All Philippa Bunting articles
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FocusDo string students really need to learn note names? Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Learning the names of notes can be one of the first stumbling blocks for beginner pupils. But it doesn’t have to be
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FocusCrazy money? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Philippa Bunting looks at the scary economics of learning and teaching a stringed instrument
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FocusTo plan or not to plan? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Private string teachers have the luxury of not being compelled to plan their lessons. But, argues Philippa Bunting, thinking ahead can only bring advantages for both teacher and student
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FocusWhat’s a ‘bad’ student? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Classing young players as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ pupils betrays some worrying attitudes in string teaching
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FocusMusic teacher vs instrumental tutor: is there a difference?
In the first part of a series from 2011, pedagogue Philippa Bunting discusses teaching qualifications
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FocusHow should string teachers deal with naturally unmusical children?
It may be sad to say, but some pupils have no gift for playing at all, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in education, Philippa Bunting
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Premium ❘ DebateSound quality should be the main focus of string teaching
Young students improve when they learn to listen to themselves, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in music education Philippa Bunting
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FocusShould violin shops and luthiers be more welcoming to young learners?
If violin dealers and makers welcome young learners, they can inspire their playing dreams and gain potentially lifelong customers in return, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in music education Philippa Bunting
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FocusShould string teachers embrace the latest fashions and gadgets?
As consumers hunger for the latest fads, should string teachers embrace ‘the new’ as well? For Philippa Bunting, today’s innovations are inseparable from the old reliables
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FocusHow to give the best first impression to a new violin student
First impressions can set the tone for your relationship with a fresh student, so be aware of their anxieties, acknowledge their skills and harness their enthusiasm, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in music education Philippa Bunting
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FocusInstrumental teachers should focus more on choosing the right repertoire for students
When it comes to firing pupils’ imagination and enthusiasm, choosing what to play is as critical as explaining how to play it, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in music education Philippa Bunting
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FocusHow to encourage instrumental practice at home
Parents and teachers alike need to encourage pupils to practise their instruments at home, and there are many ways of going about it, says Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in education Philippa Bunting
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FocusHow to put on a successful children's Christmas concert
Children’s Christmas concerts demand organisation, preparation and sensitivity, but get them right and your young pupils will be exhilarated by their achievement – as will their parents, says Philippa Bunting
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FocusHow much should instrumental teachers push genuinely talented youngsters?
For Royal Northern College of Music senior lecturer in education Philippa Bunting, there’s a delicate balance to be struck
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FocusMusic teachers must learn to correctly respond to student mistakes
Students learn most from making mistakes in their playing, and it’s up to the teacher to find the right way of dealing with them