Piano Lessons in SingaporePiano lessons are usually a long term investment. An investment of time, effort and hard-earned money. An investment that could potentially reap a lifetime of enjoyment, uncover a hidden talent or result in a sad waste of resources. Deciding on which teacher to choose and which piano to buy are the two most important criteria that will give the student the best chance of success. The other is to keep a supportive learning environment in the home. 1. TeacherFinding a good teacher eventually made all the difference in my life and music. Read about my experience with piano teachers and piano lessons here.Finding a good teacher is seldom easy. It takes time and effort to ask around about teachers. The best people to ask are the students. Usually, they will have many good reports about good teachers and how these teachers helped them do well in exams or music events. It may be more difficult for someone with no knowledge of music to find a good teacher not knowing what to ask so I've started to get teachers to register with Private-Piano-Teacher.com. Accordingly, after verifying qualifications and an interview, I've shortlisted some teachers that I feel are worth recommending. Finding a good teacher means that the student will be more likely to develop a good technique, understanding and appreciation of music. When encountering problems, the teacher would be able to recommend a quicker solution. Cost When choosing a piano teacher, the cheapest option is often not the best. While the most costly option may not necessarily be the best either, good piano teachers seldom charge the lowest rates as their schedules fill up quickly. Students who have benefited from their piano lessons are willing to pay more as they enjoy the learning journey much better, often shown by good exam or competition results. Location Having lessons at home is certainly most convenient. However, in many circumstances, this may not be the best choice. As many good teachers have a rather packed schedule, finding the time to travel to students' homes is not practical. As such, many of these teachers teach mostly in their own home. There are some good teachers who would travel out to teach for some part of their schedule. I'd say that it calls for a little celebration upon finding one! 2. PianoGetting a decent piano is very important even at the starting stages of learning piano. A piano that can keep in tune, has clear tone and is responsive to touch is absolutely essential.Read about getting a good piano here! 3. A Supportive Learning EnvironmentHaving supportive parents or guardians in the home who take an interest in music lessons is important. A little encouragement goes a long way in motivating a music student! More consistent encouragement make less tuneful practice sessions with focused practice become enjoyable pieces of music.An environment where a student is afraid to practice for fear of disturbing the home should be avoided. Either have a dedicated music room or place the piano where it will cause least disturbance in the home. A schedule to practise at appropriate times for the family is most advisable. |