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| Q: |
What is MusicLink? |
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The MusicLink Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks out
promising music students in need and links them with qualified music teachers
willing to teach them at up to half their normal fee for as long as the
student is committed to the lessons. |
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| Q: |
How does it work? |
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With the help of a school or community program, a student is identified
and linked with a qualified music teacher. The parent or school, targeting
students who qualify for the free or reduced school lunch program, determines
financial need. |
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| Q: |
What steps would I take to find a student? |
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The most effective way is to contact your local elementary or middle
school. The MusicLink Foundation has information and forms available to
help the school in identifying a qualifying student. The school music
teacher can identify a student who shows musical talent and the principal
or parent can verify the financial need. |
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| Q: |
I'm already teaching a student at up to half my normal fee. How do I register? |
| A: |
Log onto the MusicLink website at: www.musiclinkfoundation.org,
click on "How to Participate" and complete the MusicLink Registration
Form. Don't have internet access? Call the National Office at 703-534-
9490 and request a form. |
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| Q: |
Must I change the way I teach if I take on a MusicLink student? |
| A: |
No. You teach your MusicLink student exactly as you would any other
student in your studio. |
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| Q: |
Will I be required to continue teaching a student if the student doesn't show commitment to the lessons? |
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No, if a student does not demonstrate commitment to the lessons he
or she will be dropped from the program. Students must practice and attend
lessons on a regular basis. |
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| Q: |
Will the MusicLink Foundation pay me for teaching? |
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No. The MusicLink Foundation does not have the funds to pay teachers
to teach. The generosity of its teachers is what makes MusicLink work.
The Foundation does, however, support teachers and students with grants,
scholarships, and offers and discounts from its Business Partners. About
2 weeks after you register, you will receive an I.D. card and a list of
the current ML Business Partners and what they offer. Your I.D. number
will identify you as a ML teacher, so you can take advantage of these
discounts. |
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| Q: |
Is there a lot of paper work or record keeping involved? |
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No. The only thing required, once you are registered, is the completion
of a 1-page evaluation form in the spring. The submission of this form
initiates the re-issuance of your I.D. card. |
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| Q: |
Why should I consider becoming a MusicLink teacher? |
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Every child deserves a chance to realize his or her musical potential.
Being financially needy shouldn't negate that chance. Giving a child
one half hour a week can change that child's life forever and nothing
can compare with the satisfaction of knowing that you were responsible
for giving that gift. |
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