All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers
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Kittenprincess\" post_id=\"1978240\" time=\"1590661585\" user_id=\"69025:
It is very much possible to still get distinction even up to grade 8 or Dip. with less than ideal technique because the exams examine the end musical results, not the technique. As long the pieces chosen do not expose the technical weakness, can work around technical limitation. This is speaking from personal experience.
Hi all, I need advice. Dd (P3) has been playing piano for 3 years +. Took G1 and G3 under the same first teacher. Me and husband have no musical background, never learn. During process of G1-3, I learnt slowly with DD, I realised something is missing, her previous teacher did not cover in detail. She got distinctions for both barely
After I brought her after G3 exam round to look for a new teacher, I learnt the following: Her hand shape is very bad (fingers sticking out all over the place), flat fingers when playing scales, lack of phrasing. These are the feedback gathered after trials wit several Teachers. I was quite shocked at the realisation so many gaps in her learning. We ended up changing teacher.
Now with current teacher, yes some stuff has improved. But when playing if I don’t remind,I still see index finger and pinky poking out. I cannot tell properly but body is tense, I think Teacher is trying to change this. Now the current teacher want to go for G5 for 2021.
My question is: anyone can advice , can still take G5 with the foundation mistakes still there? I am just worried it will ingrained the bad habits.
Is it advisable to fix mistake first before thinking of proceeding to the next grade? I just want some informed views before I ask the teacher
One thing you have to be aware is that it takes a lot of willpower from the student to relearn good technique all over again. The student must want to do it and parents need to assist at home by providing feedback as it is not easy to observe everything yourself. It's not an overnight thing, it may take months to years. I have students who transferred to me after one or two years of initial study with another teacher. Even with consistent efforts to work on the bad habits one by one and a couple of years of study with me, they are still with struggling with bad habits they have learned previously.
Anyway, some of these students still end up taking exams and doing well for them. Those who chose not take exams still continue to learn pieces from the next grades. It is important for the student to know there are problems with the technique, but at the same time mentally it may be demoralising if progress is halted because of that. So my stand on this is can go to the next level as long technical issues are constantly being worked on.
Coincidentally, tonight at 8 PM I will be talking about this same issue in my third and final online lecture series on Youtube. It is part of my teacher training course but it should still be quite accessible enough for parents like you to understand. Detail in the post after this. -
Later tonight I will be conducting the third and final free lecture that is part of my teacher training course. It is a direct to point lecture focusing on how to teach good technique for piano beginners, but it should still be useful for parents who want an idea about what a good piano technique is.
Friday, 29 May 2020 8:00-9:30 PM
Youtube Live link: https://youtu.be/MoOFp-2qH9A
The earlier two online lectures from the last 2 weeks are still available on their respective YouTube links for those who have not watched them.
Teaching One to One - Approaches and Structures
Youtube Live link: https://youtu.be/Q3hL-mEEEjw
Preparing for Graded Practical Music Exams
Youtube Live link: https://youtu.be/h3o96h5seos
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Dreamaurora\" post_id=\"1978339\" time=\"1590721407\" user_id=\"38907:
Thank you Dreamaurora for the reassuring advice. Many other things were let slip too after today's piano lesson, I came to the conclusion that the previous teacher had been keep asking my girl to \"play louder the right hand\" but did not teach her how to choose which specific voice (middle or upper) as the current teacher is now teaching. It is very confusing for a non musical trained parent like us. I will let her watch your videos if have time. Thanks again and will go forward with the exam while keeping an eye on finger technique.
It is very much possible to still get distinction even up to grade 8 or Dip. with less than ideal technique because the exams examine the end musical results, not the technique. As long the pieces chosen do not expose the technical weakness, can work around technical limitation. This is speaking from personal experience.Kittenprincess\" post_id=\"1978240\" time=\"1590661585\" user_id=\"69025:
Hi all, I need advice. Dd (P3) has been playing piano for 3 years +. Took G1 and G3 under the same first teacher. Me and husband have no musical background, never learn. During process of G1-3, I learnt slowly with DD, I realised something is missing, her previous teacher did not cover in detail. She got distinctions for both barely
After I brought her after G3 exam round to look for a new teacher, I learnt the following: Her hand shape is very bad (fingers sticking out all over the place), flat fingers when playing scales, lack of phrasing. These are the feedback gathered after trials wit several Teachers. I was quite shocked at the realisation so many gaps in her learning. We ended up changing teacher.
