Episode 9: Avoiding Burnout, Student vs Teacher Mindsets and Loving your Work with Nathan Bishop
In this episode of the Find Your Lilt Podcast, host Hannah Harris chats with fiddler, improviser, and teacher Nathan Bishop. They explore Nathan's journey in music, the balance between teaching and performing, and the importance of flexibility and motivation in Irish music. Nathan shares insights on navigating burnout, the significance of non-music hobbies, and the dynamics of student-teacher relationships. They also discuss various teaching methods, including the spiral learning approach, and how to effectively engage students in group settings.
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