I always enjoy the first get together with a prospective new student. Like many teachers, I offer a complimentary first lesson. At the end of the lesson, students will have a good idea of my approach to the instrument, and I should have a good idea of their abilities. We discuss their interests, strengths and weaknesses and, together, we can set realistic goals.
It’s at the first meeting that we both get a chance to get to know each other. I really try to understand where they’re at, musically, and go from there. For me, it’s mostly about finding a comfort level and relating to them. This applies as much to the five year-olds as it does to the forty-five year-olds. We’re all people, and I always respect that.
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