I've started teaching music lessons, which has been really rewarding! Two of my students have dyslexia, though. I knew about one had it (she's my 12 year old sister), but the ukulele is her second instrument, and she's having no trouble learning. In fact, she shows a lot of talent.
I didn't know that the other one, though. I just found out yesterday (from someone outside his family) Again, he's 12. Apparently, he's tested in the genius levels of IQ, but has a hard time with written communication in general. I've been using Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Tips 'N' Tunes as our textbook, but he seems to be having trouble following the music on the page.
If text is not a good way for him to process information, I want to know how far I should go to give him information in a way that works for him. Maybe a video course would work better for him, but I don't know where to start with one of those. Maybe a memorization process would be better for him, too.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any experience as a student (or teacher) in a similar situation. If so, what advice would you have on how to proceed.
I didn't know that the other one, though. I just found out yesterday (from someone outside his family) Again, he's 12. Apparently, he's tested in the genius levels of IQ, but has a hard time with written communication in general. I've been using Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Tips 'N' Tunes as our textbook, but he seems to be having trouble following the music on the page.
If text is not a good way for him to process information, I want to know how far I should go to give him information in a way that works for him. Maybe a video course would work better for him, but I don't know where to start with one of those. Maybe a memorization process would be better for him, too.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any experience as a student (or teacher) in a similar situation. If so, what advice would you have on how to proceed.