I was explaining natural half steps and whole steps (between E & F and B & C). Suddenly I realized I had drawn a couple birds!
The strangest things are motivational. Marit and I started a 45 day practice challenge – students try to get 45 days of practice before the Music Festival. If they make it, they get some kind of prize (exact contents yet to be determined, but they will probably include something edible). To chart their progress, I let them color in a box for each day practiced.
My youngest student declared: “I’m going to try to practice every single day!” A high school student enthused, “This is so exciting! I’m totally going to practice more just so I can color in my boxes!”
