Welcome to DAY TWO of 2025 Studio Teacher Thanksgiving! π₯
Welcome back! I absolutely LOVED hearing your stories yesterday of those who encouraged you. It's a great representation of the *best* of humanity. Thanks to all who replied.
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The (4 min) video, above, introduces our second point of gratitude for the week.
Spoiler Alert: Today we're giving thanks for the SYMBIOTIC nature of music study. Yes, we become an important part of our students' lives, but it's important to remember they serve us in similar ways.
(If you've never heard my treatise on Symbiotic Studio Relationships, check out Episode 068) π
Take a moment today and consider the amount of LIFE you've experienced alongside your students. We can't help but weave our influence into the fabric of one another's lives.
All my biggest life memories: getting married, the birth of my children, the loss of loved ones... they are all speckled with memories of student families I would not have if it weren't for this work.
If we're open to it, our students teach us just as much as we teach them. I would love to hear something YOUR students have taught you.
Sure, people can be tricky... but today I'm choosing gratitude and I hope you do the same.
...that's all for today, Teacher Friends! I'll see you again tomorrow for Day THREE of Studio Teacher Thanksgiving!
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