All About Piano Lesson Costs

[Dreamaurora]

joyofmusic:

WCW:

[quote=\"joyofmusic\"]Phankao, the original discussion was about how much branded teachers charged and the responses cited per lesson charge. I know the conservatory teachers charge $200 and I am quite sure that is a flat rate. Won't increase with the grades as suggested by WCW

i didnt suggest, it is what had happened n fr what i know
if $200 is a flat rate n will nv increase? - i dnt believe

Wow, ok, WCW. Maybe there are teachers who start at $200 per hour and increase thereafter. I did go for lesson with a Yong Siew Toh Conservatory teacher before and he charged me $200 per hour. Maaybe he does charge his beginners less? (if he even takes beginners). I didn't ask him.

But do you know how much the increase is per grade? Even if it is just $10 per grade, that will work out to $280 per hour for G8. Which means, $1120 for 4 lessons. :roll:[/quote]At this level, you don't need to go lesson every week. So lessons are more like masterclass sessions. So by right if you engage these teachers, you should be able to bring up the pieces to a decent performance standard by yourself. And then have a lesson once a month to work on further interpretations of the pieces.

[joyofmusic]

At this level, you don’t need to go lesson every week. So lessons are more like masterclass sessions. So by right if you engage these teachers, you should be able to bring up the pieces to a decent performance standard by yourself. And then have a lesson once a month to work on further interpretations of the pieces.[/quote]


I tried to ask if it was possible for my daughter to go fortnightly, but the teacher said he does not recommend it for children. Children need greater regularity, according to him. I suppose it would be OK post grade 8. What I am curious to know is if there are parents out here paying more than $1000 a month for piano lessons (rate of $250/lesson)

[Dreamaurora]

joyofmusic:

At this level, you don't need to go lesson every week. So lessons are more like masterclass sessions. So by right if you engage these teachers, you should be able to bring up the pieces to a decent performance standard by yourself. And then have a lesson once a month to work on further interpretations of the pieces.

I tried to ask if it was possible for my daughter to go fortnightly, but the teacher said he does not recommend it for children. Children need greater regularity, according to him. I suppose it would be OK post grade 8. What I am curious to know is if there are parents out here paying more than $1000 a month for piano lessons (rate of $250/lesson)[/quote]

The teacher was right that children at lower grades need regular lessons as they cannot automate their learning yet. Post grade 8 students should be more or less self-sufficient (if taught well). Normally premium teachers are only engaged at higher levels to maximize the return. Getting them for lower grades is kind of like getting a Ferrari for first car. But of course if funds is not a concern parents are free to choose whatever teachers they think are best for their kids.

[joyofmusic]

I agree with you totally, Dreamaurora. It’s just that in an earlier post, little.piano.learner said that " …we have teachers charging 200 for beginners."


So that got me curious to find out if parents are willing to pay that much for beginners (works out to $800 per month). Surely the children must be having weekly lessons?

[Dreamaurora]

joyofmusic:

I agree with you totally, Dreamaurora. It's just that in an earlier post, little.piano.learner said that \" ...we have teachers charging 200 for beginners.\"


So that got me curious to find out if parents are willing to pay that much for beginners (works out to $800 per month). Surely the children must be having weekly lessons?

Think so far none in my circle charge 200 per lesson yet. A DMA holder friend of mine charge around 100 per lesson for graded study. One of my ex teachers charge 150 per lesson for private students.

[ShappyShap]

I know of a teacher charging $150 per hour, and usually ppl book abt 2hours of his time for masterclasses, so it works out to $300 per lesson. There are those that do on a regular basis prior to their performance to get an "outside" opinion. So there are those that are still willing to pay this much.

[ong lee]

hi.


Lately, i have just engage a new piano teacher for my 4yrs old. my kid got no background on music at all. I was quoted 80/mth for 4lesson of 45min. His background is 2yrs experience teaching and with Grade 8 ABRSM piano qualifications and currently pursuing Diploma ABRSM. less than 20yrs old.

Now after looking through the replies… seem that the fee is much lower than what u guys mentioned. Now i start to wonder if he the right teacher for my kid.

1) What are the things that i should look out for that this teacher is the right 1 for my kid. I know nuts about piano.

2) what kind of progress i should see my kid achieve after 1 mth, 3 mths, 6 mths

3) how to go from beginner to grade 1 exam? how long.

Thanks for your reply…

[hci_2011]

My DD (primary4/10yrs old) is going to take grade 4 practical in August and we plan to let her have grade 5 theory exam next year march. We stay in Pasir Ris. Any full time/ experienced piano teacher willing to travel to our house to recommend? Pls PM me. TIA!!!

[phankao]

ong lee:

hi.


Lately, i have just engage a new piano teacher for my 4yrs old. my kid got no background on music at all. I was quoted 80/mth for 4lesson of 45min. His background is 2yrs experience teaching and with Grade 8 ABRSM piano qualifications and currently pursuing Diploma ABRSM. less than 20yrs old.
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Wah, very cheap. S$80/4-lessons of 45mins. How does your child like the lessons?

[ong lee]

Only 2 lesson. Kid say like. I didn’t stay in the room when he teach. Only go in once a while to look see…