If learning from the old people is simply about about the song or the tune it is a waste of both parties' time. There are much more efficient ways to build repertoire.

If learning from the old people is about mimicking them, both parties should view that as a stage in a process.

If you don't think the old people have anything more to offer than a limited repertoire and a few annoying stylistic idiosyncrasies, why bother?

Russ (Permanent GUEST and traditional musician)