Toobz

Tough question ! When I started with my first student, I just covered the basics of the horn. (Sax) We talked about how a MPC works, how to hold it, and we played a couple of notes. Mostly I let him hold it through the entire lesson, and we talked about what it takes to improve. I played for him, and let him know that I started out just like him, and everyone else does, and it is possible to play like you hope you will, by just making small improvements on a regular basis.(Try not to say everyday, or everytime. I did, and I now say something more obtainable,like "on a regular basis".) Try to end on a positive, and don't make it too long or boring. I believe by keeping it shorter, they are more excited about coming back. In the end, I find most students are excited about being there, and are eager to start playing. That goes a long way in making the first lesson start on the right note. I don't talk bout books, scales, practicing..., until later. Make it fun, and have fun yourself !