by Linda Ratcliff
A good teacher is like a candle. It consumes itself to light the way for others.
– Unknown
Are You a Teacher?
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up soon on May 8, 2018. If you are a dulcimer student with an awesome teacher, you might want to start thinking of a way you could surprise your teacher on this occasion. Maybe you could learn a new tune – all on your own. Or maybe you could give your teacher a handmade gift certificate for a dinner out with you; the gift of time is always the best gift.
Steve and I also want to support dulcimer teachers around the world, and show our appreciation for their dedication. These are some of the benefits we offer to teachers who join as members of Dulcimer Crossing.
- A list of National Musical Education Standards and how our lessons address them.
- Scholarships for TEACHERS at these festivals: Colorado Dulcimer Festival, Kentucky Music Week, and Western Carolina University (which has a Mountain Dulcimer Teacher Program).
- Scholarships for young STUDENTS at these festivals: Colorado Dulcimer Festival, Kentucky Music Week, and Western Carolina University.
- Scholarships at festivals for all students: Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering.
- A special subscription rate for you.
- A special subscription page with a reduced rate for your students.
- Access for teachers to the weekly video from mentors: Habits for Your Healthy Musical Habitat.
- An invitation to share your tips in 30-60 sec videos. We may include them in the weekly video: Habits for Your Healthy Musical Habitat.
- In addition, you may wish to consult with Steve Eulberg for our Teacher Mentoring Program via Skype – a service of Owl Mountain Music, Inc.
All of these benefits are also listed on our website here. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask Steve or myself.