All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[waiyean]

karenmok:

waiyean:

[quote=\"karenmok\"]Hi,

Also depends on how old kids are and what you want to achieve for them in this area.

She is 7 years old. I want her to get some lessons so that she can play some songs and get somewhat adept at the keyboard - at least for starters.[/quote]Go for individual lessons, doesn't matter whether private or in a music school. You can arrange for a trial class to see if the teacher clicks with your daughter. Quality of teachers in schools can vary a bit, but most should be able to teach your daughter to play some songs and go through the exams if needed.

[karenmok]

[quote="waiyean] Go for individual lessons, doesn’t matter whether private or in a music school. You can arrange for a trial class to see if the teacher clicks with your daughter. Quality of teachers in schools can vary a bit, but most should be able to teach your daughter to play some songs and go through the exams if needed.[/quote]


Thanks. Any feedback on which school is more economic/flexible in terms of lost classes if the child is unwell or travelling? Also is it possible to switch from one school to another without losing out on the previous education?

[thmejlfm]

Hi!


Looking for one piano teacher to teach my daughters, age: 11, grade: 4, and age: 8, grade 2. Prefer a female teacher and willing to come to student's place (Kallang area).

Previous teacher because of personal reason, has to stop teaching my daughters.

Need some contacts from parent here.

Thank you :?: :?: :thankyou:

[Imami]

Hello folks who teaches piano lessons/ plays the piano, why is this kind of kind so cheap - http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/7648508.html?1350298068


If I sign my kid up at cristofori's little Mozart classes and pay one shot for the full course (2 levels x 4 terms), I would get this piano as part of the deal. Any comments folks?

Is this good enough or will a key board serves as well?

[waiyean]

Imami:

Hello folks who teaches piano lessons/ plays the piano, why is this kind of kind so cheap - http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/7648508.html?1350298068


If I sign my kid up at cristofori's little Mozart classes and pay one shot for the full course (2 levels x 4 terms), I would get this piano as part of the deal. Any comments folks?

Is this good enough or will a key board serves as well?

I don't think that is good enough even for grade 1. It doesn't have enough keys, not to mention the sound quality.

[waiyean]

karenmok:

waiyean:

Go for individual lessons, doesn't matter whether private or in a music school. You can arrange for a trial class to see if the teacher clicks with your daughter. Quality of teachers in schools can vary a bit, but most should be able to teach your daughter to play some songs and go through the exams if needed.

Thanks. Any feedback on which school is more economic/flexible in terms of lost classes if the child is unwell or travelling? Also is it possible to switch from one school to another without losing out on the previous education?

It's best to check with the schools on their lesson exchange policies. It is probably subject to teacher's availability. My DD is learning from a school, but I don't recall any time she needs to change lessons.

Switching schools should be ok, even within the school, teachers don't stay long too. It is not a big deal.

[PhoBIA]

Imami:

Hello folks who teaches piano lessons/ plays the piano, why is this kind of kind so cheap - http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/7648508.html?1350298068


If I sign my kid up at cristofori's little Mozart classes and pay one shot for the full course (2 levels x 4 terms), I would get this piano as part of the deal. Any comments folks?

Is this good enough or will a key board serves as well?

It is a digital piano. No no if you are serious in helping your child develop finger muscles.

Before you decide on little Mozart, do compare Yamaha course before you decide. The course contents should take priority in the comparison rather than the freebies..etc.

[Dreamaurora]

Imami:

Hello folks who teaches piano lessons/ plays the piano, why is this kind of kind so cheap - http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/7648508.html?1350298068


If I sign my kid up at cristofori's little Mozart classes and pay one shot for the full course (2 levels x 4 terms), I would get this piano as part of the deal. Any comments folks?

Is this good enough or will a key board serves as well?

I tried this particular \"piano\" before in one of my friends' house because her daughter is in Little Mozart.

This is definitely not a piano.

It is just a keyboard in a fancy furniture like packaging. The keys are not weighted at all and well, it sounds like an electronic keyboard. If the purpose is just for Little Mozart or JMC, it is probably sufficient. But if planning to go further to the graded exams, at the bare minimum will need to get a properly weighted digital piano or a 2nd hand acoustic.

[Dreamaurora]

karenmok:

[quote=\"waiyean] Go for individual lessons, doesn't matter whether private or in a music school. You can arrange for a trial class to see if the teacher clicks with your daughter. Quality of teachers in schools can vary a bit, but most should be able to teach your daughter to play some songs and go through the exams if needed.

Thanks. Any feedback on which school is more economic/flexible in terms of lost classes if the child is unwell or travelling? Also is it possible to switch from one school to another without losing out on the previous education?[/quote][/quote]

Bear in mind that music schools are not schools in the traditional sense. You are just basically getting the same individual lessons that private teachers provide in a more centralised location. Personally, I am a believer that a child should have the same teacher from beginner to at least the completion of grade 8. So IMO the best solution is to go for a good private one right from the very beginning (or study with the owners of the music schools); this may be costly and require more commitment but of course you pay for the quality. But of many parents choose the lesser options because they are afraid the children may get disinterested or financial concerns. Then they will search for better teachers after they find the initial teachers lacking.

[Dreamaurora]

thmejlfm:

Hi!


Looking for one piano teacher to teach my daughters, age: 11, grade: 4, and age: 8, grade 2. Prefer a female teacher and willing to come to student's place (Kallang area).

Previous teacher because of personal reason, has to stop teaching my daughters.

Need some contacts from parent here.

Thank you :?: :?: :thankyou:

Edited. Sorry, supposed to be typed in a PM instead.