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The First Lesson

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This flute pupil recounts her experience of a friendly first lesson at school.

The first lesson can be a daunting experience for students. Instrumental teachers should be mindful of ways to approach this with students.

Please download the Viewing Notes Document from the resources tab and use it to fill in your answers to these questions.
 

1. What are your priorities and objectives for the first lesson? 

 

2. How do we promote and establish an effective learning environment from the first lesson?

 

3. First impressions last, what can we do to ensure we start pupils’ musical journeys in the most suitable way?