reluctant students

I would greatly appreciate your feedback in a new situation that has never happened to me before. One of my adult students, who just moved into Book 4, is a retired doctor and used to getting his own way. While he initially was willing to…

• Last updated 2 years ago
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The role of the parent or coach with Gateway students can differ quite a bit from the role they play in the Simply Music Piano program. Learn why this is often necessary, ways in which you can still keep parents involved, and hear some real-life…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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I have just taken on a student with 6 years traditional experience. She’s 13. Her mother says that getting her to practice and attend her traditional lessons was becoming a bone of contention within the family and she is rebelling. She basically hates piano and…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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I wanted to share a territory victory, even though it caused me to lose a student.  This student was 12 (not quite a teenager, but BOY did she act like one). I told her coming in, as I do with all prospective students of this…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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