All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[corneyAmber]

Yup finger strength is impt too. For the pieces that they will be practising, finger strength shouldn’t be a problem.


As for certs teachers holding, generally for ABRSM, there are 3 diplomas - Dipabrsm, LRSM, FRSM. For trinityguildhall, there are ATCL, LTCL, FTCL.

Dipabrsm and ATCL are diploma lvl. LRSM and LTCL are somewhat similar to degree and FRSM and FTCL = PHD. Some schs pay teachers with ABRSM certs more than the other certs.

For ABRSM and Trinityguildhall, there are different diplomas. Being teaching and performing more popular.

For performing, the exam is similar to taking graded exam - preparing 3 pieces etc.

Teaching diploma is different - basically teaching skills are examined.

Some teachers took their degree in other countries like australia or states.
Or conservatories in Vienna, Shanghai or Beijing etc.

As teaching diploma relates more to teaching. Engaging a teacher with teaching diploma would be more appropriate. Or teachers with degree in Piano Pedagogy.

[sinus123]

Hi All,


Anyone can recommend a qualified piano teacher for my kid, age 7. She just ended her Yamaha Electone course at a nearby CC.

Preferably able to come to Toa Payoh, for either Monday or Tuesday mornings.

Pls PM me the details.

Thanks.

[titank]

pianojazzy:

Yup finger strength is impt too. For the pieces that they will be practising, finger strength shouldn't be a problem.


As for certs teachers holding, generally for ABRSM, there are 3 diplomas - Dipabrsm, LRSM, FRSM. For trinityguildhall, there are ATCL, LTCL, FTCL.

Dipabrsm and ATCL are diploma lvl. LRSM and LTCL are somewhat similar to degree and FRSM and FTCL = PHD. Some schs pay teachers with ABRSM certs more than the other certs.

For ABRSM and Trinityguildhall, there are different diplomas. Being teaching and performing more popular.

For performing, the exam is similar to taking graded exam - preparing 3 pieces etc.

Teaching diploma is different - basically teaching skills are examined.

Some teachers took their degree in other countries like australia or states.
Or conservatories in Vienna, Shanghai or Beijing etc.

As teaching diploma relates more to teaching. Engaging a teacher with teaching diploma would be more appropriate. Or teachers with degree in Piano Pedagogy.

Hi pianojazzy,

There is a teacher with Diploma in Piano Performance (DipABRSM) charging at $100 (4 lesson at 30 min) & another teacher with Master Degree in music, majoring in piano charging $130 (4 lesson at 45 min). May I know which should I consider to engage?

I had also went to the Singapore Music Teacher Association websitre but only some of them are registered. So I should let the child go thru ABRSM or TCL path?

[corneyAmber]

For the teacher with Master degree, do u know which uni she graduate from?


Both ABRSM and Trinity are as recognised in sgp for graded exam, just that ABRSM is more popular. I uses ABRSM unless my students request for Trinity or other exam boards.

[jce]

Titank (and sorry, pianojazzy, for putting my foot in)


In terms of qualification, the master degree stands higher than the DipABRSM (and the charges work out cheaper). However, qualification is one thing, teaching is another. The latter comes with experience, character and creativity. Have a chat (or even meet up) with both teachers, sound out their views, see how they communicate, then make your decision from there.

[titank]

pianojazzy:

For the teacher with Master degree, do u know which uni she graduate from?


Both ABRSM and Trinity are as recognised in sgp for graded exam, just that ABRSM is more popular. I uses ABRSM unless my students request for Trinity or other exam boards.

She mentioned from University of Melborne (Australia) where majoring in piano!

[titank]

jce:

Titank (and sorry, pianojazzy, for putting my foot in)


In terms of qualification, the master degree stands higher than the DipABRSM (and the charges work out cheaper). However, qualification is one thing, teaching is another. The latter comes with experience, character and creativity. Have a chat (or even meet up) with both teachers, sound out their views, see how they communicate, then make your decision from there.

Yes the DipABRSM the learning rate is about $50/hour as compare the one with the Master degree. I guess maybe need to evaluate the physical training venue & also the communication of the teacher.

[corneyAmber]

jce:

Titank (and sorry, pianojazzy, for putting my foot in)


In terms of qualification, the master degree stands higher than the DipABRSM (and the charges work out cheaper). However, qualification is one thing, teaching is another. The latter comes with experience, character and creativity. Have a chat (or even meet up) with both teachers, sound out their views, see how they communicate, then make your decision from there.

No prob jce. Totally agree with u.

Titank, there are reasons y some teachers charge cheaper then others. Do find out why before u decide

[jen18j]

My daughter is taking her piano exam from ANZCA. Is this the common one?

[corneyAmber]

This is quite new in singapore.