Would like to change the piano teacher after 5 lessons, what would you say to the teacher

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DS just changed to a new piano teacher, but could not get on. He felt the teacher a perfectionist, too strict and no fun. In some degree I agree too. He had 5 lessons already, what should I say to the teacher? Teacher is good just not right for DS, I guess. Time is not a reason I could say, the teacher already given us the time slot we requested.

Just say you are not the right person to teach ds. Thanks and bye. Pay whatever notice period they need. It happens.

you won't be the first.

Say your DS hasn't settled with her/him or personalitis aren't gelling etc. so will not be continuing lessons beyond this term (or whatever payment period you have made). It doesn't have to be more complicated than that, does it?

What I would say though is - sometimes strict, perfectionist teachers get the best out of kids once kids knuckle down and apply themselves - so be sure you DO Agree with ds before you do anything.

I would say give some more time, once they becomes li'l pally with each other, things might be fine. 5 classes are too short a time to call off.

Whatever you decide, please honour the notice period. Teachers usually know that their approach doesn't suit everyone. But discuss the problem first.

As I changed few teachers now.... Firstly I would give it 2-3 months....Secondly, why not to speak to the teacher and say that your ds finds it hard at the moment and wants the lessons to be a bit more relaxed, you do not want exams, etc? Thirdly, it is very difficult to find a strict teacher, most of them are too relaxed.... And finally, do not tell anything like-I want to stop lessons, etc, especially if you are looking for a new teacher in the same area, most of the teachers know each other and your old teacher may find out that ds did not stop lessons.
Good luck!