My DS who is 10 has an interest in music - plays the guitar and has bursts of liking the piano. I taught him myself when aged 8 using the Pauline Hall beginner books - his interest waned a bit, but he then was keen to start again and so i got him a teacher that come to the houses each week. He has lost his enthusiasm again ( teacher is young and vibrant so not coming from her). I am stopping the lessons as it is a waste of money of he isn't practising.
He does like playing though - he uses youtube to learn pop songs. I'm not bothered about grades, ( i slogged it out to grade5) and if he just does it for pleasure that is fine with me.
So my question is where do we go from here? I am thinking maybe an online course where he can work at his own pace or do i get him fun music and just say to hell with the fingering! Does anyone have an experiences to share of less formal learning?
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whiteagle · 28/07/2016 23:12
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