Successful Traits of a Music Rhapsody Teacher
- Indicates desire to have Music Rhapsody as a career and not just something to try.
- Performs in an energetic and enthusiastic manner.
- Has a pleasant and clear speaking and singing voice.
- Demonstrates obvious musical skill and/or training.
- Can accurately clap a rhythm.
- Can accurately echo back pitches and intervals.
- Indicates good tonal memory when repeating phrases.
- Has experience working with children such as: Sunday School teacher, babysitting, teaching in a classroom or lessons, has children or nieces and nephews. The more experience working with children, especially young children, the better!
- Plays ukulele or guitar or is willing to learn.
- Can sit on the floor, stand back up quickly and easily facilitate dance and movement activities
- After studying the Music Rhapsody materials, can demonstrate an activity for “solo singing”, movement and instrument playing (demonstrating the ability to learn materials quickly and accurately).
- Demonstrates positive interaction with parents and children as they present their 10-minute practice lesson “live.”
- Exhibits confidence and leadership qualities.
- Shows willingness and eagerness to pursue early childhood music training.
- Male teachers must be able to sing in falsetto.