Surveys

June, 1998
Which would you rather have?

July, 1998
Computers will influence Music Teaching...

August, 1998
How many students do you teach each week?

September, 1998
How much should original composition be emphasized in private music lessons?

October, 1998
Would you recommend music teaching as a career to your child?

November, 1998
Do you feel that you are being paid enough as a music teacher?

December, 1998
In addition to teaching, do you also perform on a regular basis?

January, 1999
Do you think that your students practice enough?

February, 1999
Do you think that students should be required to take instrument lessons?

March, 1999
What kind of course materials do you use in your lessons?

April, 1999
Do you include popular music in your teaching, stress the classics, or combine both?

May, 1999
How much do parents get involved in your students' musical learning?

June, 1999
How much do you know about currently available computer/internet technology for music education?

July, 1999
What is the best age for a student to begin taking private music lessons?

August, 1999
Do you have a computer in your studio that you use for teaching?

September, 1999
Would you encourage students to use computer-based music lessons at home?

October, 1999
Do you think rap music should be included in a music education curriculum?

November, 1999
Which would you recommend for a student choosing their first instrument to learn?

December, 1999
Do you encourage your students to learn about non-western music?

January, 2000
What instrument do you play?

February, 2000
In Honor of Black History Month: In your opinion, who has been the most influential Afro-American recording artist of all time?

March, 2000
How much do you spend on musical purchases on the Internet each year?

April, 2000
Is Rock Music meant to be played loud, or should they just turn it down?

May, 2000
How do musicians improve their playing/performing the quickest?

June, 2000
So whose side are you on? Napster or Metallica?

July, 2000
How do you handle lesson cancellations?

August, 2000
Do you use music software to help teach your students?

September, 2000
At what age did you develop an interest in your musical instrument?

October, 2000
Do you find that your students practice more during their summer vacation, or during the school months?

November, 2000
Is teaching your primary occupation, or is teaching a supplemental occupation?

December, 2000
Do you watch the Grammys?

March, 2001
Do you download and listen to audio files (MP3, Real Audio, etc) regularly?

April, 2001
Would you let a company use one of your original compositions for a TV commercial if they approached you?

June, 2001
Do you have professional recording experience?

July, 2001
How many music teachers have given you lessons over the years?

January, 2004
What constitues success for a musician?

November, 2004
Do you feel that reading Music is the first step in learning an instrument?

February, 2005
At what age do you allow your children to pick and go to their own concert venues.