Dear Kyaan's parents,
Please let me know if your son is going to be at his piano lesson. You probably think that if you just turn up out of the blue I can deal with it and I'll just think "Oh good, that nice little boy Kyaan is here; what a nice surprise!
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You're half right. I do like your son. However, while you'll never see any signs during the lesson that I'm stressed by his being there unexpectedly, this is because when I'm in public, I use iron self-control to stay "together" at all times. When I get home, all the stress comes out in a meltdown, which my head and wrists really don't like.
Next week I'm going for a walk during his lesson time. You haven't shown up for 3 or 4 weeks; you can't just expect me to be there the next time. I have the full support of the owner of the music teaching studio on this- even without knowing how much unpredictability hurts me, he understands my position- because your behaviour has gone into the realm of rudeness.
Also, please, for the love of God, get your son a piano, or batteries for his keyboard, and BUY THE DAMN TUITION BOOK! He is never going to make any damn progress if the only time he sees a piano or has access to learning resources is in his lesson.
- Your son's teacher
I had a student who's mother did the same damn thing. I told her either bring her child every week or call if there was an illness or emergency so I know what to expect. She never brought her back and that was sad for the little girl who wanted the piano lessons. It's also a horrible way to teach your child about committment and responsibility. I'm not a fan of tiny toy keyboards either.