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Burnout and the Beginning Music Educator by Gene Bechen

I learned that burnout is the result of long-term stress and that certain personality types are more prone to burnout. I also learned that music educators, who are often the most productive, dedicated, and committed to their fields, are frequently most affected by burnout. As a beginning music educator, you can help yourself a great deal by becoming more aware of the symptoms of burnout and how to prevent it in the early stages of your career.

Asides

  • docile (adjective) 1. readily trained or taught; teachable. How has the word 'docile' come to mean something negative? Shouldn't we wish all our students were docile? #
  • Ruffing (n.) The stomping of feet as a form of applause. As a member of an orchestra I've done this many times in recognition of a soloist or conductor. Now I know what it is called! #

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