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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our tween DCs have been taking (classical) piano lessons for 9 and 7 years respectively. We originally just intended this to be part of a well-rounded education, but the older one loves music and is thinking of becoming a music teacher. They've had two very good teachers over the years and occasionally place in fairly intense local competitions, but they study strictly classical repertoire. I'm wondering whether the older one would benefit from switching to a teacher who would expose him to other genres--would this be a good idea from the point of view of getting into music/music education programs later on or would sticking to classical be better?
In general, I'm also wondering whether it's better to stick with classical from the point of view of acquiring a solid base or whether diversifying is ok? The older one now plays stuff that apparently used to be considered college level repertoire but is pushed down these days onto younger and younger kids as long as they can handle it. Does that mean he knows enough classical to branch off? Or not?
The younger one is also acquiring other interests so I'm not sure about the feasibility of keeping up with the intensive practice routine their teacher requires, and I think she would enjoy learning other genres. At the same time, I would hate to cut short what has so far felt in many respects like a gold-plated music education.

Thanks for any input. [/quote]

Would you be able to provide your instructor's info?

Thank you [/quote]

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