Music education itz the crirriciilitiizcharacter. He can exercise his influence by precept and example over
the pupils, and extend it even to the parents and families of these stu-
dents. He will therefore be influential in moulding individuals who
will not only be desirable members of the family, but of the commu-
nity and society at large.
To sum up, then, the private music teacher, imbued with a mission-
ary spirit, equipped professionally and culturally, progressive in his
outlook on professional growth, and with a well-balanced philosophy
of life, will contribute significantly to human betterment of both young
people and adults. He will not only develop their innate tendencies for
music expression but also channel their creatives energies inta fruitful
musical activities. He will not only provide them with the necessary
tools and techniques to facilitate musical expression but he will furnish
them with opportunities for social interchange through music. More
than this, he will open to them a world of beauty and lift them from
the humdrum routine of daily existence. The dynamic teacher, though
unknown and unsung, will ultimately be the potential builder of better
people and greater nations.