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[mikyway]

Hi,

I am looking for a piano teacher to teach Dip ABRSM, what kind of qualification should the teacher possess?

[sacredmusicals]

mikyway:

Hi,

I am looking for a piano teacher to teach Dip ABRSM, what kind of qualification should the teacher possess?

Dremaurora would be the best person to answer your question since he has experience preparing DipABRSM students.

[mikyway]

Thanks. Appreciate any input or advice.

[Dreamaurora]

mikyway:

Thanks. Appreciate any input or advice.

If you are just looking for a teacher to prepare ARSM or ATCL, not too complicated to find a competent teacher.

DipABRSM Performance though, is entirely different ball game.

DipABRSM requires 3 components to be passed, Recital, Quick Study, and Viva Voce. Failure in any of these 3 sections mean a fail in the exam, and the candidate must retake the failed components until he/she pass before the Dip can be awarded. Quick Study and Viva Voce are often underestimated by students and teachers alike. Quick Study is an advanced form of sight-reading that tests a student's musical knowledge and understanding to quickly execute an interpretation that is stylistically accurate. So it is very much possible to fail Quick Study even if the student plays all the correct notes but the playing is stylistically not accurate and not musical. Viva Voce is an interview test where the examiner expects the student to demonstrate personal understanding and knowledge of the exam program; additionally he/she must demonstrate a broad knowledge of music.

This proves to be tricky as a teacher need to be entirely proficient in these various areas to be able to guide students in these sections. Additionally, it is kind of widely acknowledged that DipABRSM demands a higher standard in Recital compared to ATCL. The playing standard expected for borderline pass for the Recital section is similar to borderline Grade 8 Distinction standard.

If you are looking for a one-stop teacher who can prepare all three sections by himself/herself, the number of teachers who can do this is quite small. Probably even lesser if your instrument is not piano. A one-stop DipABRSM teacher is normally at least a full-time grad, either Hons or Masters degree. He/she needs to be proficient in playing and knowledgeable in a wide range of repertoire. He/she needs to be strong in academic subjects such as Music History and Analysis. And also able to write and communicate verbally well.

A more common scenario is a student engages an excellent teacher performer. He/she then goes for group lessons conducted by other teachers to prepare the Quick Study and Viva Voce.

[mikyway]

Thank you for the advice.

[mikyway]

I need a piano teacher to teach DipABRSM in performance, preferably in Sengkang/Punggol/Hougang. Any recommendation?

If a teacher has FTCL and another has LRSM, which one more qualified?

[Dreamaurora]

mikyway:

I need a piano teacher to teach DipABRSM in performance, preferably in Sengkang/Punggol/Hougang. Any recommendation?

If a teacher has FTCL and another has LRSM, which one more qualified?

I would take the one with LRSM over the one with FTCL, at least the teacher with LRSM would know what is required in the exam.

[mikyway]

:thankyou:

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[VirtuosoPianist]

Hi parents!


I'm a medical student who teaches both classical (from beginner to diploma) and pop piano part time.

Here are some of my musical accomplishments:

1. 2nd prize winner of Cristofori Piano Competition 2009
2. Finalist at 2011 National Piano & Violin Competition
3. DipABRSM (with distinction) and LRSM (with distinction) holder
4. Music director of RI(JC) Piano Ensemble back in JC
5. Keyboardist and music arranger at SAF Music & Drama Company
6. Arranged music for Our Xinyao Concert 2015

I conduct lessons from my home at Whampoa (nearest MRT - Novena/Boon Keng) but I'm willing to travel to students' homes if they're conveniently located.

Feel free to drop me a message at 9178 5243 if you're interested!
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