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“Theory is something that is written down after the music has been made so we can explain it to others”– Levi Clay
sometimes in a lesson we will work on a tune one half then scale type stuff or new chords the second half ..sometimes iff they have a particular thing they are struggling with we will work on that and how to overcome it the whole lesson
Some people just want to learn a few songs to play and sing round a barbecue...others want to be the next Steve Vai.. sometimes the ones that just want to play round the barbecue will want more from it in time ....so many variables in my opinion
*Having said that I don't, I'm just about to invest in a few (probably the Rockschool syllabus books and a couple of HL ones). None of my students have any inclination to study for exams, but I need to be prepared in case I get any that do - plus it'd be good to have some structured learning guides to fall back on.
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As a tutor of 10 years so many people ask "Do I need to buy a book?" before starting lessons. Unless you're doing grades then the answer is always no. I am the book in some ways, I put together material that is suited to their playing level, style and musical tastes. If I don't think they can play it I won't give them it. And I don't like the idea of a book showing them how to do something, especially when the resource is inaccurate anyway.
Thanks for the replies folks. I started this thread back in July and have only just noticed that anybody had replied to it, as it laid dormant until September. It looks like my own experience and feeling reflects quite a few of you. As I said in the OP I tend to put together my own materials for each individual student, depending on what they want and what I think they can manage. This makes sense for me in terms of serving the students as well as possible, but is quite labour intensive, so I also look to get whatever economies can be had from published materials. I have been using the RGT and Rockschool books for those students who want to do exams, but I see these as graded material, rather than a method.
Anyway, thanks again for all your views and thanks to those who have suggested particular books. I will check them out.