I'm looking for something to recommend to a friend of mine who has self-taught from little musical experience. Zero manuscript awareness but an amazing musical ear.
I've suggested the basics as a way of bridging the gap in his knowledge (finger positions, chords etc, major and minor differences etc) but don't know how to advise him further.
What would help? I have my DD's beginner books but he seems already passed that stage and I don't want to appear that I'm patronising him. He's self-taught entirely on you tube and is playing some Elton John songs, some recent hits too (albeit on a simpler level but sounds lovely). I notice he doesn't understand chord melodies and I thought he'd pick up songs quicker if he had some basic knowledge.
If you're a piano teacher, what would you advise? Thanks!