Thanks all - It's so reassuring to hear we aren't the only ones. I was starting to feel like a fool (and being told I am one by a few "well meaning" friends) for letting her have lessons but not practise. Polar bear I think we are on exact;y the same page. I want her to keep her love of music so if that means paying for lessons but not making her practise at this time I will.
aeh - we have the same problem of a piece being memorised after 1 hearing so learning to read the music has been very difficult, having said that, slow progress is being made. There is a lot of theory taught at this lesson (10 min play, 10 min theory, 10 min improv for musicality with teacher. She has theory homework that she does every week because it is in an activity book.
I think we'll stick with the status quo for now, thanks for the encouragement!
