Recently, I spent a lesson with one student simply reviewing past songs learned.  I’ve done this a few times with other students and it has always been a relaxing and fun way to spend a lesson. 

This time, I was rather disappointed.  My student couldn’t play any of the old songs!  This student passes songs off each week and then we move on.  But something must not be getting through if the student is unable to play a much easier song learned several weeks ago. 

I think I have learned that I need to spend more time reviewing during lessons just to spot check my students.  But do you have any suggestions for what I can do when that spot check proves the students aren’t retaining what they are learning?