All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[ilovemusic]

Yup but no offence, she also did not mention if the fees are per mths basis, and how long. if it is so, then $80 per mth is really cheap! somemore it’s at the students house. why spoil market, aiyo. i think parents should be aware if it is exceptionally cheaper.

[sacredmusicals]

peanut_butter:

Maybe it's a degree from overseas? Lots of teachers come here with music degrees from their countries and earn their diplomas here.

Whether she has degree or not doesn't really matter. Would you want to hire someone with poor command of English to prepare for exams that are conducted in English? But I guess parents who are cash strapped will not mind some flaws.

[Niseko]

Hi I am also looking for a good piano teacher for my 6 yr old girl. Pls pass me the contacts if you know of someone who is good with kids and prepare for the ABRSM exams …thanks a lot

[micollh]

can i ask, after JMC why lesser students are proceeding to JXC but opt for 1-to-1 ? is that mean JXC is not that good or something? if the student is doing fine in JMC, she will for JXC, learning in group is more fun i feel.

[NICKW]

Hi Niseko,


I have PM the contacts of 2 teachers (NAFA grads).

[Niseko]

NICKW:

Hi Niseko,


I have PM the contacts of 2 teachers (NAFA grads).

Thanks a lot NICKW.

[peanut_butter]

sacredmusicals:

Whether she has degree or not doesn't really matter. Would you want to hire someone with poor command of English to prepare for exams that are conducted in English? But I guess parents who are cash strapped will not mind some flaws.

I find the ABRSM exam questions rather rigid. Not likely to impose much language issue. There are PRC teachers in my school who self studied and pass their grade 8 theory without a strong English foundation. In Malaysia, theory lessons are still conducted in Mandarin, mixed with English key words. Some immigrants may feel more comfortable communicating with the teacher in their own language. There is a market out here for them.

A teacher could be charging less because she does not have permit to teach outside her employrr's school.

[Dreamaurora]

peanut_butter:

sacredmusicals:

Whether she has degree or not doesn't really matter. Would you want to hire someone with poor command of English to prepare for exams that are conducted in English? But I guess parents who are cash strapped will not mind some flaws.

I find the ABRSM exam questions rather rigid. Not likely to impose much language issue. There are PRC teachers in my school who self studied and pass their grade 8 theory without a strong English foundation. In Malaysia, theory lessons are still conducted in Mandarin, mixed with English key words. Some immigrants may feel more comfortable communicating with the teacher in their own language. There is a market out here for them.

A teacher could be charging less because she does not have permit to teach outside her employrr's school.

You are right that for grade 1-8 Practical and Theory the English language used is kept simple enough to accomodate the different English language standards across the world. Even if you do not understand the examiner's English, you can ask them to rephrase in simpler way. It is also entirely possible to conduct lessons in Mandarin; a Diploma vocal teacher I accompany use mostly Mandarin for lessons despite being proficient in most major European languages. So assuming Jazzmine is not local, like what you said she could cater for students from her nationality. Although if this is the case, her market will be very limited as even the foreigners I know would rather let their kids use English as often as possible.

For serious post grade 8 study i.e. diplomas, without strong command of English you will be seriously handicapped. It is almost impossible to do well for Viva Voce components of Diploma exams if your command of English is poor (unless you only take Trinity Recital Diplomas). Moreover, practically almost all music reference books are written in English, and some of them are very hard to read even for me.

[PhoBIA]

micollh:

can i ask, after JMC why lesser students are proceeding to JXC but opt for 1-to-1 ? is that mean JXC is not that good or something? if the student is doing fine in JMC, she will for JXC, learning in group is more fun i feel.

In ideal situation, JXC will be more fun compared to 1 - 1 lesson. JXC is a good course covering musicianship topics on top of repertoires. However, a lot depends on the individual child in JXC. Parents no longer sit in with them, some children find 'new lease' of freedom and starts being unattentive.
Another factor also depends on the whole synergy of the whole class (friendship). Sometimes, a whole class is very hardworking, and the positive peer pressure propels everyone.

It all voice down to the individual child's attitude in learning. Many parents goes for paper qualifications and switch their kids to individual to try obtain graded certificate. However, if a child can cope, best to have JXC (musicianship) and individual lessons (for techniques and graded exams) concurrently.

[micollh]

Kelsy:

In ideal situation, JXC will be more fun compared to 1 - 1 lesson. JXC is a good course covering musicianship topics on top of repertoires. However, a lot depends on the individual child in JXC. Parents no longer sit in with them, some children find 'new lease' of freedom and starts being unattentive.
Another factor also depends on the whole synergy of the whole class (friendship). Sometimes, a whole class is very hardworking, and the positive peer pressure propels everyone.

It all voice down to the individual child's attitude in learning. Many parents goes for paper qualifications and switch their kids to individual to try obtain graded certificate. However, if a child can cope, best to have JXC (musicianship) and individual lessons (for techniques and graded exams) concurrently.

Thanks Kelsy.