Precision and Sequenced Teaching Style

Snapshot:
If you’re a Precision and Sequenced teacher, you believe in the power of structure and mastery of fundamentals. Your lessons are carefully planned and executed with accuracy. You see beauty in well-crafted technique, consistent practice habits, and a clear, logical path to improvement. You value discipline not as a restriction, but as the framework that allows artistry to truly flourish.

Era Inspiration:
Like the detailed craftsmanship of the Baroque period, this style thrives on order, refinement, and mastery. Great music and great learning both grow from a strong technical foundation, built one step at a time.

Teaching Tips:

• Balance rigour with reward:

  Pair challenging technical drills with short, enjoyable pieces to keep motivation high.

• Introduce ornamentation creatively:

  Let students experiment with adding small variations to a melody they already know.

• Layer learning:

  Build lessons in small, progressive steps, adding one new skill at a time to prevent overwhelm.

• Use “perfect practise” sessions:

  Encourage slow, mindful repetitions to engrain accuracy before increasing speed.

• Surprise them with role reversal:

  Let the student “be the teacher” for a few minutes, it tests mastery and boosts confidence.

Fun Fact:
Even the most rule-loving composers often left room for creativity, Bach’s students were encouraged to add their own ornamentation when performing.