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None of that happens anymore. Kids take lessons and learn songs, not music. That is sad.




As usual, blanket statements are usually inaccurate -- and this one is inaccurate.




Not totally.

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Fortunately for me about 95% of the kids I teach have parents who understand the importance of learning to read music. The other 5% don’t stay around long because my teaching philosophy is my way or the highway.




Ha, ha -- I think you supported my thesis.

Kevin

P.S. Pssst ... here's a secret ... Music is about songs. Music is NOT theory. Theory is a useful tool to describe why music works, but it is not the master of the music. Music is the master.


Now at bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh @ bandcamp or soundcloud: Kevin @ soundcloud