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[quote=Anonymous]Our experience (mom with NO music aptitude but definitely a LOVE for all music).

I always encourage DS's love of music - even if I can't STAND it (#dubstep)

I always get a fun, hip YOUNG teacher - highschool aged or college-aged if high-school is not available. Call your local school to find a  teacher. I pay close attention during lesson; Is the teacher responding to my child's needs? This could mean anything from pushing harder when necessary to backing off when necessary.

Make sure the teacher leaves good notes and directions for the week's practice. If possible, record the lesson. You know how it is when you get home and you don't know where to start after a lesson. ...

I usually sit on the bench during piano practice: "please play that again! That sounded good!" "is that correct? are you sure?" even though I have NO IDEA what he's playing or if it's correct. Always encouraging, often rewarding for time spent playing. It is hard! Their hands cramp. They can't remember what the teacher said! The teacher makes it look so easy!

Ask the teacher to help find good tutorials on Youtube for practicing during the week. There are many ways to play the same piece, so finding a piece together will help everyone stay on the same page.

Also, while you may desire a "classical music training" for your child, I find that pop tunes are much more motivating, and he learns just as well. I always look for a teacher who can play pop tunes or even jazz. Something DC can relate to rather than strictly classical music. Once DC has learned to read and appreciate music, perhaps he will go on to classical...[/quote]

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