. However, if you're truly uncertain as to the viability of these situations actually occurring, then maybe you should put on the proverbial 'brakes' and do some more careful research before you consider any professional move. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's face it: most musicians and most people in general are interested in expanding their business. They want new challenges and new opportunities. If that means that they need to relocate in order to achieve that goal, then it bears consideration at the very least. However, the bottom line should be, can you afford to make a move of that magnitude. If the price of living on various levels (housing; medical care; food; entertainment; etc.,) is too expensive for your current income level, then rethink the relocation before you jump into something you really can't afford to do. Any substantial elevation in income will probably evolve over time, even within the new environment. You would still need to spend a considerable amount of time establishing yourself and your musical product within the new location. And, as it has been said so eloquently before, "Time is money." Can you realistically afford the monetary investment that relocating requires? Would you be able to sustain yourself financially while you're networking and becoming an established musical presence within your new environment? These are serious questions, which should be thought out very carefully before you embark upon any move. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In summation: proceed with caution and a realistic viewpoint as to the pros and cons of relocating. Perhaps a relocation is exactly what you need in order to reinvigorate your career...or perhaps not. </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I work at my craft--music, everyday. I spend endless hours either teaching music, or performing/practicing; composing and doing the endless chores associated with the business of music. Music is an exceedingly demanding profession. In order to survive and perhaps thrive within this ultra-challenging field, it appears to take a superhuman effort, which is why I work so hard. I want to be successful at music and I am determined to put forth the time and effort to realize as many of my musical ambitions as I possibly can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you have what it takes to become a successful contemporary musician? Do you possess an unrelenting drive to excel within music? Are you willing to dedicate yourself to seemingly endless hours pursuing your musical exploits? These are answers that you must reconcile within your own mind. Music is not a career that should be entered into lightly--it will test your mettle all day...everyday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For you avid blogsters that read my previous blog (#99), you read about the world I wished all world citizens would and should embrace for the advancement of civilization. The content articulated within blog #99 would in truth, be my perfect world and my dream world--all we can do as the body politic is set an example and do whatever we can to change the world for the betterment of all people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bearing that in mind, if I could also have some of the personal things--known as well-earned "perks" that I've wanted as the result of my hard work as a musician for over 40 years, these would be some of them, but in no particular order. Here they are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) I'd like to own a very fast and sleek "convertible" sports car--preferably black or red. At this point, I'm most attracted to a BMW Z4 or an Audi TT, but who isn't?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.) I'd like to be fairly wealthy and be able to have the finances to vacation for long periods of time in the South of France or perhaps Tuscany, Italy. Maybe even portions of Switzerland? I'd really like to be near the Mediterranean Sea or Lake Geneva in Switzerland--wouldn't it be glorious? Yes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3.) Believe it or not, I'd like to own a very upscale quik shop (convenience store), where I could hire all my favorite folks and have a relatively large performance area within the shop where I could keep my vibes. We'd have a grand time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4.) I'd like to be a part owner of a sports franchise--more than just the one share I own of the Green Bay Packers. I love sports and I love being around the sports environment--just like my son, David and my Dad, Art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5.) I'd like to own my own swimming "lap" pool to keep in shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6.) I'd like to concertize at more jazz festivals playing my music with my band. Moreover, I'd like to get everything recorded that I've composed. Some of this might actually be achievable, however, especially now that I'll be primarily recording singles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7.) I'd like to be 20-25 pounds lighter. Oh, to be 35 years old again and to have more stamina. I am exercising quite vigorously each day, now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8.) I'd like my hair back (black) and my black beard back as well. I started losing it during my mid-twenties. Some people think I look "distinguished" with my gray hair and beard, but I'll take volume and black coloring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9.) I'd like to own a house by the lake or ocean. Someday, I'll inherit my original home by Lake Butte des Morts in Wisconsin, but until then, I'll just live a land-locked lifestyle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10.) Did I mention that I wanted a fast convertible sports car--oh yeah, I guess I did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11.) I'd really like to not have to work so hard on so many levels within the music business--it's exhausting and a very tough business.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12.) Although I love my three cats, I'd like to have a dog--small dog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13.) I'd like to have a roadie for every gig, so that I'd never have to move or lift a vibraphone, sound equipment or percussion instruments ever again..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14.) I'd like to never have to worry about my health--I'm abit of a hypochondriac.