Now with current teacher, yes some stuff has improved. But when playing if I don’t remind,I still see index finger and pinky poking out. I cannot tell properly but body is tense, I think Teacher is trying to change this. Now the current teacher want to go for G5 for 2021.
My question is: anyone can advice , can still take G5 with the foundation mistakes still there? I am just worried it will ingrained the bad habits.
Is it advisable to fix mistake first before thinking of proceeding to the next grade? I just want some informed views before I ask the teacher
One thing you have to be aware is that it takes a lot of willpower from the student to relearn good technique all over again. The student must want to do it and parents need to assist at home by providing feedback as it is not easy to observe everything yourself. It's not an overnight thing, it may take months to years. I have students who transferred to me after one or two years of initial study with another teacher. Even with consistent efforts to work on the bad habits one by one and a couple of years of study with me, they are still with struggling with bad habits they have learned previously.
Anyway, some of these students still end up taking exams and doing well for them. Those who chose not take exams still continue to learn pieces from the next grades. It is important for the student to know there are problems with the technique, but at the same time mentally it may be demoralising if progress is halted because of that. So my stand on this is can go to the next level as long technical issues are constantly being worked on.
Coincidentally, tonight at 8 PM I will be talking about this same issue in my third and final online lecture series on Youtube. It is part of my teacher training course but it should still be quite accessible enough for parents like you to understand. Detail in the post after this. -
Parents, care to share how your children have been coping with online piano lessons?
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:rahrah:
Experienced, patience, dedicated, passionate, highly responsible Yamaha Lady Piano Teacher with more than 13 years experience looking for students.
* Diploma in Piano Recital Trinity Associate ATCL and Master in
* All ages are welcome.
* Patient and good with little children.
* Believes in quality teachings above quantity with constructive and detailed teaching.
*Willing to travel or student can travel to teacher’s place.
If you are interested, please give a call to HP: 9099 5519 or email: [email protected] -
Music instructor/accompanist with a Music College Degree & examining experience, looking for students. I am able to travel to students' residence for piano/theory lessons as well as online consultations.
Please reach out via Whatsapp at 9765 4806 or Email [email protected]
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Hi,I am a private female piano teacher with 21 years teaching experienced.I taught in Cristofori and kawai music school.I awarded ABRSM Diploma in teaching and performing.Now I am recruiting students in North area,expecially in Woodlands,admiralty and Yishun area.Only available to visit student’s residence and teach up to ABRSM Grade 8 piano and theory level.Pop song learners are welcomed too.Please contact me at 90252089.thanks.
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:rahrah:
Experienced, patience, dedicated, passionate, highly responsible Yamaha Lady Piano Teacher with more than 13 years experience looking for students.
* Diploma in Piano Recital Trinity Associate ATCL and Master in Educational Psychology.
* All ages are welcome.
* Patient and good with little children.
* Believes in quality teachings above quantity with constructive and detailed teaching.
*Willing to travel or student can travel to teacher’s studio.
If you are interested, please give a call to
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This Thursday is the launch of the new ABRSM Piano Syllabus for the year 2021-2022. I am sure many teachers and students alike are already excited to find out what are the new pieces from the new syllabus.
I will do a Youtube Live session covering pieces from Initial Grade - Grade 5. Pieces from the official exam collection will be performed along with some noteworthy alternative pieces; probably around 60 of them. I will also give tips on how to select pieces from this new syllabus and pointers on selected pieces that you are more likely to teach or learn.
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Dear all, please do not engage Mr C near Iittle Guilin at Bukit Batok for piano lesson. He has done something indecent to my Son years ago. It was a police case but they couldn’t arrest him as they said not enough proofs. But my Son could describe all details to me at his young age . Please pm me if you want to know more details. I think he is still teaching and I hope no kids will be harmed by him.
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