All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[phankao]

waiyean:

NAFA has a separate class that teaches theory and aural. However, the focus is on theory, and aural is not done every week. Her previous school used to have weekly 1 hour aural class, but they don't offer it as standalone.


Intention is not for it to be a crash course for current grade, but to prepare for higher grades in advance. Prior posters have mentioned that aural is more difficult at higher grades. Also I thought it would be a good idea for her to learn the proper technique to sing.

No idea about the Aural classes. My friends who's kids finished their gr 8 in NAFA did not take extra aural lessons outside. But yes, standard - all take grade 5 theory in Primary 2.

Last time for my son, for Aural training, I just sent for a few lessons with a piano teacher nearby. When my son did his grade 8, his accompanist trained him 2 mths before.

[waiyean]

kathyh:

may i know what grade is your child ? after i have known the curriculum, i found grades 1-3 are quite easy, so higher grade is kind of suddenly getting difficult?

I don't know if it will suddenly get difficult. But you are right, grade 1-3 is quite simple. It's just that it won't hurt to improve listening skills.

[jce]

Kathyh, ABRSM reg for July-Sept has closed

[mrlim2008]

Thanks pinkapple for your sharing.


Do you have any music teacher with reasonable tuiton fees can recommend for me?

[pinkapple]

my ex-colleague is teaching one-to-one piano now but he’s at toa payoh. wonder if it’s a convenient place for u.

[sub_evo76]

Hi, I am looking for a patient teacher for my 8 yr old gal who is taking grade1 exam this year. Appreciate any recommendation of teachers who can travel to my place at Punggol during weekday nights. Much fhanks

[tonariland]

Hi everyone, I am looking for a good piano teacher who can get along with 6 years old girl. We stay around Bukit Timah area, thus hope to look for a piano teacher in same area. We don’t mind go to the teacher house if she stays in Bukit Timah area, Bishan, AMK, Toa Payoh. Hope can get recommendations from the mothers here. Thank you.

[sugar mummy]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a good piano teacher for my girl grade 4 and son grade 2. Thank you. Please email or PM me.

[zarahsmom]

tonariland:

Hi everyone, I am looking for a good piano teacher who can get along with 6 years old girl. We stay around Bukit Timah area, thus hope to look for a piano teacher in same area. We don't mind go to the teacher house if she stays in Bukit Timah area, Bishan, AMK, Toa Payoh. Hope can get recommendations from the mothers here. Thank you.

hi tonariland

we just signed up my dd for 1on1 lessons with \"kiasupiano\" that is her name in this forum.. teacher Yi Ling as we call her.. she lives in Choa Chu Kang North 5 which is a 20 minute bus ride from Upper Bukit Timah (where we are staying).. she was a former Yamaha school teacher.. and knows both the yamaha style of teaching and the standard style of teaching piano..

check her out..

regards
zarahsmom

[OLYP]

Dear all,

My name is Olivia
I've been teaching piano for the past 5 years ongoing to 6, since I graduated with ABRSM Diploma in Teaching at the age of 18 years old.
Personally, I have experience with young toddlers as young as 4 years old and I certainly welcome anyone who is interested to learn as my oldest student was 60 years old.

To every parent out there, should you be looking for a fun & engaging manner to develop & further nurture your child's interest in music & development, please feel free to contact me.

Personal's style of teaching would be bubbly, lively, enthusiastic & patient.
Less than traditional overly-strict teachers, I'm more of the interactive & fun-loving teacher.
I may be strict when necessary, however, I believe only when learning is fun & engaging - only will it make music learning more interesting for the kids.

I'm proud to say that I've a group of students that has followed me well throughout the 5 years & they certainly have also made their parents & me proud, by attaining MERIT & DISTINCTION awards for ABRSM Practical & Theory examinations.

Lastly, I take full pride in ensuring that my students learns & understands the full purpose & fun in the journey of music learning. At the same time, I feel happy to see my students improve gradually every week.
At this point of time, I believe as a parent, if you're still interested to learn more

Please feel free to contact me at the following.
Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 92769848