I recommend all beginner spoon players to play with a metrognome.,before they play in sessions.
the following speeds are acceptable dancing speeds,jigs 116,polkas142,slides143,hornpipes for solo dancing 144,hornpipes for set dancing[hoppies]160,reels [I use 104]208,MARCHES 126,These are approx speeds,this gets players, playing steady[use of metrognome].
if these speeds are too fast for the complete beginner start slower.
spoon players should also learn to listen,and realise that they are accompanying.