[Kim Davidson]

I am currently teaching a 5 year old and it is going wonderfully! Some advice – I would only take a student that young if the parent/parents were committed to helping. The mom comes to every lesson and takes extensive notes so that she can work with the daughter during the week. Lesssons are a half hour and I am careful to never be in a hurry for her to learn or perfect concepts.
I am using a combination of Suzuki and traditional teaching. They have purchased the Suzuki book and CD, student listens to the CD continually. We often work on just one concept from a song in a lesson (ex. Lavender’s Blue – placeing 4 fingers one week, next week, place & play, etc.). We also use Pamela Burner’s “Play the Harp Beautifully”, so she is learning to read note and rhythms.
I’m excited about how it is going, but I know that it would not work without the mom there – it’s definitely a joint effort.

[Kim Davidson]

Thanks for the reply, Daniel! I’d did get it working – I think the problem was/is a faulty or loose wire.

[Kim Davidson]

Thanks Adam! I’m not sure what my pick-up is – I’ve had it for over 15 years, can’t remember what brand…. I’ll take the M-Track to the local music store and have them check it out first (I bought it on E-Bay).

Do you record and if so, what do you use? Thanks for your time!!

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