Guest Blog - Dr. Timothy VanCleave!
A Teaching Philosophy Say hello to Dr. Timothy VanCleave, Between the Lines Music's drums, vibraphone, percussion, and music history specialist, as well as being our first guest blogger! Thank you, Timothy, for sharing this post with us! Being a music teacher is humbling and transformational work and has helped me to understand the importance of addressing a student’s social and emotional needs. It further solidified my belief that music has a special role in society and that music education changes lives. I am passionate about sharing music with students and helping to contribute to the newest generation of musicians. My variety of teaching experiences have led me to be a teacher that values balancing high standards with empathy and recognition of every student’s unique needs. It is essential to first build a lasting trust with the student so that they will be willing to take risks, ask questions, and feel comfortable in the learning environment. Once trust i...