All About Piano Lesson Costs

[Champion]

Angelight:

Hi, is $160 for 45 mins per session for 4 sessions for Grade 1 considered ex? What is the average charges for private piano lesson?

I am paying $140 for 45 mins per session for 4 sessions for my DD2's - G1; $150 for DD1 - Grade 2.

[mummy20072010]

i am looking for a piano teacher for my gal…


i would prefer to go to the teacher place…somewhere in east…
prefer weekend cos im a working mum…

if you have any recommendations, please PM me…thanks in advance.

[KKKS]

Anyone knows the charges of the really good teachers for Grade 8 and Diploma? I am refering to those teachers with good credentials, eg, ex-NAFA or NAFA teachers.

[joyofmusic]

KKKS:

Anyone knows the charges of the really good teachers for Grade 8 and Diploma? I am refering to those teachers with good credentials, eg, ex-NAFA or NAFA teachers.

Once I enquired from Benjamin Loh for my daughter who had completed grade 3. He responded that he charges $125 per hour, which works out to $500 per month with 4 lessons per month. In addition, he takes 6 weeks of paid holiday a year which means each lesson actually costs more than $125. I have no idea if this is a flat rate for all levels or if it applies to a grade 3 student.

[KKKS]

joyofmusic:

KKKS:

Anyone knows the charges of the really good teachers for Grade 8 and Diploma? I am refering to those teachers with good credentials, eg, ex-NAFA or NAFA teachers.

Once I enquired from Benjamin Loh for my daughter who had completed grade 3. He responded that he charges $125 per hour, which works out to $500 per month with 4 lessons per month. In addition, he takes 6 weeks of paid holiday a year which means each lesson actually costs more than $125. I have no idea if this is a flat rate for all levels or if it applies to a grade 3 student.

Wow! So did you eventually get a \"branded\" teacher for your DD? I just wonder whether it is worth it for such teachers. Apparently, they command for such high fee because they produce award-winning students. That said, I can understand why so many parents want to send the kids to NAFA. At least, they are relatively affordable.

[peanut_butter]

Not neccessay branded. But these catagory of teachers are very experienced and captable of giving acceccerated program. So if the student pay twice as much and process twice as fast, it is worth it.

[Dreamaurora]

peanut_butter:

Not neccessay branded. But these catagory of teachers are very experienced and captable of giving acceccerated program. So if the student pay twice as much and process twice as fast, it is worth it.

Premium teachers are usually more qualified and experienced. Hence the higher chance that their students will do well (and most also audition prospective students). However, this does not mean that studying with them will grant instant results and achievements. At the end of the day, if the student lack ambition and discipline, even the best teachers cannot produce the results. Some of these teachers who are close friend of mine noted that they cannot guarantee result or a pass in diploma.

One of advantage of studying with these teachers is their extensive connections, especially if you plan to make it professionally in music. Winning competitions and securing entrances to prestigious music institutions is not as simple as playing very well, there are backroom politics to be considered as well.

[jce]

It takes two hands to clap - a teacher who is good in imparting the technique as well as musicality, and a student who is disciplined, willing to put in the effort to practice what has been taught and the natural musical ability of the student.


For young beginners the discipline at home is very important and this is where parents have to step in. It really makes a different when the parents sit in when the child is practising. Doesn’t matter whether the parent knows music or not, but it is the presence and the encouragement that you are there going through with the child that is important. Slowly, the parent can let go once a routine is set.

[joyofmusic]

little.piano.learner:

i agree, we have teachers charging 200 for beginners.


Regards,
Jason
http://www.littlepianolessons.wordpress.com

I know the conservatory teachers charge that. But they don't take.beginners.
Iam not prepared to pay that much for my child. After all, she doesn't exhibit extraordinary talent or passion. Currently paying $100 per hour already feeling the pinch. Definitelywon't pay double that! Do you get parents willing to pay that much, Jason?

[Elijah]

Hi everyone. I previously worked in the finance industry (SGX and hedge fund), but have decided to do my own startup. As such, I am thinking of teaching piano in my available time as I have always been passionate about classical music. I can teach composition too (NWC and Finale software) as I compose every now and then. I do own a good piano (Sauter PURE 2000 Noble with ebony keyboard from Steinway & Sons), and I would definitely want the students to come to my place since I believe a good piano nurtures a student’s playing.


My question is, where do I find my first batch of students and how much should I charge them?

These are my piano credentials:

Former Yamaha STPC student (young prodigy programme for selected students), 1993
Former student of Prof. Ying Shi Zhen, 1993
Former student of Mrs Marie Hong, LRSM (concert pianist teacher), 1995
ABRSM Grade 8, 2004
NYP Piano Ensemble Coach, 2005
ABRSM DipABRSM, 2006 (due to national service commitment was unable attend exam)
Cristofori Piano Rectial, 2006
C. Bechstein/Cristofori Piano Recital, 2006
Composition: Sonata Rondo for Two Pianos in G major Opus 1 Nr. 1, 2008
Composition: Etude E-Flat Minor Opus 2 Nr. 1 (shortlisted by examiner for ABRSM repetoire), 2010

Many thanks!