Working/Functional Title
Private Instructor/Ensemble Instructor
Position Summary
Responsibilities:


+ Assess student levels in various areas, such as: Music Reading, Technique, Rhythmic Accuracy, Hand/Finger position, Tone Production, Musical Interpretation, Articulation, Sight Reading, Rudiments, etc.

+ Determine areas of strength/weakness, and choose literature to support the strengths and improve the weaknesses. Inform the student/parents where to find the music (music store, online, etc.).

+ Determine desires, goals and needs of student or ensemble. Determine your goals for student. Discuss a plan and time frame with the student or ensemble. Periodically re-examine goals.

+ Keep a record of assignments (for your own reference) and a general record of student's performance in lessons.

+ Clearly articulate each assignment.

+ Listen attentively to the student, comment kindly and tactfully, and give clear instructions and...