X-rated Bob wrote:
I think teachers are entitled to have expectations and to have their preferred way of working.
Say X-Rated Bob is giving little Johnny lessons. Say little Johnny doesn't feel like practicing that scale that XRB said he should practice. XRB, being a kind person, doesn't say anything or do anything when Johnny doesn't do his homework.
6 months later word gets around from Johnny's dad that "I sent Johnny to X-Rated Bob and he hasn't learned a damn thing." Not good for XRB's reputation.
Not saying that Tamago is a little Johnny. Just saying that teachers are entitled to have expectations of the pupil as well.
Yes and No!
Teachers are allowed to have expectations, obviously, we all do, but the question becomes at what point will they start to push and force their students to learn. Ultimately the teacher is still getting paid, if the student doesnt want to learn yet, it just means more guitar lessons and more money for the teacher.
Im sure the parents will know the type of character their child is, and whether he does or does not do his homework. It is their duty to make him learn. But then again, how can you force someone to make them learn guitar. Guitar should come from you. I am a very good example. I went to lessons from when I was about 15, and because I didnt understand, I didnt learn, well I didnt erally do my homework. It would of made no difference if I did. Sure I would of knowon how to play the harmonic minor. But would I really have appreciated it, and known its use?
As of recently, since I have really become in-love with everything guitar related, I have taken the initiative to learn. I am further in my 6 months of training then I was in 2 years. You have to want it! Thats why my teacher doesnt really want to teach children under 13, cause do they really know?
