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[quote=Anonymous]Wait. You were thinking of graduating from an online lesson to a teacher who comes to your house?

No no no no. You understand nothing of the music business, OP. The teachers who are willing to drive to clients' houses are NOT the teachers who are worthwhile. Also, online music lessons are only for temporary bridging between real in-person lessons. They should never be used as the main method of instruction.

All the best teachers have more than enough students and teach from their home studio, or a reputable music school or university. They do not have the time or inclination to drive for lessons! Their students come to them. Ask around for a real teacher, and get off your bum and drive your kids there.

And don't give me that rubbish about homework. My kids has been playing her instrument for more than 10 years, has a heavy load of advanced courses in high school, and has two private lessons a week (in the teacher's studio we drive to), plus youth orchestra, plus additional rehearsals for chamber ensemble. In addition to her sport and other endeavors outside of school.

You've got to ask yourself why you're doing this, OP. If it's just to while away the afternoon in a pleasant manner, well and good. But if you hope that this activity might lead to more opportunities in the future, such as a talking point in a college essay, volunteer accompaniment for school choirs, chamber group with piano, competition wins, etc... right now your kids are probably not on that path. [/quote]

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