Seeking Patient Piano teacher for child with ADHD
I am seeking a piano teacher that really understands the learning needs of children with ADHD. My 7 yr old daughter was dropped by her first teacher for getting too distracted and fidgety during lessons. Her current teacher said she had experience with neurodiverse kids but there are many distractions in the studio and i have noticed an angry and unkind tone from the teacher when my child gets distracted or “tired” (which is what my daughter just says when she is overwhelmed by too much verbal correction). My child still wants lessons and is eager to learn. She is musical and can play most things by ear but needs someone who will just make it more fun and be patient when she starts to lose focus. It would be great if half of the lesson was focused concentration and the other half was just to noodle around and jam together. I just really want to find someone she can work with rather than make her give it up or endure someone losing patience with her for her challenges from ADHD. Im willing to drive farther but Oakland or San Leandro preferred.
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