Tips For Choosing Instrumental Teacher

The right teacher can shape your learning experience for better or worse. Again, it is important to find a teacher whose style and personality fit well with yours. If you are a beginner to learn music lesson Singapore, you will want an especially patience teacher (though this should be a prerequisite).

When enquiring/arranging a lesson for yourself or for a child, know what you want to ask the teacher and don't deviate/compromise. Trust and feeling comfortable with the teacher you speak to is paramount. Therefore the first step should be to phone the tutor where you make a better judgement. Whether on a consultation music lesson Singapore or over the phone, ask the following questions: How many pupils do you teach currently and would you mind if I spoke to them about the service that you offer? What is your level experience and your general background? Do you have references? An experienced teacher will happily explain their background and credentials.

The more open you are about your expectations and interests, the more useful the consultation will be. After speaking with the teacher, don't feel you have to make a decision there and then. You may need to make more than one approach before you find the teacher for you.

If you are happy with everything, then it's time to formerly arrange the first lesson. When you do make a financial arrangement with a teacher, be clear about the lesson rates being charged and how and when they are to be paid. Some teachers charge a travel fee for coming to the pupil's house. You should also ask if the teacher has a cancellation policy (e.g. how many days’ notice should be given for canceling a lesson) and who should be responsible for the purchase of lesson materials and music.

If you have arranged music lesson Singapore for your child, you should show interest in the progress being made. This means sitting in on some if not all of your child's lessons so that you get a good idea of the style of teaching and the progress being made. At some stage you will know when you are fully comfortable with the teacher. If lessons are at your home but you're at the stage where you don't sit in on every one now, it is still good to ask the tutor at the end of the lesson for progress updates.

As mentioned earlier, you should be clear on where the lessons will take place and if the tutor charges extra for coming to your home. It is important for piano lessons to be convenient. Whether at your home, your teachers' home or an outside venue, ask about the recommended length of a music lesson Singapore for your/your child's level. For example, beginners' piano lessons generally last 30 - 45 minutes depending on the pupil's age. For a child beginner, 30 minutes is usually the norm.

Piano tutors enjoy teaching new students who are passionate about learning the instrument. Like with all skills though, the responsibility lies with you as the pupil or parent of the children to put the work in. Standard things which are overlooked like doing the right amount of practice suggested and being prepared and on time for music lesson Singapore etc. By holding yourself or your child accountable, you take your investment in music learning seriously. And the rewards can be enormous!