All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[peanut_butter]

Dreamaurora:

Yes, need to hold mini in-house ones first before the actual concerts. I have mine once a month in my studio and it really does wonder on the students' overall confidence level and communication skill. They also get a chance to know each other. But on the flip side I think this actually scares off some potential students when I tell them concerts are compulsory (the mini group sessions are not compulsory, but encouraged to attend) :sad:.

No wonder you can still recruit serious students despite your low fee. I do notice the significant difference in my 'performing' and non-performing' students' progress too.
I am curious: When you make it mandatory for concert participations, do you have many students?

[Dreamaurora]

peanut_butter:

Dreamaurora:

Yes, need to hold mini in-house ones first before the actual concerts. I have mine once a month in my studio and it really does wonder on the students' overall confidence level and communication skill. They also get a chance to know each other. But on the flip side I think this actually scares off some potential students when I tell them concerts are compulsory (the mini group sessions are not compulsory, but encouraged to attend) :sad:.

No wonder you can still recruit serious students despite your low fee. I do notice the significant difference in my 'performing' and non-performing' students' progress too.
I am curious: When you make it mandatory for concert participations, do you have many students?

Hmm, basically I explain to parents all my expectations on the trial lesson first like for example the performance requirement, piano to be purchased, exam expectations etc. I think most parents or students that cannot commit to this automatically don't bother coming back again. I doubt my low fees affect the types of students that come, but at least I think it makes it more attractive for students to be willing to travel to my place since I do not travel. But because of this, my student population grow a lot slower, but at least I can say that all my students currently are of very good quality and I really enjoy teaching them.

For my group sessions not all the students can make it, but I do make it clear that the twice a year concerts are compulsory and I collect an extra lesson worth of fee in advance (to pay the hall rental) to ensure their commitment to the concerts. So for my concerts normally all my students are present sans one or two who really cannot come because of exams or something else.

[bktan02]

Anyone can recommend a female piano teacher for my 5yr old son in Jurong or nearby. As we only have one keyboard at home so prefer to learn at the teacher's place on weekday afternoon. I just need a creative and patient teacher who can motivate my son to appreciate music and the interest in playing the piano. Please email me [email protected] if you have any. Thanks!

[julongmum]

My children love to play piano but their current piano teacher is not so committed (part time teaching piano and holding a full time job). Can you recommend good piano teacher for west area?


thanks in advance!

[123qwesz]

Hi all,


I'm a qualified Grade 8 Piano teacher, finished all the ABRSM exams for both Practical and Theory.

Had 2.5 Years of teaching piano at PianoForte in Kovan. Currently looking for students interested in piano.

Do PM me for more info

[timbak2]

Hi you may contact Rufeng 98262145 to find if she’s available. She is in Tampines area

[tc8]

Mr Big,


I would consider teaching music at home if the children is only 2 year old. Check out this software. My daughter is using this software to learn to play piano. She started playing simple games from the software at 2. Right now at 3 year and 10 months old she is playing classical pieces and advance songs. Check out the video in the website of many young children playing using this software. Here is a video of my daughter playing her keyboard at home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpjxixfVTQ

http://www.softmozart.com/

Thank you

[bloodymiko]

Hi,


I’m looking for a reputable music school for my child.

He’s been with Yamaha but found out later that the teacher is not that professional and hence withdrawal.

I don’t mind continuing with Yamaha but will need recommendations on the teachers. Don’t mind private teachers or other music schools too.

Please advise! Would appreciate your help!

[Irene T]

Hi Winnie,

I plan to join Yamaha Tampines individual class for my 7 years old son, which teacher is good ? your son is currently with which teacher ? Do you know Julainie or Angeline ?
Need your advice. Thanks.

And I found another teacher at pasir ris : http://pasir-ris-piano-lesson.blogspot.com/2010/07/piano-lessons-for-children.html

any comments ?

[winniel_tlh]

hi Irene,


My son's teacher at Yamaha was male, Mr Dan Oh.

Generally he's ok, but I decided to pull him out of Yamaha as the timing was not very convenient for me, & I find them very inflexible, even regarding make up classes. So, it got quite frustrating.

I have no idea about the 2 teachers you asked about.

After Yamaha, I hired a teacher who comes to our house.

So far so good, (it's almost a year now)

Oh...I just saw your link, & that's the teacher I hired for my son now! hehe...

She's nice, pretty, & punctual.

So far, no problem at all... & if I or she cant make it (which is very rare), then we'll arrange another day/timing for the make up class.

You can give her a call, for a trial class (at her house), or if you prefer convenience, you can ask her to come to your house for the lessons, at an additional $20 fee.

Hope this helps
Winniel
http://thelaughinghouse.etsy.com