All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[Imami]

Dreamaurora:

Haha, I would take Imami anytime over the shining example of supportive parent that is my mum. When I was in NAFA, whenever she was in town and I was practicing at home she would stand beside the piano and said \"you are not talented, why are you still practicing?\" Yup, pretty much she kept saying this ever since I decided to pursue music full time.

:sad: I feel very sad reading this but I believe your story/journey would serve to inspire my son.

[Dreamaurora]

Imami:

Dreamaurora:

Haha, I would take Imami anytime over the shining example of supportive parent that is my mum. When I was in NAFA, whenever she was in town and I was practicing at home she would stand beside the piano and said \"you are not talented, why are you still practicing?\" Yup, pretty much she kept saying this ever since I decided to pursue music full time.

:sad: I feel very sad reading this but I believe your story/journey would serve to inspire my son.

Well, at least I am still lucky that she didn't stop me from learning music, but of course by then I was already an adult. There are many unfortunate stories of youngsters who are not allowed to pursue their passion in music because their parents want them to be the typical high achievers instead; most infamous example is Keegan Ng who was once upon a time NAFA Young Talent's most promising student.

To be honest, I think starting late with many issues does actually help me in my teaching. I could identify with students' problems more readily and understand their frustrations when they are stuck. If I had been brought up as a piano prodigy maybe it would be a be different story.

[ngl2010]

Dreamaurora:

Imami:

[quote=\"Dreamaurora\"]
Haha, I would take Imami anytime over the shining example of supportive parent that is my mum. When I was in NAFA, whenever she was in town and I was practicing at home she would stand beside the piano and said \"you are not talented, why are you still practicing?\" Yup, pretty much she kept saying this ever since I decided to pursue music full time.

:sad: I feel very sad reading this but I believe your story/journey would serve to inspire my son.

Well, at least I am still lucky that she didn't stop me from learning music, but of course by then I was already an adult. There are many unfortunate stories of youngsters who are not allowed to pursue their passion in music because their parents want them to be the typical high achievers instead; most infamous example is Keegan Ng who was once upon a time NAFA Young Talent's most promising student.

To be honest, I think starting late with many issues does actually help me in my teaching. I could identify with students' problems more readily and understand their frustrations when they are stuck. If I had been brought up as a piano prodigy maybe it would be a be different story.[/quote]I thought Keegan Ng didn't have enough time to practice when he was doing NS so he couldn't maintain the skills required by Eastman? I think he tried to postpone the NS but not approved? I checked internet and it looks like now he got Bachelor of Music from U of Michigan instead.

:?

[Dreamaurora]

ngl2010:

I thought Keegan Ng didn't have enough time to practice when he was doing NS so he couldn't maintain the skills required by Eastman? I think he tried to postpone the NS but not approved? I checked internet and it looks like now he got Bachelor of Music from U of Michigan instead.

:?

Hmm, of course must be diplomatic when interviewed by newspaper. The actual story was a bit more complicated than that. But if this Keegan Ng from UOM is the same, then bless him, I guess he managed to get his way in the end after all.

[phankao]

Imami:

I think Phankao's son is talented or the home environment helps a lot. My son doesn't have this kind of environment. .

It's nurture, which includes environment. Dr Shinichi Suzuki doesn't believe in Inborn Talent. He believes in Nurture, which I've seen truth in.

[phankao]

Imami:

Honestly, a few reasons why I won't consider nafa given the current situation. Let's assume got money can get in.

1. Logistic. The current sch is more convenient.
2. the drilling. At this delicate stage, I need to build the love for piano/music for my son. Drilling and strict training is the last thing I want. I may have been misinformed but nafa gives me the impression that the children need to work very hard, to attain a certain standard etc. Like that, would not be suitable for my son at this juncture, becos he has not fallen in love wiht piano.

Those are all very valid concerns. I was taking a look at the Young Talents programmes of some schools. (gee, now we don't only have NAFA as option). Some state 1+hr lesson 2x a week. My boy can't even concentrate for more than 30min lesson! How to even consider? My friend says hers could concentrate for more than an hour at lessons at the same age! LOL. Guess he's not THAT type of kid.

[bubbly wife]

Hi, I am staying in redhill area and looking for a private piano teacher for my 2 girls age 3 and 5. The elder girl will be completing her foundation course at mandeville end of the month. She can do basic pieces. Younger girl will need to start from ground zero.


I prefer the teacher to come to my place. But we dont mind going to the teacher’s place if she is staying at tiong bahru or redhill area.

Pls pm me if you hv any gd teacher to recommend. Tks.

[Dreamaurora]

Imami:

Dreamaurora:

Haha, I would take Imami anytime over the shining example of supportive parent that is my mum. When I was in NAFA, whenever she was in town and I was practicing at home she would stand beside the piano and said \"you are not talented, why are you still practicing?\" Yup, pretty much she kept saying this ever since I decided to pursue music full time.

I wouldn't want to do that to my son or anyone for that matter.

I believe hard work can also bring one to great heights, just that someone who has the talent can scale to that height easier/faster. I am sure everyone understand this.

Like for weiyean's daughter, maybe she is not talented (like what weiyean has said, although I think differently) but she likes to practice and she is willing to work hard at it.

I think Phankao's son is talented or the home environment helps a lot. My son doesn't have this kind of environment.

For dream aurora's case, he knows very well what he want - to learn piano and be good at it.

For now, I can't even decide if my son likes piano or not. But I do know, rote learning/too much practicing is not my son's cup of tea. So u see, he has none at the moment - interest and working hard. His progress will be slow. For the time being.

If I honestly think he cannot make it, I won't spend so much time and money on getting him to learn music. But I can only show him the door, he has to want to walk through it.

While I sense a limit to his learning of piano, I am backing him up all the way as long as he has the interest.

Well said.

I am glad I had the chance to pursue my dream. And to be honest starting late with the difficulties really taught me to treasure my love of music much more than most of my colleagues.

[kathyh]

anybody knows the final results of the Yamaha piano competition held last Saturday?

[waiyean]

kathyh:

anybody knows the final results of the Yamaha piano competition held last Saturday?

The results are posted on the Yamaha Piano Competition 2013 website.
http://sg.yamaha.com/en/news_events/events/piano_competition_2013/

Did anyone's kid take part in this competition?