A Creative Duet

CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Foundations of a Creative Duet: Qualities of Inspired Music Education Mentors Formal and Informal Mentors Iron Sharpens Iron: Qualities of Inspired Music Education Mentors Open and Affirming Learning Climate Support and Challenge Roles of Informal and Formal Mentors Who Are Assigned Chapter 2 Preparing for a Creative Duet: Becoming an Innovative Music Education Mentee Questions and Goals Problem Solving Realistic Expectations and Being SMART Alternative Approaches Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 1 Chapter 3 Knowing Your Part: Examining Your Thoughts on the Mentoring Process Know Thyself As a Person As a Musician As a Teacher Honesty: Areas of Strength and Improvement Views of Mentorship Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 2 Chapter 4 The Duet Begins: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare The Initial Meeting Building Trust Voicing Your Hopes and Expectations Overall Objectives Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 3 Chapter 5 Developing Technical Accuracy: Proactive not Reactive Action Plan Stumbling Blocks Perception versus Reality Motivation Application Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 4 Chapter 6 Developing Musicianship Skills: Creativity in Time Management Time Management Matrix Time Management during Mentoring Sessions Time Management outside Mentoring Sessions Satisfaction and Needed Changes Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 5 Chapter 7 Creative Responses to Your Duet Partner: Creating a Positive Environment The Power of Words Visualizing Proactive Responses Focusing on the Solution Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 6 Chapter 8 Cultivating Active Listening: Creativity in Interactions Courage and Consideration The Art of Negotiation Role Reversal and Empathetic Listening Differing Viewpoints Leading to Alternative Solutions Open Lines of Communication Discovering Underlying Reasons Creative Resolution Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 7 Chapter 9 Intensifying Aesthetic Aspects: Expanding Perspective Using the Right Side of the Brain Visualize, Synthesize, and Transcend for a Holistic Picture Emotions and Feelings in the Action Plan Right-Brain Thinking as Guidance for the Mentoring Relationship Proportion and Balance Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 8 Chapter 10 A Creative Musical Collaboration: Co-Creating Opportunities Musical Co-Creating Opportunities Creative Daydreaming Developing an Outsiders Perspective Creativity as a Thought Process Creativity as a Collaborative Process Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 9 Chapter 11 Challenges of a Playing a Duet: Coping and Flourishing with Constructive Criticism Developing a "Tough Skin" Criticism of Musicianship Criticism of Teaching Criticism of Persona Benefitting from Constructive Criticism Real Life 101: Emerging Music Educator No. 10 Chapter 12 The Finale: The Duet Concludes Stalling of a Mentoring Relationship Evaluate Original Learning Outcomes Acknowledge Achievements Evaluate Personal Learning Transfer to Other Relationships Seeking Out a New Mentor Chapter 13 The Encore: Giving of Yourself Progressing from Mentee to Mentor Preparing to be a Mentor The Secret to Longevity in the Profession Sharing with Others CODA Lifelong Mentoring Relationships APPENDIX A Personal Mission Statement & Mentoring Mission Statement APPENDIX B S.M.A.R.T. Worksheet APPENDIX C Music Educator Time Matrix APPENDIX D Action Plan Worksheet APPENDIX E Inspired Reading for Music Teaching APPENDIX F Inspired Reading for Motivation & Organizing Your World APPENDIX G Inspired Reading for Creativity & Relationships REFERENCES INDEX