The idea of the first experience proved itself working well.
Most of the beginners, who came in my guitar class in September 2016, these days ask me regularly “when can we do our own piece? Please! Please!” 🙂
According to my program, a student, coming to a first lesson with me, is creating right away his/her own piece. So s/he approaches the instrument in a completely different from that how it is usually done on instrument lessons.
The important thing, in my opinion, is that a student learns how to play an instrument through his/her own vision, experiences and habits. Learning by discovering him/herself.
After couple of lessons I add other composers/pieces to the program, work more consistently on a technique and musicality.
The first experience with an instrument is crucial. That’s where the teacher can create a deep relation between a person and an instrument.