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Choosing the right piano teacher for you – how do you know?
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A good pairing of teacher/student is built on shared understanding of goals and creating concrete ways to reach them, and working with an excellent teacher from the beginning will make all the difference.
People have different reasons for wanting to play and study the piano and choose an accomplished, supportive teacher to help them reach their goals is an essential part of making musical dreams a reality.
A good pairing of teacher/student is built on shared understanding of goals and creating concrete ways to reach them, and working with an excellent teacher from the beginning can make all the difference for a child just starting out as well as an adult looking to explore their own musical life.
A good pairing of teacher/student is built on shared understanding of goals and creating concrete ways to reach them, and working with an excellent teacher from the beginning can make all the difference for a child just starting out as well as an adult looking to explore their own musical life.
Music is a language. And while some people are more attuned to the spoken/ear aspect of playing, others are drawn to the intricacy and narrative beauty of classical music. Some are interested in developing their voice as a composer, singer or songwriter. Some are interested in exploring the rich world of improvisations.
Finding the right person for you will help to make your musical life sing.
Finding the right person for you will help to make your musical life sing.
What to look for?
Does the teacher have experience with your level of player? With children and adults?
Find out about their current students and if they match your needs.
Does the teacher have experience with your level of player? With children and adults?
Find out about their current students and if they match your needs.
If you are interested in performance opportunities do they provide them?
Ask about performance and competitive opportunities and how you can participate.
Ask about performance and competitive opportunities and how you can participate.
Are they open to adjusting to your personality to help you succeed?
Ask about their methods and how they work different styles and genres.
Ask about their methods and how they work different styles and genres.
Do they have a professional studio?
Having a good instrument and a clean, well lit environment can make all the difference in making your lessons fun and rewarding.
Having a good instrument and a clean, well lit environment can make all the difference in making your lessons fun and rewarding.
Best of luck in finding the best guide for you on your musical journey!
Robert
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