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Harness your superpower: self-efficacy for adult learners

2026-02-27T09:12:00

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Cellist and teacher Billy Tobenkin reveals how adult learners of stringed instruments can improve their sense of self‑efficacy, thus helping themselves to achieve their goals

Having worked with hundreds of adult learners of the cello, I have noticed that they bring with them a wide array of goals and interests. What’s even more interesting is that a student’s sense of fulfilment doesn’t always correlate with how advanced they are as a player. The learners I’ve worked with who appear to be thriving regardless of their technical level seem to be receiving something special from their musical journey which makes the process itself enriching and fulfilling…

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