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Respect?

July 29, 2009 18:03

I am thirteen years old, and I have 4 violin students. One of which is a year older than me.

I have been having trouble getting this student to listen to me:

She sometimes won't take my advice because 'Her Way Is Better',

She will start playing when I am talking to her,

I am kinda new to this, and I have gotten some good advice from my professional teachers

such as: you need to teach her to have respect for you.(not as easy as it sounds!!!)

I also have a 6 year old who, in our last few, has been kicking and screaming

and hanging all over her mom through out the entire lesson.

Then she gets upset when we do not have enough time to play the rhythm game she likes.

Any help would be appreciated!!!!

P.S for those who have asked, I do really need the money!

And, also I am friends (but not to close) w/ this girl.

We have  kinda been friends since we were real little.

I would hate to have to stop teaching her since I know she has wanted this for a loooong time.

But, I guess I really need to lay down the rules.

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