Mentoring Students: A credo

I take mentoring students seriously. High standards of teaching and performing are standard expectations. However, my credo for mentoring means:

• Being there and available all week long (except for professional activities off-campus – also important – see below)

• Giving students opportunities/challenges to grow as musicians and persons

• Giving students professional performances off-campus

• Yet, encouraging gratis performances to share our art and encourage others (schools and community concerts and presentations)

• Teaching opportunities (peers and off-campus)

• Expecting the highest standards of myself (personally and professionally) providing the best model and example to inspire

• Performing, teaching, lecturing, writing, e.g. being a well-rounded musician – locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

• Bringing the world to our students. Bringing them out into the world. Connections are vital to personal development, developing empathy, widening the worldview, and for professional networking connections.

• Being available to really listen to them, their needs and concerns as persons

I post this for my own regular assessing of my teaching and professionalism. However, I welcome any suggestions...Am I missing something?