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Originally Posted by Beermaster  I think that it's you as his teacher/mentor that have inspired him here more than the Tenori  |
It is a valid point that unless a child has a mentor that knows how to motivate/guide them, then it's all moot. I think part of that, however, is showing them ways in which music can be 'cool' and fun. This sometimes means starting them off with something other than traditional music lessons. It's also of utmost importance to select the type of teachers that understand this as well.
I also think that some of you underestimate how quickly children pick things up. Some of the suggestions may seem a bit complex, but with the right kind of help, they pick it right up. I guess I agree with Beermaster in that it's more the mentors and teachers involved, than the tools themselves.
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