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15.) I'd really like to have a lifestyle where I don't have to literally run from one event to the next--I'm wearing out, ladies and gentlemen. However, with the increased exercise regimen, I may really get back into good shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16.) I wish that I were more technologically savvy with all of the mobile/cell phone app's and various computer programs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17.) I'd absolutely love to be able to afford a secretary or personal assistant--I could literally swamp them with endless chores, etc. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18.) No more teaching on the weekends would be my final request for this blog--at least I can achieve this during the summertime.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I begin my 100th blog and get back into music education and performance suggestions/tips, I decided to articulate my perfect world in ten steps, so here goes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) I would have a foundation and would help fund numerous charities and organizations such as:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A.) <span style="color: red;"><strong>World Hunger</strong>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) It's shameful and a deeply sad situation that so many of our world citizens go hungry everyday. All of us must do much more to help eradicate this world famine issue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) All caring Americans should do something to help our fellow man cope-with and overcome aids. Far too many gifted men and women have died as the result of this hideous disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) Breast cancer has killed more women and some men, too, throughout the world than many other diseases. It is time for all Americans to put their money where their mouths are and contribute their time and talents to helping rid the world of breast cancer. Moreover, cancer in general needs to be stopped, so that boys and girls; men and women can lead a healthy and cancer-free existence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent health-care problems within the United States, primarily due to our eating habits and lifestyle (lack-of-exercise). All people must become more proactive in committing to a more healthy lifestyle in order to decrease the incidence of diabetes in our children and adults as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) All citizens need to reevaluate their eating and exercise regime in order to conquer premature heart disease. It is one of the primary killers of people within the United States and needs to be greatly diminished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) So many folks are homeless and others are without families. Ask yourself, "What can I do to help these poor, less fortunate people?" Then do it! Begin by becoming more involved within your community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">G. <span style="color: cyan;"><strong>America's political leaders need to be far less polarizing and start working for the greater good--the American people.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) Currently, our political system is run by special interest committees/organizations; large corporations and lobbyists. It's time for the great American thinkers and doers to stand-up for their convictions and vote their conscience--not their political ratings. Moreover, the young people need to become more engaged within the political system and not feel so disenfranchised by how government operates--we need you, and we need you now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">H. <strong><span style="color: #741b47;">We must take care of our environment before things become problematic beyond the point of no return.</span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) Our environment necessitates our utmost care and I say that from the perspective of the entire body politic. What we destroy today, may not be fixable in the future. Everyone needs to sign on to this agenda from a global perspective, otherwise we may never solve the environmental problems that confront us today. Need I mention the current oil spill off the coast of Florida and Louisiana? This sort of catastrophe cannot continue to keep happening as it destroys our wetlands; fishing industry and overall quality of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I. <span style="color: lime;"><strong>Education is the final answer.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a progressive nation, we must embrace the educational challenges of today. Without the proper educational training, our children will be ill-equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century as physicians; teachers; attorneys; engineers; physicists'; artists of various kinds (and yes, art is essential to the enrichment of mankind); politicians; judges; IT workers; computer designers; carpenters; architects; etc. Education is the answer from which all things flow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">J. <span style="color: blue;"><strong>Exercise religious tolerance for all mankind.</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.) It is time to stop judging the moral and ethical values of our neighbors. Although we may not agree with them, remember this concept, "There are many paths up the same mountain." Religious tolerance is one of the precepts of this country. Lately, it has become compromised by certain people and political factions spewing evil invectives against the beliefs of others. Is this the best we can do or be as a people? It's really shameful and it's time to appeal to our higher selves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven't written anything for the last several weeks due to the endless hours I've spent preparing my yearly tax report for 2009. When you're self-employed like I am as a music teacher; performer; composer and recording artist, it takes a long time to organize your innumerable declarations and incoming-and-outgoing finances--I don't have a business manager to do this for me, unfortunately. I paid out a large sum of monies to approximately 21 different independent musicians this year with my CD recording (In the Driver's Seat) or for gigs. Of those 21 musicians, only one (the Secretary/Treasurer of the local Musician's Association) actually put money back into my pocket with three engagements. What does this story tell you? Firstly, most musicians have little or no concept of a reciprocal business relationship--"RECIPROCITY," as it is known. I hire you for work and you reciprocate by hiring me or referring work to me in exchange for services rendered. Alas, but alack, no such luck. