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Opinion: Theatre improv games in teacher training

2026-07-24T07:08:00

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Actors’ improvisation games should also be used for training string teachers to help strengthen their in-the-moment communication skills, says violinist and teacher Carmen Lasceski-Custers

Have you ever been working with a student when suddenly there’s an unexpected shift? The student, who was initially focused and engaged, is now frustrated, confused, or even on the verge of tears. Moments like this always leave me wondering, ‘What did I miss?’ They remind me that teaching is as much about reading the student as it is about the music we teach. And yet, despite all the pedagogical tools available, this intuitive side of teaching remains difficult to hone…

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