All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers
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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.
Thank You. -
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. -
germum:
Your 4yo can concentrate on a lesson at night?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.
I know it can be tricky ... even in the late afternoon. Timing very important for lessons for preschoolers. -
My DS is 7 years old and stays JXC. Since his strong intention in piano, I need assistance for a passionate, professional 1-1 private piano tutor. I stay in Toh Guan road, it doesn’t matter if my home or piano studio. Any recommend? PM me please, thanks a lot!
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Dreamaurora:
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).germum:
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 Dreamaurora, thank you for your pm.
I have another question. My friends were advising me to go to musch school for lesson.. group classes.. as they felt that my boy is too young. but i see from this forum, a lot of kids started around his age.. some even young.
How do i determine whether to go for class or individual class? to go school or home-based teacher?
what other things to consider?
Sorry for many questions as i am new to all these -
germum:
Is this your ds very first instrument and first attempt at music lesson?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
Then I would suggest group lessons (more fun for a young child) to expose him to piano & music lessons. You can get a keyboard at home in the meantime.
My dd used to attend Seimpi group lessons at Parkway but that particular center moved. You might want to browse Seimpi website for updates.
After converting dd to individual lessons, we started shopping for a piano. She used a keyboard for the initial 10.5 months of music lessons.
Thus, after confirming your ds interest in pursuing piano, you can start shopping for a piano and search for a piano teacher to coach 1 to 1. Whether teacher goes to your place or you go to hers really depends on that teacher's preference. I guess it's more important is to engage the right teacher. -
germum:
what other things to consider?
Did your boy show interest ?