MUSIC TEACHING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the youngest age I can start lessons for my child.
A: There is no hard and fast rule, but a good guideline is that a child must be able to read, be physically able to play the desired instrument, and more importantly, they must have a desire to want to do it..
Q: What is the oldest age you teach?
A: There is no upper age limit, if you have a desire to learn, that is good enough. I have taught people in their late eighties, a colleague of mine taught a pupil of 102!
Q: How much notice is required to stop the lessons.
A: In reality 48 hours, the time asked to cancel a lesson. I see no point in carrying on lessons when the desire has gone. Any payments made and not used will be refunded.
Q: I don’t have an instrument yet.
A: I am happy to advise, and where desirable and possible attend with you to buy one
Q: I work shifts, is that a problem?
A: During the day, no. If you are only free evenings please contact me as we can usually sort something out.
Q: Can I sit in on my child’s lessons?
A: Whenever you want to. With younger children a 'settling in' period is often helped by a parent being present. Please be conscious of the fact that parental presence presence in the lesson may inhibit the older child.
Q: Do you have toilet facilities
A; Yes. Very close to the teaching area.
Q: My child is very shy, can you deal with that?
A: Yes, I have had much experience with that situation, and can deal with it on a case by case basis.
Q: I have a disability, can I still learn a musical instrument?
A: I have taught people with many physical and mental disabilities and had great successes. Please call me to discuss your particular needs. Carers are welcome to accompany you at all times. P{lease see the 'students with special needs' page
A: There is no hard and fast rule, but a good guideline is that a child must be able to read, be physically able to play the desired instrument, and more importantly, they must have a desire to want to do it..
Q: What is the oldest age you teach?
A: There is no upper age limit, if you have a desire to learn, that is good enough. I have taught people in their late eighties, a colleague of mine taught a pupil of 102!
Q: How much notice is required to stop the lessons.
A: In reality 48 hours, the time asked to cancel a lesson. I see no point in carrying on lessons when the desire has gone. Any payments made and not used will be refunded.
Q: I don’t have an instrument yet.
A: I am happy to advise, and where desirable and possible attend with you to buy one
Q: I work shifts, is that a problem?
A: During the day, no. If you are only free evenings please contact me as we can usually sort something out.
Q: Can I sit in on my child’s lessons?
A: Whenever you want to. With younger children a 'settling in' period is often helped by a parent being present. Please be conscious of the fact that parental presence presence in the lesson may inhibit the older child.
Q: Do you have toilet facilities
A; Yes. Very close to the teaching area.
Q: My child is very shy, can you deal with that?
A: Yes, I have had much experience with that situation, and can deal with it on a case by case basis.
Q: I have a disability, can I still learn a musical instrument?
A: I have taught people with many physical and mental disabilities and had great successes. Please call me to discuss your particular needs. Carers are welcome to accompany you at all times. P{lease see the 'students with special needs' page
