[TANGO-L] How to teach rhythm? Plus our new website.

[John Lowry <john @LOWRY.COM.AU>]

 I have found this works.  Take the person out of "Tango Panic" mode. Play a
little latin, foxtrot, Fats Waller etc., to change the mood and add some fun
and relaxation.  We never teach without music playing. It's fundamental. Old
music (Canaro, Donato, Firpo) has very obvious even rhythm and is useful.
Concentrate on technique and remind the student that he did not learn to
play golf in a month, so don't panic (that's the blocker).  Once he starts
to master technique he will start to listen to the music.  "It's simple, but
it's not easy.  Why, because you have to do it" :)
Best wishes,
John

Date:    Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:02:35 -0500
From:    Barbara Garvey <barbara  @TANGOBAR-PRODUCTIONS.COM>
Subject:

Dear listeros,
Al and I are struggling with a challenge we haven't met before. One of our
students seems to have absolutely no sense of rhythm. We've been working
with D'Arienzo/Biaggi, etc, but so far to no avail. He is very enthusiastic
about tango, practices at home with his wife, has been studying with us for
a year, and is also a dear friend. This man is an accomplished athlete
(mainly golf and archery) and is extremely disciplined. Has anyone had
experience with this situation either personally or as a teacher?
We truly don't want him to discouraged after all he has put into tango.
Advice???
Barbara

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