Beginner training plan
Your first lessonTypically I gauge where the student is as far as experience, exposure and information absorption rate. I spend a lot of time getting to know my students so they feel comfortable to learn with me.
Lesson 2-3We dive right into learning technique, theory and whatever pieces are in their wheel house. I usually recommend books that we can go through together.
Lesson 4-10By this point we should be familiar with each other and their should be a level of understanding on my part as to where the student can go and what they’re capable of at the present moment.
Lesson 11+At this point and beyond we will continue to work hard and in addition to that I’ll have a conversation about how they think they’re doing. As far as content and lesson structure goes, we should have established that before this point, so not much will have changed in that regard. The first year of lessons are very important as there is much to go over and learn. Most of the beginners materials will be conceptual and technical.
What you need to bringTheir books, a pencil and their brains!
What I can bringStaff paper, laptop, extensive sheet music for advanced students.