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lack of reciprocity in music business relationships is one of my great pet peeves. I've encountered this scenario so many times on different levels that it has become a stale and tired situation. Musicians want you to do things for them, but when it comes time to return the favor, it rarely materializes. Thank God my father worked with people during his maximum-earning-potential days who grasped the concept of a reciprocal business relationship--otherwise he would never have been able to afford to send me to the Eastman School of Music for my undergraduate degree in music. I've mentioned this reciprocity situation to various musicians and they seem somewhat clueless about how business really works--more people need to take a basic business course in order to understand the rules (written and unwritten) about the business world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm now selling more CD's and downloads on-line (internet) than in person. Let's face facts: record stores are dinosaurs and will be out-of-business in the near future. No one I know patronizes them on any consistent basis any longer. Moreover, why even make CD's? Very few people really want to buy a physical CD anymore--it's too easy to download what tune(s) you want and pop it onto your ipod. Saves you the money, space, energy and yes, the time and gas money of going to a record store and storing a CD you don't have room for in your home or car. There's a reason why many of the most prominent record stores have gone out of business years ago--relatively few people shop there anymore.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Terrestrial radio stations are suffering compared to internet radio. I've spoken long and eloquently about this, but suffice it to say, internet radio affords the listener more variety and less-constricted playlists. Large radio corporations like to promote the status quo, whereas smaller independent stations are more attuned artistic creativity and variety--what a novel concept!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More academic .edu musicians should spend more time functioning in the "real world" of music. Maybe then, they'd grasp how difficult it is for the independently-employed musician to earn a living in music. I've known .edu guys that couldn't have survived a month in the real music world, but were critical of those who could. Why can't we all just get along and appreciate one another? Maybe a chorus of Kumbayah is what's called for?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you believe how expensive it is to pay for insurance--car; instrument; house; umbrella; health; etc? It seems that every time I open the mailbox, I receive another insurance bill for something. Can we please do something about these astronomical insurance fees? Hey, I love insurance as much as the next guy or gal, but gimme a break!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The roads in Omaha have more patches than a football stadium filled with one-eyed pirates. Never have I experienced more road repair and large holes that could substitute for moon craters. Now that it's Spring, please can we get these roads fixed before my car disappears into one of these audacious sink holes?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why do so many musicians play for a substandard performance fee. Why you ask? Answer: because they're so desperate to perform they'll give their talent away for free or next-to-nothing (the 'freebie' syndrome). People: this hurts everyone. It lowers the performance scale for all musicians--don't you get it? Negotiate a reasonable fee for your music performances--free doesn't equal good or even acceptable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The music teaching field is getting more competitive each week. More teachers are appearing that charge a relatively small fee that inhibits the work other highly-trained and educated professionals offer to prospective students. People, once again, cheaper doesn't mean better or that you're getting a good deal in the long run. When you can have the best, why settle for the rest?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you noticed how few good-paying gigs exist these days? Times are tough, Amigos, if you haven't figured that out yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm incredulous about all the offers I'm receiving by new internet companies to e-blast my music for $89.00. Is this some magical number that makes me want to part with my money?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have any of you made it through an entire day without spending money? I haven't and it frustrates me. Someone, somewhere wants my money and they usually get it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey, my flowers and blossoming crab trees are gorgeous this year. Thank God for Spring and the wonders of nature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Am I one of the few people that actually reads a newspaper anymore? I love the USA Today--keeps me informed about national news and sports.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time to sign off, Amigos. Keep the faith and keep your wallets shut--at least for today.</span><br />
