It is a teacher’s duty to dedicate himself towards the education of all his pupils, without exception. Still, there’s something to be said for that extra boost you get from having a strong relationship with your teacher. Maybe it’s the extra care or extra time, but it’s something extra, however hard it is to quantify. We can all reflect on being at school and having a teacher who made a real difference for us, and frequently it was a teacher with whom we had a strong relationship. There’s obviously a personal element to it, but at its core the best relationships between teachers and students relate to the subject matter. The same is true of music teachers, and there’s lots of things to keep in mind to ensure you have a most positive experience with your teacher.

The most important element is that you take your studies seriously. Your teacher knows he has a job to do first, and he can’t be seen to be friends with someone who is failing or neglecting his studies. You will put him at ease when you show him the progress you make each week, and if this is impossible, that you are working diligently to improve. Little things like showing him how organized your music notes are demonstrate that you care about the work he does. This provides a good platform for a relationship.

For whatever reason, musicians usually have strong senses of humour. Maybe there’s some correlation between taking delight in using language skillfully and their strengths in music, but it’s frequently the case. Have a couple jokes ready for your teacher. Sharing a laugh with anybody is a sure-fire way to warm relationships, but it’s especially time-efficient when you have a half hour or hour segment. It goes without saying it should be a good joke, and if you trust your judgement, making it appropriately bawdry is a quick way to accelerate warmth and increase trust. So long as you’re comfortable telling such jokes.
Perhaps you can teach him something about music and increase his musical repertoire. Expand his borders by requesting to learn music he doesn’t know. Teacher’s get tired of playing the same songs all the time, and showing you listen to obscure music suggests you’re more interested in the subject. He’ll enjoy knowing this. He’ll be grateful if he ends up liking the music also. Many teachers are open minded and enjoy a wide spectrum of music. Don’t let one kind of music you know they like convince you they don’t like something widely different. And in any case, don’t be afraid to put forward the music you love most-that’s the reason the lessons are happening in the first place.

Lastly, be punctual with appointments and payments. So long as you stick to these fundamental things the teacher will be able to cope. Most teachers love their work! Just be gracious and studious and there ought to be no problems at all.

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