It may not be a completely good idea to forget, obfuscate or deny our failings on our journey to being an expert in our field. Although it seems like a good idea to only present the positive, Neil explains the advantages of being open and honest about our past failures and mistakes in the content of our teaching.   

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Honesty builds a bridge between you and your students.
• Students will be more confident and hopeful to see you have overcome your past difficulties as they are currently.
• You will be making it clear that they are not the problem. Difficulties should be expected and overcome. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘If he told them that he hadn’t always been an expert they might somehow assume that he wasn’t an expert after all.’

‘To my tiny and thoroughly addled mind, it makes absolute sense to share with my own students the sad, twisted story of my own appalling lack of talent, my own frustration and utter bewilderment.’

‘Every day I remorselessly manipulate…er..sorry..influence them so that they can get out of their own way and get more of what they want in music and in life.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Tutor Podcast

 www.Neilcowmeadow.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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