All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers
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jce:
If you have a room to house the piano then you may do so but bear in mind because the room is small, the reverb will be strong. If it's in the living room, adults need to be \"disciplined\" to make sure that there are no distractions (eg having the tv switched on) while the child is practising. When the child has his/her lesson depends on your schedule and the teacher's schedule. How long depends on age, younger ones may start with 30 mins per lesson, older ones 45 mins, and as the child progresses, length of the lesson can increase. The teacher can advice you on the length of the lesson. Lessons are conducted once a week though I know of some who attend twice or even three times a week. These are generally the ones who are in the competitive arena.
I do wish we had 1 or 2 spare rooms that we can use for \"Library/Study\" and \"Music/Family\". That would be so great. But we don't.
Our piano is in the living room, leh. Where got the luxury? ANd place quite small. So yes, we have other kids playing X-box, gaming, watching TV programmes and talking etc in the same area since the living/dining is together. Kitchen very nearby too.
And when the boys are trying to save time - eg. can't wait to finish their daily practice so they can both play something together, they've even practised their individual routines/songs together at the same time in the same room. I don't know how they ever concentrate!!!!! But they don't seem to get confused! -
piano seems to be a defaut/ must learn kind of instrument. Any parents thinking of having ur kids learning other instrument like guitar, ukulele, erhu, guzheng…??
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sweetmommy123:
piano seems to be a defaut/ must learn kind of instrument. Any parents thinking of having ur kids learning other instrument like guitar, ukulele, erhu, guzheng....??
Is it? Hah - I have 2 boys who have never learnt piano at all. They play different string instruments. -
Dreamaurora:
Maybe you can consider putting all the articles you wrote in one single thread so easier to find?
Glad you find it useful. Just something I wrote in my spare time (which seems to be getting lesser nowadays :sad: )Cluelessmum:
Thank you all for the advice
Dreamaurora, your article is very enlightening and just what I needed! Im making the exact mistakes u have listed.. Thanks! -
sweetmommy123:
piano seems to be a defaut/ must learn kind of instrument. Any parents thinking of having ur kids learning other instrument like guitar, ukulele, erhu, guzheng....??
Maybe coz its easier to start other instruments after learning piano? I wish I can learn harp also, but I have been told it is not a good idea if I still want to play piano. -
sacredmusicals:
Actually I think that the piano might limit the child if that's the first instrument they learn. Bc they just need to press the correct keys whereas for string for example, they have to be very precise in pressing the strings for the exact tone. But then, that's only my opinion. Might not be the same for others.sweetmommy123:
piano seems to be a defaut/ must learn kind of instrument. Any parents thinking of having ur kids learning other instrument like guitar, ukulele, erhu, guzheng....??
Maybe coz its easier to start other instruments after learning piano? I wish I can learn harp also, but I have been told it is not a good idea if I still want to play piano. -
We are looking for a good individual piano teacher who teaches ABRSM Grade 8 or diploma. Any recommendations? We live at Jurong East.
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Hi,
i am thinking of letting my 4 yr old boy learn piano.
i have a few questions and hope someone can help to answer.
-should i send to a school or to have a teacher coming or going to her place to learn
-can we get a keyboard first and test water the child interest? cos i dont want to have a white elephant in the house.
-anyone has contact of teacher to recommend?i staying in the east. can email me at [email protected]
-do we go teacher's place or teacher come our place?
- what is the current rate?
Thank you -
germum:
If you wish to start individual lesson, I generally recommend getting a full time home-based piano teacher if you want a stable teacher. It is more expensive and troublesome, but definitely worth the trouble if you want the quality and stability. Most music school and travelling teachers often suffer from poor attrition rate. Music schools' teachers often change (unless study direct with owner) and travelling teachers may drop your son out anytime (yes, it happened to one of my current student because the teacher wanted to focus on her full time career).Hi,
i am thinking of letting my 4 yr old boy learn piano.
i have a few questions and hope someone can help to answer.
-should i send to a school or to have a teacher coming or going to her place to learn
-can we get a keyboard first and test water the child interest? cos i dont want to have a white elephant in the house.
-anyone has contact of teacher to recommend?i staying in the east. can email me at [email protected]
-do we go teacher's place or teacher come our place?
- what is the current rate?
Thank you
As a starter instrument, I recommend a minimum of properly weighted digital piano, which nowadays you can get from $800-2000. Best if you can invest in a better instrument from the start to show to your son that you are serious about piano. If you just want to test the water first, you can send your son for appreciation courses such as JMC. For this purpose, a keyboard will be sufficient.
Hope that helps, PMed you a contact for a teacher in the East. -
Hi,
I am looking for a female teacher to teach my 4 years old boy..
prefer to go teacher's plac/studio in the east as currently no piano at home.. planning to get a keyboard first.
Prefer a weekday night.
If anyone has any suitable teacher to recommend, please email me at [email protected]
Thanks in advance.