" It takes a village" applies to music instruction too, why private study reinforces school programs
It is a very rare occurrence that your musician will master his/her instrument by ONLY studying in a public school music program. Public Group School Music educators have a daunting task in 4th grade to try and teach all different instruments to all different students with all different learning styles in a group setting. I give them lots of credit! If you feel that your musician really does have a knack for an instrument, I recommend that you really consider private instruction. Just as you invest in their education through tutoring, or invest in their health by visiting the dentist twice a year...……...consider private instruction for their instrument a way to give them a leg up on the competition. Private instruction with the right educator will help your musician soar. The right educator will observe your musician, and start to pick up cues on how to best teach your musician. Parents, Grandparents and other extended family members are important too....