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Episode 239 - Teaching Music is a Triathlon Not a 50 Yard Dash

Sep 27, 202313 min
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Recently I competed in a triathlon. It consisted of a 1/2 mile swim, 17.2 mile bike ride, and 3.1 mile run. I learned several lessons that also apply to teaching music:

Pace Yourself Take care of yourself Realize Your Weaknesses and Adapt Finish Well

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