I have taught music, piano private lessons inclusive, for more years now than I'd like to mention and must tell you that, even though Band in a Box software can be quite the learning tool, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND USING BAND IN A BOX for this stated purpose as it would only provide a "crutch" for the beginning student, allowing a path whereas they could lean on the playback of the program to learn that which they are supposed to be learning to READ and play by ear.

Such would lead to larger problems further down the line for the student.

The best answer here is to keep up the encouragement.

Offering small rewards for overcoming slight hurdles that the parent defines can often make this situation a faster path for both student and parent, but by all means don't do the child the disservice of making it a different process than it must be by providing ways to cut corners. Learning to read the chart and all is of paramount importance here and it does often take some time and patience before the light bulb comes on, but once it does, that hurdle is behind you and it is on to the next one.

Talk this over with the teacher, that is likely the best path at this point.


--Mac

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