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Leeanne I., Australia

I did and it felt very flat to me. One student ended up quitting and I was back to a private student. You could always try it and see how you go.

Kimberly B., Oregon

I haven’t ever, but it does seem like it would fall flat, also the age difference might be a bit much. If you did try it, I wonder if the older boy might take on more of an adult role and do some teaching to get them interacting??

Lauren C., Australia

Maybe you can devise an ensemble project/rhythm/reading/improv activity and overlap the lessons and see how they respond? Extra value for each student too as they get a bit more than the extra lesson while you try it out.

Kerry V., Australia

I was thinking today that one of my very quiet students has blossomed since being in her own lessons rather than sharing.

Jane H., Australia

A view in some alternative schools. They put 2 shy children together so they have to learn to talk to each other. Put 2 chatty children together so they have to learn to listen to each other. 😀

Susan M., Canada

I have two shy girls together and I’ve tried for a long time to bring up the energy . They both keep coming but it doesn’t blossom.

I don’t regret doing it. They move forward, and we do have chuckles in the lesson as I push them out of their comfort zones ever so gently, but I had to change my expectation that it would feel more lively. As long as they keep working away, it’s just what it is I think.