Abuse and toxic teachers in Polish music schools — pupils share their stories

Students at Polish music schools describe psychological abuse, brutal grading and toxic relationships with teachers. One student, Tosia, attempted suicide following a traumatic relationship with her cello teacher, while another, Basia, developed nervous tics from stress. The investigation by Maciej Orłowski, originally published on 22 September 2022, exposes a systemic problem in Polish music education.

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