basics

Question: I have just signed on a Special Needs student. She is 9 years old. Her favorite song is Happy Birthday. Mum said they play that every day! I know we normally teach this at the end of Foundation Level 1 but I would like…

• Last updated 2 years ago
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In my initial lesson with adult students, I often will introduce the Basics followed by Dreams Come True. It has become a common theme that people really don’t understand that diagram; I am considering starting with the right hand of Ode to Joy. Sadly I…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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I am seeing some gaps in the foundation of my two 9-year-olds. They are at the end of F1 and their playlist is strong, and they have been starting Accompaniment 1 with learning the basic chord triad shapes. They seemed to understand it well but…

• Last updated 7 years ago
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I have had a few students lately who have struggled with learning. I have broken everything down into the smallest steps etc. and have great support from their parents, but they still are struggling. I did a small test with both students (one in Level…

• Last updated 7 years ago
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