It's pretty well universally accepted that getting music lessons for your kids are a good thing, but not all lessons are equal. The thing that makes the biggest difference is the teacher. Even if you go to a respectable institution or company, there's still one individual in charge of the lessons and their relationship with your kid will determine how successful the lessons are. Here's what to look for.
Any consideration of the right teacher involves knowing what kind of learner your child is. How outgoing, how devoted they are to learning, etc. Many students now just want to learn songs that interest them, not classical tunes or scales, and so getting a hard, old-school, rigid teacher may not be a great fit, even if they're a wonderful teacher. On the other hand, you don't want some teenager who can play acceptable guitar who's merely looking to make some cash on the side. You want a fun teacher with standards who will push your child enough, but not too much. It's a fine balance, but if your child is just looking to have some fun, or you aren't willing to push him too hard, err on the side of enjoyment. The last thing you want to do is turn him off of the instrument.
If your child is just starting out, the teacher's expertise is less important. But if your child has been playing for a while or is particularly developed, you'll want to find a teacher who specializes in your child's preferred kind of music. Not only will they be able to guide them in the techniques associated with that style, but, also surprisingly crucial, they will expose your child to other bands and sounds they haven't heard.
The guitar teacher is a respected musical opinion and their tastes matter more than just anyone else's off the street. Musicians depend on inspiration to keep them going, and being introduced to music they wouldn't have otherwise heard is an underrated aspect of a teacher's job. It goes without saying that the teacher needs to be proficient in the genre of music your child loves, but hopefully they love it too. This is hard to gauge, so be mindful to ask these kinds of questions about the lessons.
When you meet the teacher you'll be able to tell from their demeanour and countenance what kind of personality they have, and whether this is suited to your child. You want to look for a fun professional with a sense of humour (fortunately, for whatever reason, musicians are disproportionately humorous). Who isn't sketchy and who show up to their lessons on time. Another thing is his willingness to speak to you about your child's development. That's a good indicator of a devoted teacher. But ultimately, the most telling aspect will be the rate of your child's improvement. So long as he's having fun and getting better at his instrument, he has the right teacher!
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