Method - boring

[pianobr]

Hello everyone!

I play guitar... for more than 20 years. Recently, I started studying classical piano and learning how to read sheet music. However, something about my teacher's approach doesn't sit well with me. He wants me to go through all the lessons in a specific book (they're very simple lessons for children). I find that boring and tedious. I understand that reading music is important, but I feel like I could learn that by reading through simple repertoire instead. I feel stuck with this method — it seems too rigid. What do you think?

[quantum]

While method books can teach you  how to read, they are not the only source for learning that skill.  Learning the actual skill and being able to apply it is far more important than a regimented following of a method. 

Does this teacher instruct all their students in this way?  Have you brought this concern up with your teacher?

If this teacher is unwilling to adapt, it is possible that this teacher may not be a good fit for your learning style. 

[pianobr]

Yes. He teaches everyone that way and said that this is the way to learn.

[quantum]

If that is the case, I would start looking for another teacher.   

You might want to give your current teacher a few more lessons to evaluate if you are making progress, especially if you have only been with this teacher for a short time.   Some students respond well to this kind of teaching.  However, if the student's needs aren't being met due to a teacher's stubbornness, it can really be devastating to the student.  If this is truly the case, it is best to move on to another teacher. 


Are you able to have engaging discussions with this teacher during lessons?  Or is it more of a one-way discussion - do things my way or the highway type attitude?