Just as the title really!
DS is 9 and plays two instruments (guitar and oboe)
He has ayes the oboe for 16 months, guitar for 4 months. Prior to this he played the recorder so is well into the habit of music practise. He also goes to 30 minutes of music theory club after school.
Currently he has taken no grades but his oboe teacher is beginning to prepare him for grade 1 in the summer.
How quickly could we expect him to progress (I realise this is dependent on the child, the instrument, outside forces etc but in general...)
To put it in context, DS practises both daily, oboe about 15 minutes, guitar anything upto about 40 minutes as he is in love with it and will often disappear upstairs for 15 minutes to play. Also plays in school orchestra and woodwind group. His dedication is not in question and he is reasonably able, ie he doesn't seem to struggle in any way, despite my woeful lack of musical ability.
I think exam preparation will suit him as he enjoys a challenge and something concrete to work towards but don't want to become one of those ludicrously pushy parents :)
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Slapntickleothewenches · 03/02/2014 08:55
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