What's good about doing things out of your comfort zone? It makes you stretch and improve.
Recently, I spoke to about 50 members of Northern Virginia Music Teacher's Association about teaching music theory and making it fun for students. I had had the assignment for about 8-10 months and had put much thought into the presentation. I have a goal to not get nervous when I speak to large groups, to be able to remember what I was going to say, to say it succinctly, clearly and interestingly. I think that only comes with practice.
I alluded to this opportunity in my blog about motivation.
It went well, I thought. I had plenty to say for the amount of time I was given. I enjoyed the presentation. There was good audience participation, smiles, and some laughter. I think everyone had fun. I was glad to have had the opportunity. Maybe I'll be able to do it again.
Recently, I spoke to about 50 members of Northern Virginia Music Teacher's Association about teaching music theory and making it fun for students. I had had the assignment for about 8-10 months and had put much thought into the presentation. I have a goal to not get nervous when I speak to large groups, to be able to remember what I was going to say, to say it succinctly, clearly and interestingly. I think that only comes with practice.
I alluded to this opportunity in my blog about motivation.
It went well, I thought. I had plenty to say for the amount of time I was given. I enjoyed the presentation. There was good audience participation, smiles, and some laughter. I think everyone had fun. I was glad to have had the opportunity. Maybe I'll be able to do it again.
