All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[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.

[Dreamaurora]

Most teachers are actually willing to oblige for a parent to sit in lessons and I especially encourage this for the younger children because it is best the parents organise and sit down with them to practice at home. It is also easier to convey the progress of the child and show what needs to be fixed. In some music schools parents are not allowed to sit in because of the space constraint or the teachers may feel uncomfortable.


Your child will have to eventually go for individual lessons because for actual graded exams it is not feasible to teach in group lesson.

[jedamum]

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?

my 5yr old just started his music class recently. i stood outside the class (peeping through the viewglass, and out of his sight, but i can see his little fingers) for 15min to 'learn' what he learns for practical.

[Serendipity]

Hey jce and Dreamaurora, thanks for your input!

Since I don't have a piano at home yet, only a keyboard, I was thinking lessons at a school might be a better alternative for now. Hopefully I can find a school which is willing to accomodate parents. Or perhaps private teachers who teach from their home/studio? Any recommendations of good piano teachers in the west?

Hi jedamum,
Haha... I'm sure you enjoyed watching your son play. Hmm... if it were me though, I don't think I'd understand what my child's learning without being able to hear the teachers teach. :scratchhead:

[jedamum]

Serendipity:

Hi jedamum,
Haha... I'm sure you enjoyed watching your son play. Hmm... if it were me though, I don't think I'd understand what my child's learning without being able to hear the teachers teach. :scratchhead:

although the room is supposed to be sound proofed, if i stand close enough to the door, i can hear the teacher talking. so i roughly know what is going on. but for now only cos now only beginning stage, easier to understand