| Cartera - regarding trial lessons with teachers - Unfortunately for most of us, going through the admissions process with our kid is usually our first and only exposure, so it's hard to know in advance what to do! My kid did have some trial lessons, but applied to a couple schools, including the one he attends, without prior contact. (It was a scheduling and cost issue.) In those cases, he was able to use advice from others as to who might be a good match for him. (One of the reasons summer programs can be so beneficial! Those are folks who knew my S's playing, and were able to make school and teacher recommendations that were valuable and appropriate.) Although I don't recommend it, it IS possible, based on his experience, to get in, and have a successful relationship, with a teacher you've never met. |