Are you a multi-tasker? Is there a particular time that you remember in particular?
I'm inspired to write about this, because I was told by a student today that she sometimes recites multiplication-tables while practising. She told me that a combination of a certain piece that she was practising with the 5X multiplication-tables was particularly hard. I laughed and told her how proud I was that she could do music and math at the same time. I hope this means I am doing something right!:)
Later on I was talking about this with another student, who informed me that she as well multiplies while practising piano and sometimes sings her multiplication while playing!
A couple of years ago I had a lovely student who would have entire conversations with me while playing her songs.
My students never cease to amaze me!
I am a strong believer in multi-tasking.
For example: when I commute to practices, my own lessons and friends houses by cycling, I listen to the children's songs that I need to learn to sing for toddler classes at the same time. This can sometimes have the interesting effect of whistling "Old MacDonald Had A Farm" or the "Hokey Pokey" at dinner parties, but is generally helpful!
My commute involves lots of walking, the subway, and the train, so lots of time to do other things! When I'm walking, I go over lesson plans (so yes, sometimes this means I'm singing catchy kiddie songs!). On the subway, I usually read a magazine (Chatelaine) to menu- plan or check out home organization ideas. Then on the train, I either plan lessons or... nap. :)
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