All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[s277400]

Can anyone recommend a good piano teacher with proven track records, reasonable rates and is good with small kid says 5 yrs old (beginner level), preferably staying around east? Pls PM me the contact and details if you know of someone. Many thanks!

[phankao]

Dreamaurora:

If you like other instruments, all of them are examinable by ABRSM from grade 1-8 (except for chinese instruments such as dizi which is administered by a Chinese board). The only issue here will be locating a decent teacher for those instruments and they are not likely to be cheap. ABRSM theory can be of course taken even if your instrument is not piano, but the higher grade theories require some working knowledge of piano..

There's also Trinity and a couple of other exam boards. Can do Trinity Diploma Exam (ATCL) with no age or other prequisite exams/theory.

For Chinese Instruments, there are already 3 Examining Boards that administer exams in Singapore. All have Grades up to 9 and the Diploma. No need theory prerequisite.

[Dreamaurora]

phankao:

Dreamaurora:

If you like other instruments, all of them are examinable by ABRSM from grade 1-8 (except for chinese instruments such as dizi which is administered by a Chinese board). The only issue here will be locating a decent teacher for those instruments and they are not likely to be cheap. ABRSM theory can be of course taken even if your instrument is not piano, but the higher grade theories require some working knowledge of piano..

There's also Trinity and a couple of other exam boards. Can do Trinity Diploma Exam (ATCL) with no age or other prequisite exams/theory.

For Chinese Instruments, there are already 3 Examining Boards that administer exams in Singapore. All have Grades up to 9 and the Diploma. No need theory prerequisite.

Only the ATCL and LTLC Recital can take without any prerequisites, although I don't think anyone will attempt any of these 2 exams without prior experiences in exams and performing. They are arguably the least robust diplomas as they only assess the performance aspect of learning an instrument.

[phankao]

Dreamaurora:

phankao:

[quote=\"Dreamaurora\"]

If you like other instruments, all of them are examinable by ABRSM from grade 1-8 (except for chinese instruments such as dizi which is administered by a Chinese board). The only issue here will be locating a decent teacher for those instruments and they are not likely to be cheap. ABRSM theory can be of course taken even if your instrument is not piano, but the higher grade theories require some working knowledge of piano..

There's also Trinity and a couple of other exam boards. Can do Trinity Diploma Exam (ATCL) with no age or other prequisite exams/theory.

For Chinese Instruments, there are already 3 Examining Boards that administer exams in Singapore. All have Grades up to 9 and the Diploma. No need theory prerequisite.

Only the ATCL and LTLC Recital can take without any prerequisites, although I don't think anyone will attempt any of these 2 exams without prior experiences in exams and performing. They are arguably the least robust diplomas as they only assess the performance aspect of learning an instrument.[/quote]Yup, I've not heard of anyone doing without any prior exams at all, altho' I have friends' kids who do ATCL in primary school without any grade 8. Even Chinese instrumental exams' diploma requires Grade 9 as a prerequisite.

But I know of people who take grade 8 theory without any prior theory exam though. HAHA!

[Fat cello]

Hi


Anybody know how much a SSO/NAFA teacher charge for 45 mins lesson?

Tks

[kaeshion]

Uhm, just wanted to ask if any parents have daughters/sons that took up a second instrument while they are in secondary school?

I'm 13 right now, soon to be 14 next year, and I am currently learning the piano, taking Grade 7 Practical next year. However, I have taken up an interest, in fact, a passion in the cello and uh I did ask my parents about this and they disagreed as cellos and cello lessons were generally expensive and they were afraid that I won't be able to juggle my piano,school commitments, and a second instrument, which may result in me losing interest.
As for interest-wise, I'm fairly confident that I will not lose interest, and well, just wanted to ask for other parents' opinions, to check if I'm being too naive/rash?

(SORRY I know this is off-topic but I can't find any other thread related ;____;)

[kathyh]

NO you are not.


Nowadays we parents always force our kids to do this and learn that, it is really precious that you are really interested in something

[thinkcool]

natgoh:

moonmazy:

Wow seems like a lot of people are finding piano teachers!


the piano teacher for my children is quite good, she's a private teacher.
She's currently teaching my dd grade 8 and my boy grade 2.
(My dd got merit for grade 7, and my boy got distinction for grade 1)
She's very patient and gets along well with kids.
If you want i can give you her contact.
Her charges are quite reasonable as well.

Cheers!

Hi,
Can I have her contact no. pls.?


Thanks,
thinkcool
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Hi Can i have her number pls? [email protected]

thanks

[Fei Fish]

Hi I’m Amy. Currently I am looking for a private piano teacher for my girl (8yrs old. finished her JXC with yamaha & grade 9 yamaha exam). We lived in Punggol.


Thank you,
Appreciated everyone help.

[thinkcool]

Hi All,


My boy is cuurently with Yamaha, taking group piano lessons
and going for Grade 1 exam Next march.

He used to be very motivated to learn new songs but sadly
in a group setting, having to wait for other kids to catch up
with the 3 Grade 1 songs, he gets rather bored during lessons
and is not playing much at home.

I have asked his teacher to give him some new songs to learn
but to no avail and she needs to help the rest of the students.

So I am in a fix now, thinking what to do?
I am afraid he may lose interest in playing the piano as
time goes.

My boy prefers learning in a group but the rest are too slow
so the teacher can’t teach beyond the 3 G1 songs.

Should I switch him to individual lessons?
But I will need to get a very good teacher who relates well
to children and knows how to motivate kids to learn.
And costs wise, which is more viable?

Anyone has any good advice to share?
Thanks in advance.