All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers

[Imami]

Hi all,


I have zero music background. Just wondering - it’s ok to jump straight into 1-1 piano lessons? I am not feeling the pinch on money spent on the fees, but wouldn’t the child take a long time to pick up note reading and all?

My child does not seem musically inclined/talented. I am concern if he will be slower than normal, and then lose interest/confidence to persue.

Grading is not the most impt for me although I would be most proud if one day my child completes his grade 8 (anything beyond is akin to striking toto first prize). To me, grading is a way of proving one’s proficiency. But I would really hope my child be emotionally and spiritually enriched by being able to play a musical instrument. But the learning curve seems very steep.

[vicki]

Imami:

Hi all,


I have zero music background. Just wondering - it's ok to jump straight into 1-1 piano lessons? I am not feeling the pinch on money spent on the fees, but wouldn't the child take a long time to pick up note reading and all?

My child does not seem musically inclined/talented. I am concern if he will be slower than normal, and then lose interest/confidence to persue.

Grading is not the most impt for me. To me, grading is a way of proving one's proficiency

How old is your child?

[Imami]

vicki:

Imami:

Hi all,


I have zero music background. Just wondering - it's ok to jump straight into 1-1 piano lessons? I am not feeling the pinch on money spent on the fees, but wouldn't the child take a long time to pick up note reading and all?

My child does not seem musically inclined/talented. I am concern if he will be slower than normal, and then lose interest/confidence to persue.

Grading is not the most impt for me. To me, grading is a way of proving one's proficiency

How old is your child?

Just turn 4. Took him to a music school today for a drum trial (I think he's more of a 'drum person' than 'pianist'). Drum teacher said 'come back in three months'. But the piano teacher seems very interested in getting me to sign my child.

[fernvale]

Hi, I’m looking for a piano teacher to come to my place to teach my 7YO boy. We live in Sengkang. Weekdays afternoons preferred. Any recommendations? Btw what’s the rate like now? I had someone quote me $160 for 4 lessons a month but our schedules don’t gel.

[phankao]

Imami:

Just turn 4. Took him to a music school today for a drum trial (I think he's more of a 'drum person' than 'pianist'). Drum teacher said 'come back in three months'. But the piano teacher seems very interested in getting me to sign my child.

So why didn't you arrange a trial lesson for piano for him? Maybe he'll like it? Observe how the teacher interacts? That's how I started mine on piano. He was not 3yo yet then, and I wasn't even looking for piano teacher(was looking for violin teacher). But the Trial lesson experience was positive.

[ilovemusic]

It really depends on the qualification/ experience of the teacher. Since the teacher is coming to your place, $160 is reasonable. (i am assuming it is 45 mins lesson)

fernvale:

Hi, I'm looking for a piano teacher to come to my place to teach my 7YO boy. We live in Sengkang. Weekdays afternoons preferred. Any recommendations? Btw what's the rate like now? I had someone quote me $160 for 4 lessons a month but our schedules don't gel.

[Imami]

phankao:

Imami:

So why didn't you arrange a trial lesson for piano for him? Maybe he'll like it? Observe how the teacher interacts? That's how I started mine on piano. He was not 3yo yet then, and I wasn't even looking for piano teacher(was looking for violin teacher). But the Trial lesson experience was positive.

I had originally wanted to arrange the trial to take place next week. but they don't have have a class going at the time slot I am looking at. So no point trial Liao. I don't see the point of doing a trial if my child is not doing the trial with the actual teacher/class or if they can't fit into our schedule.

[bearbie_mich]

Hi do visit here for Private (1 to 1) piano lesson


http://lingai.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Private_Classical_Piano_lesson_for_kids_

[peanut_butter]

ilovemusic:

It really depends on the qualification/ experience of the teacher. Since the teacher is coming to your place, $160 is reasonable. (i am assuming it is 45 mins lesson)

If my calculation is correct, a beginner's fee at a budget school like Cristofori (weekdays charge) is $131 per 45min, when you include term breaks, holidays and GST. My colleagues charges between $150-170 for home tuition.

[watercooler]

Dreamaurora:

watercooler:

Dear Dreamaurora, could you deliberate what is the main difference of Albert Tiu and Hecht's students?

Broadly speaking, Albert tiu focuses on beautiful singing line whereas Thomas Hecht sounds more orchestral. Thomas approach is also more textbook and suited for large scale works whereas Albert tiu excel in shorter romantic works.

Great! Thank you. I never think that way. I will pay more attention to this difference when I have time to go for their students concert next time:)