Jamie nods in agreement. "They've not got a passion for it." All joking aside, he's seen some of that as well. For every student who does play for the love of music, there's a handful who are in it because they want that easy grade, or because their parents want them to perform. Those students don't really care. And when they come into the shop to buy their instruments...Jamie can tell.

"I don't think I could do what ye do, Jono." He's got a lot of respect for the man for being willing to at least try to teach them. Jamie doubts he would have the patience. He took a sip from his mug.

"Mm. Oh. Aye. The idea. I was thinking of having a wee contest for the holidays. One where ye can maybe win a shopping spree." Somewhat like a Walk the Village promotion, where you fill out entry forms at the shops you visit, and have a chance to get a prize. "Maybe see if we can bring in a few new faces along the way."

He smiles a bit, although it's very tired looking. "I may take ye up on seeing ye here if that doesn't work. I'd not mind getting out to the city if I could, though."