All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[orvinc83]

Hi parents

I have zero music background. My 6 yr old boy is learning piano. I find it hard to supervise him because I don’t even know which piece he played, and whether he played correctly or wrongly. I can only encourage him to practise. What can I do (other than sending him for more lessons) to help him progress? Thanks!

[2ppaamm]

orvinc83:

Hi parents

I have zero music background. My 6 yr old boy is learning piano. I find it hard to supervise him because I don't even know which piece he played, and whether he played correctly or wrongly. I can only encourage him to practise. What can I do (other than sending him for more lessons) to help him progress? Thanks!

Hope this helps.
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=165144856880183

[orvinc83]

Hi 2ppaamm

Thanks for the link. It gives sound advice. But I can’t be like her cos I really have ZERO music knowledge. At least she had learnt to play different instruments (maybe not piano but others) in school.

[verykiasu2010]

2ppaamm:

orvinc83:

Hi parents

I have zero music background. My 6 yr old boy is learning piano. I find it hard to supervise him because I don't even know which piece he played, and whether he played correctly or wrongly. I can only encourage him to practise. What can I do (other than sending him for more lessons) to help him progress? Thanks!

Hope this helps.
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=165144856880183

INTERESTING read .... and I read your other Notes as well !! thanks for the link :thankyou:

[2ppaamm]

orvinc83:

Hi 2ppaamm

Thanks for the link. It gives sound advice. But I can't be like her cos I really have ZERO music knowledge. At least she had learnt to play different instruments (maybe not piano but others) in school.

Maybe start by sitting in the class and learning together with the child?

[Nitetingale]

Hi All, i need help to start off a class. There’s a free music play trial class for 2 to 3 years old during the June holidays. Wed 1 June and Fri 3 June 5pm. Class is 45 min. They need at least 6 to 8 to start a class. Location is at 45 Burghley Drive #01-09. PM me if u are keen. If u need more info or direction to the school, check out their fb. Name: Medley Music School.

[Willow]

Hi, have anyone tried out the eighth note music school at Lor Kilat yet ?

Am thinking of putting my boy (6 yr, finished 2 yr yamaha junior course ) there to try ? Or anyone have good recommendation for piano lessons near beauty world area ?
Thanks!

[cocomama]

Hi, I'm looking for experienced piano teacher which able to travel to north area to teach my girl she 11 yo ( grade 2 ).


My requirement: Responsible, patient, motivating and experienced with young children.
Location: North Area
At the same time, I'm considering to let my 5 yo girl to start with piano also.

Pls PM me if you have any good teacher to recommend who is willing to travel to my place. :thankyou:

[handison]

EatNonStop:

Hi


Any piano lesson/course recommendation for 4 yr old in Kovan area? Totally new to music...

You can try The Ballet & Music @Harbourfront. It's a new centre and teacher is good with young children. You can call 67751068 to enquire.

[handison]

bicky:

sleepy:

[quote=\"bicky\"]Is there a normal routine/progress for piano?


Is it norm to take 3 yrs training before one can sit for G1 exam? Or is it the school want to prolong the lesson?

I feel that I would not hesitate to change teacher if teacher's style of teaching doesn't suit my child or teacher is not meeting myexpectation. My dd is with her 5th piano teacher now.

As to what's the norm, a good teacher is the key factor, follow by child's diligence in practising. However, to progress to grade 1 after 3 years is kind of too long in my opinion. My observation is typically after 2 years of weekly lessons, should reach between grade 1 to 3

Hi sleepy (I like your nick... ),

Never cross my mind to change school or get her a Pte tutor. Didn't want to destruct her learning. Also feels that learning with school is more fun & get to perform. But, if she needs to wait for 3 years before getting to G1 exam, then I may consider switching her to a Pte teacher.

Yes, she will practice her piano every evening for half an hour. From what I see (I know nothing about music), she seems to pick up fast. I am also not sure. May consider getting her pte teacher....

Thanks for your advice... :)[/quote]For what I know, as long as she is ready, she can sit for G1 or even the next grade the following year.