Sunday, August 29, 2010

Student Interview Questions

When interviewing prospective students we owe to them and ourselves to assess our compatibility. The following was suggested to me.

1. If they are 8 years old and up, ask them to write on a piece of paper why they want music lessons, and what they hope to accomplish, while this is going on exchange pleasantries with the parent. Then interview the parent in light of what the student wrote.

2. If they are a transfer student listen to them play their favourite piece and then play a duet with them.

Cheers,

David

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