Identity Development

How will I support your students' identity development?

• Have students find a role model of a professional musician they can look up to. 
• Encourage students to talk to school counselors if they have problems that are out of my league. 
• Give students constructive criticism. 
• Encourage them to listen to all types of music to give them more understanding of all genres.
• Have them write a journal entry of their favorite piece of music we played this year and why it was their favorite. 
• Have students write a song that represents their life.
• Have students bring a song to class that represents who they are.
• Have uplifting messages on the walls and always encourage students.
• Give them opportunities to succeed and fail in music.