It's all about character. The values and habits that I hope to instill in students are, to me, more important than how well they play a crescendo. But in reality, behaviors and habits are extremely tough to guide only seeing students once or twice a week. That's why parents are so important. And as tests or recitals come, we can really see what students are made of and how they react to pressure and challenges - that's the value of tests for me.
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