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</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If one were to ask one hundred educators what teaching means to them, that person would receive many different answers. One answer would be that teaching presents new challenges on a daily, weekly and yearly basis. For the educational well-being of all students, teachers must meet and cope with these personal challenges confidently, cooperatively and consistently. A teacher should be able to accept, cope with and persevere in terms of each challenge that confronts him or her. It is an invigorating experience that defines this distinguished fraternity of individuals.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although it might seem convenient and acceptable to vent one's anger or frustration toward someone else, it is neither appropriate nor professional to do so. All healthy relationships are based upon mutual trust, honesty, and consideration. If a situation arises that warrants frank discussion between two or more parties, the conversation should be conducted in a straight-forward, positive and constructive manner. Confrontations should be handled discreetly, considerately and diplomatically. If an instructor finds himself or herself becoming frustrated or losing control of his or her emotions, he or she should step back from the situation and think things through calmly and rationally before saying anything to the persons involved. A carefully-measured response will enable one to remain in control of the situation, keep things in the proper perspective, and preserve professional relationships that require respect and understanding.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The moment a teacher thinks everything is under control is the time he or she invariably encounters all sorts of problems. For instance, someone is angry about something someone said, another student feels disenfranchised from the ensemble, or a colleague is upset about departmental policy that directly or indirectly affects the teacher who had thought everything was under control. Regardless of the problem, any scenario that causes conflict can make the instructor's job more difficult. Regularly scheduled meetings with students and faculty where open and frank dialogue is encouraged should help to circumvent potential areas of conflict. The key to preventing or solving problems is communication.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In many circumstances, students need additional assistance with their classroom assignments. Teachers that regularly schedule supplemental office hours to assist students with their homework are a part of the solution, not the problems that confront our educational system. Time provided for students outside the classroom is a most valuable resource; therefore, a teacher should take the time to make a positive difference in the lives of his or her students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If an instructor wants to learn how to teach and communicate more effectively, he or she should watch another excellent teacher at work. Observing a skilled teacher communicate his or her craft within a classroom or rehearsal situation can be both illuminating and inspirational. An experienced teacher possesses many skills and techniques that can be useful to him or her throughout his or her career. Watching a master at work enables the instructor to gain information as well as ideas that can lead to an improvement of his or her own teaching skills. In addition, one may follow-up an observation with questions concerning certain techniques employed and concepts presented to the class by the teacher being observed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Colleagues can often provide a fresh perspective on matters that impact one's teaching. Asking an associate for his or her input and insightful commentary can be illuminating to a teacher and his or her students. This process is not only invaluable within the educational arena, but has proved particularly helpful when I've recorded my music. For instance, during the recording of my current CD (In the Driver's Seat), I relied upon the musical knowledge, insight and intuition of my co-producer and recording engineer (Doyle Tipler) and my executive producer (Chris Acker). In numerous instances, their wise counsel and unique perspective resulted in the creation of a superior musical product. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I sincerely recommend consulting your most-trusted colleagues with a project you're working on. Invariably, their contribution(s) will prove helpful and important to the overall success of your project.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.radioindy.com/bands/7188"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.radioindy.com/bands/7188</span></a>Steve Raybinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00598301452642843921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913262511784544873.post-11686549063573415912010-03-11T20:43:00.000-08:002010-03-11T20:44:32.173-08:00Comprehending, Retaining and Applying Educational Material<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gtFqXhaIlDA/S5nD_lDkjfI/AAAAAAAAAYE/80i-0FKwygA/s1600-h/steveblogpicture1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gtFqXhaIlDA/S5nD_lDkjfI/AAAAAAAAAYE/80i-0FKwygA/s320/steveblogpicture1a.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Comprehending, Retaining and Applying Educational Material</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three issues that have caused me great concern about the educational process are the comprehension, retention and application of knowledge. It is distressing how many students tell me that they no longer retain information that they once learned in a variety of classes. Why is this so? Although the student(s) may have initially comprehended the material on a certain level, he or she was unable to retain the information over time. If the student had been taught how to apply the information in a useful and practical manner, chances are they would have had a better grasp of the information.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order to retain information, you must first be able to comprehend it. If the instructor presents the material in a haphazard and non-functional manner, chances are the student will never truly grasp the information. Alternatively, if the instructor presents his or her material in a logical and insightful manner, the student should have a much better chance of comprehending the information. However, that doesn't always mean the student will be able to cognitively retain the material that was presented during class. I contend that it is of critical importance that once comprehension has been achieved, practical application of the material must occur in order to truly achieve long-term retention. For instance, with my jazz students, I not only present the principles of jazz theory and harmony to them, but I show them systematically how to apply it within a musical context. The presentation of information that doesn't include a thorough and comprehendible application process will undoubtedly decrease the likelihood of long-term retention.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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