All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[Dreamaurora]

sacredmusicals:

Dreamaurora:

So tragically, a lot of the really good students in Singapore who trained under the best teachers here and won prizes did not go into the profession. So you end up with a lot of teachers like me who did not have semiprofessional training from young but made mid-career switch to music in our adulthood. Undoubtedly I can say I am passionate in what I do now, but I’m not kidding myself, if I had the benefit of superior teachers and learning environment much earlier, I would be performing and teaching at much more higher level now.

Well Dreamaurora, you still turn out ok as compared to those who started from young. Dont think too much.

I feel very blessed that despite my relative inexperience in teaching that my current students and parents put their trust in me to accompany them on their piano journey.

That being said, fact is, I am severely under-qualified as compared to many of my peers. Many professional teachers my age have advanced qualifications such as Masters, LRSM, FRSM, etc; which I don't have at the moment. I also lack significant performing resume such as winning competitions, recitals, performing concerti with orchestra, etc. My best students are playing so far quite decent, but I hope eventually I will have a few who can compare to cream of the crop students from NAFA and the big name teachers.

So I'm not kidding myself, I am nowhere near the caliber of the big name teachers in Singapore. Starting piano late means I missed out that crucial early years where most students could practice without much worry. It's difficult juggling teaching career and upgrading myself; i often have to practice past midnight. But if I want to be taken seriously as a professional teacher by prospective students and my peers, I need to continue to improve my performance and teaching skill. Hopefully I can clear both my LRSM performance and teaching next year. It's embarrassing that I do not have these 2 qualifications yet when people much younger than me already cleared them.

[sacredmusicals]

Dreamaurora, if you are "underqualified" then most teachers do not deserve to teach already. Those big name teachers do not freely share and extend their help, whereas you do. Dont be so hard on yourself, if you are good, you are good. Dont care about what your peers think of you.

[Shanney]

Hi, I’m wondering how young can a kid start learning piano??


On a side note, I’m also thinking of learning piano myself… Do I have to own a piano to learn? And what brands and where to buy ? Any recommended private teacher in sengkang?

Thanks in advance!

[Dreamaurora]

Shanney:

Hi, I'm wondering how young can a kid start learning piano??


On a side note, I'm also thinking of learning piano myself.. Do I have to own a piano to learn? And what brands and where to buy ? Any recommended private teacher in sengkang?

Thanks in advance!

As long a child can sit still reasonably for around 20-30 minutes and can understand basic instructions, then should be ok to start piano lesson, but this is provided parent willing to assist and help at home.

Definitely best to own a piano to learn. But if not ready to commit to a piano, there are other options also such as renting piano studios at music school or renting pianos from some piano dealers.

[fifiyeo]

For grades 2 or 3, how many songs must one play for the exams?

[waiyean]

fifiyeo:

For grades 2 or 3, how many songs must one play for the exams?

3 pieces, one from each group for ABRSM.

[soojh007]

I am looking for a piano teacher to teach my 3 kids in Ang Mo Kio on Sunday mornings. They are aged 8(g), 7(b) and 5(b). The 2 elder kids have 1 year lessons in Cristofori, not yet grade 1. The youngest has just started not long ago. Pm me for more info.

[The Pasta Greely]

I think the piano schools in singapore are: Yamaha, Christofori, Mandeville, Oppus One, Edvox…


Is there anything else?

My eldest girl goes to Christofori, my second, third and fourth all go to edvox. I think Yamaha is the best from some of my friend’s experiences but none of my children want to go to edvox so I let them if not they will have a horrible learning experience.

Oh and is there anyone else who’s daughter is halfway through diploma? PM me if yes because I want to discus about how hard diploma is.

[phankao]

The Pasta Greely:

I think the piano schools in singapore are: Yamaha, Christofori, Mandeville, Oppus One, Edvox...


Is there anything else?

My eldest girl goes to Christofori, my second, third and fourth all go to edvox. I think Yamaha is the best from some of my friend's experiences but none of my children want to go to edvox so I let them if not they will have a horrible learning experience.

Oh and is there anyone else who's daughter is halfway through diploma? PM me if yes because I want to discus about how hard diploma is.

Clap hands to being parent of 4. ;D Me Too!

[fifiyeo]

waiyean:

fifiyeo:

For grades 2 or 3, how many songs must one play for the exams?

3 pieces, one from each group for ABRSM.

Is ABRSM the only exams? Grade 2 or 3 difficult to pass?
Sorry I am new to piano exams. Piano teacher wants to put DS in for exams next Mar.