Patience is a fine thing and, among adults, a two-way street. I know that as our band's leader, I appreciate beginners bringing a learning attitude to rehearsal. I try to manifest that attitude when it's me on the learning end, as it often is.

I can't speak for others, but I respond best when people can articulate what they need in "I" messages, not "you should" messages... when they show an indication that they are assimilating what has been learned in previous encounters..... that they are open to direction and learning, and to the spirit in which these are offered. I try to manifest that approach when it's me on the learning end, as it often is.

The alternative is described HERE.

~Susan