inappropriate music

Maybe this is a funny question, but what do other teachers do about swear words in sheet music? I just printed the sheet music for Some Nights by Fun for a student to start learning in January, but I’m hesitant to give a 9-year-old sheet…

• Last updated 3 years ago
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I had my first request today from a young student for dubstep music. And another this week for a movie theme song that has received reviews as the most depressing movie. Yikes…how do you handle these requests? I’m prepared to say I don’t teach those…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• boundaries, inappropriate music, moral dilemma with music, outside music, student requests, uncomfortable with music choice