All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[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.

[sagent]

mamamiya:

My boy is 5 yrs old. He started attending organ classes in a community centre when he's 4.5yrs old. But we shifted house to the east side. Just half a year ago, we bought a piano and asked a teacher to teach him piano at home. At first, I am a bit sceptical becos the teacher is a male. But he looks honest, so we decided to give him a try. Within 6 months, my boy's piano has improved tremendously. We are very happy with the teacher.


We know he stays in the West (holland area, I think) but he will travel to any parts of singapore (I stay in the east). He's not bad. I recommend him

(btw, I am not related to him and do not receive any commission for the recommendation.)

Hi mamamiya

can share with us what is his charging rate pls?

Have pm u for his contact. TIA

[savagex]

I am thinking of starting my 3 yo gal on a piano lesson. Any recommendations?

[Dreamaurora]

savagex:

I am thinking of starting my 3 yo gal on a piano lesson. Any recommendations?

The usual route would be to take an movement and appreciation class first such as Yamaha's JMC. Unless the girl displays an unusual affinity towards classsical music (e.g. like to dance or tap along to music) then you can immediately start her on piano lesson with a very good private teacher.

[jedamum]

wildboys:

Hi, I'm looking for a piano teacher who can teach preschooler and adult beginner piano (whether home or in school). Any one has a recommendation? I'm at Bt Panjang. Thanks!!

wildboys,
have you found that ideal piano teacher?
do drop me a pm if you read this.
TQ!

[Celyw]

HI,


Am looking for a patient and good teacher for my boy who is a beginner. We are willing to go to the teacher’s place if it is located west near Clementi/Jurong East/West Coast. Looking at weekday evening after 7pm.

Please pm me the contact and the fee. Thank you.

[SnowieBob]

Hi, I'm personally teaching but not in the west area. I have a colleague staying there. If still looking for teachers can let me know

[Serendipity]

Hi all,


Been reading your interesting discussion, and couldn’t help but seek your views and suggestions on my dilemma too.

My child is currently in a group music class which allows parents to sit in. This is a plus for me because I have zero music background. However, I have heard advice before that it is eventually better to go for individual lessons so that the child can progress at his or her own pace. The down side of individual lessons though is that I won’t be able to sit in the lessons (I presume) and won’t be able to know what’s been taught.

Any words of advice from seasoned mums or dads?

[jce]

If the child is old enough, he/she should be given the responsibility to learn on her own from the teacher. Anyway, there will come a point where they are playing at such a speed that you, with no background, won’t be able to follow anymore. If your child is still young and you want to embark on individual lessons, some teachers will allow you to sit in.