If you do not know how to search for a piano teacher, or you do not understand the general costs involved and what to look out for, this task can be somewhat confusing. For a popular piano teacher the rate can be quite expensive. If you find an open seat for a lesson, make sure not to choose the first piano teacher that comes into view. Different options are to ask around the area, or you may find a quality piano teacher by looking online. But remember the piano learning process takes place over a generally long period of time, possibly for many weeks or even months. It’s important to make the right decision and meet a piano teacher who will have chemistry with your young kid. It’s no easy task to find that special piano teacher, one that can stimulate a child’s commitment to learn. A piano teacher that can keep the student interested as well as have the skills to put together interesting and fun lessons is one that you want to work with.

Piano Teachers – Credentials and / or Chemistry?

At first you may think that a piano teacher with a box full of credentials would be a fantastic candidate. However this is not necessarily the case. Many teachers may be fully accredited with years of experience but if they do not like to work with children, they may not have much long term success with your child. If you mistakenly hire this type of teacher, his style may not be one that allows a teacher-student chemistry to develop. If you find a piano teacher that is able to build confidence as well as keep the piano instructions moving towards a constructive goal, that is a great start. Just remember, for the lessons to be fun you don’t have to find a young teacher. Likewise, to find a talented piano teacher with loads of experience and certifications, don’t think the teacher has to be old.  

Rates & Cost

Depending on the piano teacher, the rate of pay here in Singapore will vary greatly. The more certifications and verifiable experience, the more often you will find higher rates, as with anything in life. As a guide, go to Piano Lessons Rates to view rates.

Piano teachers know that with kids in Singapore, lessons are more likely to be consistent, often, the lessons will go on for years. Children are more likely to have a higher commitment level as it involves parents who are serious to put their kids to piano exams and achieve a Grade 8.Therefore, with kids, many teachers offer better rates compared to adults. For some adult learners, cost may be higher as many adult learners travel for work, have more unpredictable schedule and may have lesser or shorter commitment as many adults learn piano but may not want to go for piano exams. If you are a committed adult learner, communicate your schedule with the piano instructor so that an agreement can be reached. For example, if you have to travel for 2 weeks every quarterly, you can arrange with teacher for 10 lessons per quarter and pay monthly on time, insetad of paying every 4 lessons. It is more predictable for your teacher and easier to manage his receipts (remember, teachers do not get fixed monthly pay and need to plan their finance).

Do not be misled to think that just because someone has years of experience and high fees that they are a superior option. By evaluating the costs of the piano lessons, their schedule for your convenience and the way the get along with your child, you will be more able to see the picture of how this piano teacher will rank for your needs. The next step is a mini or trial lesson.

An Intro Lesson Speaks Volumes

If you have found a prospective piano teacher, now is the time to setup an introduction lesson, a lesson of about 15-20 minutes or a full lesson of 45min. This intro lesson will take place at the place where the normal lessons will be conducted, either in your house or at the piano teachers’ studio. You should plan to be there to see how things go with the lesson and see how the student and the piano teacher get along. The benefits of this mini lesson are many: Things to look out for: 1.    This shows how the student will respond to the teacher in the learning environment
2.    You can see how the teacher will interact with your child
3.    If the teaching is at a studio you can inspect the piano teachers’ facilities.
4.    You can learn what the teacher expects from your child

Be a Supportive Parent

Piano teachers are always looking for new students who are passionate about learning They are expecting you to do your job though also; things like making sure to be on time for lessons and ensure that the young student is up to par with his or her practices are things to keep in mind. By looking for the right teacher with discipline and keeping up on your responsibilities as a parent, your child should be very prosperous in their new piano playing learning. If you feel that the task of finding a piano teacher is somewhat daunting don’t be too concerned. Here in Singapore there are many qualified piano teachers who are ready to take on new students. You can also task piano teacher agencies like us to help you at no cost. Just drop us some of your details and you should be on your way to lessons soon! With all of this information you are now more equipped to make an educated choice. Good Luck!