<p>Just catching up with this thread - thank you all for the advice. Thumper1 sent me the information sheet her son put together, and it was extremely helpful. </p>
<p>We picked up the Bach 1530 this weekend, and my son likes it much better than the Hunter he had this year. I’m going to start looking for a teacher, and perhaps make another exchange if something else is recommended.</p>
<p>I’m interested in the jazz/classical issue. My son definitely loves jazz, but he accepts the wisdom of his piano teacher that he needs to focus on classical music. He learns 2-3 jazz pieces per year. He also loves the classical pieces. At his last recital, he played Fur Elise (full version) and two jazz pieces that he had heard someone else play. He got the names and asked his teacher whether he could learn them. They were “Beginning to See the Light” (Ellington) and “Bumble Boogie.” When he played them at the recital, he started bopping around, dancing sitting down, to his teacher’s chagrin. I know it’s not proper technique, but it was very funny and I’m glad I have it on tape. </p>
<p>I’m glad to know about the Lagond School, OdysseyTigger. I’m thinking that I might look for a classical teacher first, and perhaps add a jazz teacher later, or have my son participate in their workshops.</p>