DS1 is currently in Y9, and will go up to Y10 in September, so starting GCSEs, which include music (but BTEC rather than GCSE).
He has played a brass instrument since Y3, and has just recently achieved Grade 3 on Baritone Horn. However in Y2 was offered chance to have piano lessons which he declined, a decision which he has regretted ever since. Last week the piano teacher who takes piano lessons at DS1's secondary school called me to say there was a vacancy for September if DS1 would like it.
He is keen to have a go, and we are keen. However at present we do not have a keyboard, but a friend has offered us her 10 year old Roland EP-77 keyboard, with stand and instruction manual (because she has recently bought something better)
So posting here to ask:
a) would it be piling too much on DS1 to have brass and piano lessons, bearing in mind he is not that academic, and is a bit of a "plodder"? He is in school band plus 2 others, playing brass, and has a lot of fun at these, ie not that strenous/stressful (at present). He is not sporty in any way, ie no commitment to teams/practices/matches etc.
b) Would the keyboard mentioned above be appropriate for beginner (my friend seems to think it would)
c) if "yes" to b) what would be an appropriate price for this? (No sum has been mentioned, knowing my friend it will be in excellent condition)
Would appreciate thoughts on this - thanks
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ibbydibby · 18/07/2011 12:29
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