Eddie, like you I am old school MOST of the time. All young students who come to me must learn how to read music. But for the bucket list people or older people who just want to learn some chords for their campfire sing-a-longs then that's what I teach them.

If one learns music it becomes a lifetime experience. For most whom do not learn music it is just a passing fad. This information is based on the fact that many of my guitar playing friends from the 60's haven't played in years; they were also the ones who did not learn how to read music.

BUT you do not need to learn music to make good music; others have to transcribe what they play. Wes Montgomery couldn't read a note of music but he was a fantastic player. What about The Beatles? They wrote some fantastic music with no music knowledge, just very good ears.

So back to the point Joanne idea is a good one; get people to play music. Even if one person from her audience decides to continue their music education would be a big plus. For the others just play and have fun. YMMV

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