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Comment on 5 Habits of the Effective Mentor by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:41:53 +0000

Well put Chuck! I wish I could say I’ve never told my sons “because I said so.” As a music teacher I love the question “why?” but I guess I’m like so many other parents when it comes to being impatient when my boys ask “why?” –Thanks for helping me putting that back into PERSPECTIVE!

Comment on 5 Habits of the Effective Mentor by Chuck Tobias

Chuck Tobias — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:38:00 +0000

It’s interesting to compare mentoring and parenting. We can easily forget that when we’re raising children we should at times treat them the same way we would anyone else, with respect, openness, consideration, as an individual person. A mentor would never answer the question “why” with the old parental response “because I said so.” Which is probably why a mentor gets better results at times than parents!

Comment on 5 Streamlined Techniques for Building a Repertoire that Grows You by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:25:59 +0000

Hopefully this provides a good prompt!

Comment on 5 Streamlined Techniques for Building a Repertoire that Grows You by Grace

Grace — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:31:48 +0000

Good Points. Common sense learning issues that the majority of people overlook (or lack the patience to do, untill prompted)

Comment on 5 Common Mistakes Practicing Musicians Make by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:21:54 +0000

You made me think of another way of saying it: When we first start out, it’s not about “doing it right” but “enjoying doing it.” We’ll have plenty of time to get it right down the road, but not if we don’t enjoy it enough to stick with it!

Comment on 5 Common Mistakes Practicing Musicians Make by Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:30:40 +0000

So true! I struggle with these things everyday. Thanks for putting this out there and reminding us that music is about doing it, sharing it and loving it!

Comment on Mike’s Book by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:35:50 +0000

Thanks Laura! Great to hear from you! When am I making Fettuccini for you and Ron again!?

Comment on Mike’s Book by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:34:16 +0000

Thank you Anne!

Comment on A KEY TO SUCCESS by Mike Roberts

Mike Roberts — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:32:56 +0000

Haha – thank you Anne – now I’m blushing! Donna is kind of biased ya know

Comment on Mike’s Book by Laura Fiet

Laura Fiet — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:29:17 +0000

I am so excited for you Mike! I know this book is something you have been wanting to do and working on for some time. It looks like you have captured exactly what you described when you told Ron and I about the book some time ago. Congratulations on your achievement! You ROCK!