L asked me this morning to teach her how to play the piano. I said sure, we'll try it, but in the back of mind, aaaalllll the insecurities I feel about the entire process came roaring back. First, I've wrestled with the idea of whether I should teach her (and eventually E) or not. Should I allow someone else so that they can differentiate between Mom and Teacher? Or, should I do it so that they can progress at their own pace, i.e. move faster than most students if they comprehend things quicker? Then, if I do teach them, what's the best way to go about doing it? Should I use methods I'm used to? Should I try something new? Should I even use a method? On top of all that, how often should I be reviewing things with them? A lesson a week, or a lesson a day? How do I handle practicing? I can't do what my mom did, which was stand at my left side and yell at me for 30 minutes every day for six years. Or do I do that? It seems effective, in retrospect, considering my piano skills. SO MANY QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS.
I guess we'll try a short lesson today. Then, it's back to my pedagogy materials for research. Then? We'll see where we end up. What would you do? Would you teach your own child or not?
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