Teaching Cello - Organizing a Cello Lesson
A typical lesson may be 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes. The teacher should direct the lesson based on a planned stucture, with the overall amount of lesson time always in the back of their mind.
30-minute lesson3 minutes tuning and setting up.
10 minutes exercises and etudes. 5 minutes for a duet. 12 minutes for the solo piece. |
45-minute lesson3 minutes tuning and setting up.
20 minutes exercises and etudes. 5 minutes for a duet. 17 minutes for the solo piece. |
60-minute lesson3 minutes tuning and setting up.
20 minutes exercises and etudes. 5 minutes for a duet or duet book. 7 minutes for a short piece. 25 minutes for the solo piece. |
90-minute lesson3 minutes tuning and setting up.
30 minutes exercises and etudes. 10 minutes for one or more duets. 15 minutes for a short piece. 32 minutes for the solo piece. |
Staying organized
-Write in a regular-sized spiral notebook as the lesson progresses. List each book and the pages to work on.
-Write specific corrections in the music and general corrections (form, bad habits) at the top of the notebook page.
-Write the date on small (1.5-in. x 2-in.) sticky notes and put them at the top of the assigned pages to help younger students find them. A great source for inexpensive sticky notes is Bulk Office Supply.
-Use the same small sticky notes to mark cuts in music or highlight what to work on (especially in orchestra music; put a sticky note at the edge of every page with a part that needs practice).
-Use removable highlighter tape to mark specific corrections in the music that students need help remembering.
-Write specific corrections in the music and general corrections (form, bad habits) at the top of the notebook page.
-Write the date on small (1.5-in. x 2-in.) sticky notes and put them at the top of the assigned pages to help younger students find them. A great source for inexpensive sticky notes is Bulk Office Supply.
-Use the same small sticky notes to mark cuts in music or highlight what to work on (especially in orchestra music; put a sticky note at the edge of every page with a part that needs practice).
-Use removable highlighter tape to mark specific corrections in the music that students need help remembering.
Next Step: What Do Cello Students Need?
Essential skills needed to reach the next level.
