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The next proper move
teacher should make is first to study character of material just mastered by pupil. Then, select more material similar to first. Even if it is almost like first, pupil does not care, just so he knows that he has received a new piece.
As pupil grows more acquainted with this form of material, discontinue it and introduce new things which require a little more effort on pupil's part. But this change must be done with much discretion.
After a short while, teacher will see his pupil progressing upward into more difficult pieces with surprising quickness, and will have satisfaction of knowing it is result of his own correct instructions. And product of this work is an interested and enthusiastic pupil.
Written by Earl S. Hilton, this article was taken from the July 1923 issue of "Etude Musical Magazine." This article is featured at http://www.thepianopages.com, along with free piano lessons, sheet music, products, and lots more.
