Neil recalls an experience when a seemingly impossible task was suggested to him, with apparently very little chance of success. Having said yes anyway, a surprising unforeseen resulted in a few life lessons learned, and Neil recounts them in this episode.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It is important to say ‘yes’ and then to say ‘it’s possible’. Never discard an opportunity.
• Children all have the initial spark of creativity before they have it removed from them.
• Make the lessons fun and they will be successful. 
• Even if time is an issue, get the basics in place first. 
• Have a firm faith in your students and they will develop faith in you.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Is she playing acoustic, electric or bass guitar? ‘She wants to play ukulele’ says the voice down the phone.’ 

‘It’s a completely unreasonable request. It’s crazy. In fact you couldn’t make this up. So naturally I said yes.’

‘They’d given her one of the highest musical aptitude scores they’d ever awarded. Wow. I knew she’d be ok but that top score was a total surprise.’

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ABOUT THE HOST

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

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