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31. Why Curiosity Fuels Lifelong Learning | The Dallas School of Music · The Dallas School of Music Minute

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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Hello, and welcome to the Dallas School of Music Minute.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: I'm Dr.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Bob Lawrence, Director of the Dallas School of Music.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Today I'd like to talk about listening.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: When people think about music education, they often think about playing, playing the right notes, playing with good technique, playing with confidence.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: But before great musicians learn to play, they learn to listen.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: They listen to the rhythm.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: They listen to the tone.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: They listen to the balance between the melody and the accompaniment.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: And perhaps most importantly, they learn to listen to themselves.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: At the Dallas School of Music, we encourage students to become active listeners, not simply hearing what comes out of their instrument, but asking thoughtful questions.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Was my rhythm steady?
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Did I shape that musical phrase correctly?
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Is that the sound I intended to create?
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Those questions transform practice.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: They transform lessons.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: And over time, they transform musicians.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Listening develops awareness.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Awareness leads to understanding.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: And understanding leads to better decisions.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: The remarkable thing is that this habit doesn't stay in music.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Students who learn to listen carefully often become better communicators, better collaborators, and better learners.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Because listening is more than a musical skill.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: It is a lifelong skill.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: And like every important skill, it can be learned.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Thanks for spending a minute with me today.
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  Dr. Bob Lawrence: Until next time, enjoy the journey as you continue to discover, learn, and play.