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Double Bass Teacher showing their diploma? Yes or No

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Silevesq

Silevesq

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#1
I recently put my diploma on my wall in my rehearsal space at home.

It made me wonder. Although I don't teach at home, I know lots of professionals put their diploma in sight for their client. Doctor, mechanics, lawyers and so on. But I don't recall seeing any of my teacher do the same...

I'm curious as a teacher what is your point of view on the subject?
But also as a student how do you see that?

Ps: @Chris Fitzgerald or any other Mod, if this is not the right place to ask this question feel free to move it to the right place or tell me where to post it.

diplome.jpg In case someone want to see them.
 
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Private music teaching isn't licensed. For me, that's the difference. No one, I don't think, cares about my degrees, least of all me - I couldn't tell you where mine are, so they're not up on any walls. But I get that a doctor might want to show his.

Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

-S-
 
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#3
You EARNED it and it lends credibility to you as a professional. You should display it where you teach students, if feasible. If not, your webpage bio can sing your praises. Beware, if you're teaching kids, their parents would like to see your credentials. Their kids - your students - will only care 1) how "cool" you are and 2) how "cool" you can make them sound quickly
 
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#4
This thread is fine where it is, IMO. It’s not like this forum gets a ton of traffic!

On topic, I don’t even have my degrees framed, much less on the walls of my studio. One of them is rolled up in the garage, and the others are probably in the basement somewhere. :bag:

What I do display proudly in my teaching studio, though, are the recital programs of the students who have graduated from the studio.

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those are the credentials I’m most proud of!
 
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lightbg said:
I taught public school music for more years than I care to remember, and I know I have my teaching certificate and BA somewhere in the house, but I don't display them. I can tell within 10 minutes if a teacher knows his/her stuff and if they will supply me with what I need to know.

Paper doesn't always equal cred.

Jake
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I agree. No need to display your diplomas.
 
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...I'm with @Les Fret on this one... diplomas (which I have several of) don't really mean squat in academia... they want transcripts... with a music instructor, I'd rather hear him play for a few minutes than see a piece of paper from Berklee...
 
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Steve Freides said:
@Don Kasper, I've always pronounced "Rochester" like it was spelled "Rodchester" - am I alone in this or is it a common malapropism? Inquiring minds want to know, and I do, too.

-S-
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Hi Steve,
You're using the common Jack Benny pronunciation - "Oh, Rod-chester!" (Google it, kids.)
Real Western New Yorkers pronounce it "Raach-ester". Be sure to use plenty of nasal "twang" on the first half, for authenticity.
Thanks, Steve.
 
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I have my birth certificate framed and hanging on my office wall. Does that count?

It proves I didn't hatch, or mutate from another species within my lifetime, or fly in from another planet or parallel universe.

In some of the musical communities that I play with, those are all important points, probably more important than my education or musical qualifications.

FWIW, I've also framed and hung my ca. 1965 bicycle license. Don't see those much anymore.
 
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@Tom Lane I totally agree with you on this one, but I feel there is a certain lack of trust regarding these achievements.

@Chris Fitzgerald really cool idea I like that!

@Steve Freides It's funny cause when I think teaching I never think privately, maybe it's because of all the bad private teachers I've had. They would have had a bit more credibility with a diploma.

@Don Kasper I can see that you proudly show it

As my point of view, I'm torn on the subject. I've studied with amazing musicians that are well known that turned out to be the worst teacher I've ever had and other that were amazing. On the other and I've had teachers that only have their diploma as a backup and somewhere amazing and others were amazingly bad...

In my case the M.Mus only helped me get a higher salary on my elementary school job... I've met plenty of students that don't even know what is a "Master" that it just become a crutch to explain. I've been talking about this with other school teachers they are on the fence on the subjects. On one side there is the lack of respect for the profession and on the other side is the willingness to get credited for your studying yet the shame of having ti do it. Regarding showing it, since I'm not legally qualified, I can't get a position so, no chance of displaying them. The kids would rather watch me on YouTube then watch my diploma...
 
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