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By Olivia Cross


Once you have made the decision to begin studying piano, you want to find the right teacher. The process will take some time, and you may need to meet with several before you find the right fit. Here are some helpful tips for finding what is best for you.

You will want to learn who teaches in your area first, and then expand your search further if necessary. Local colleges, universities and studios offer study programs with experienced or qualified instructors. Finding any local professional organizations whose members are dedicated to teaching music is often the best way to find those with the most experience. Some of the most comprehensive private piano lessons vancouver bc teachers offer will be through these various organizations.

If you interview professional members of recognized associations, you will reap the benefits of finding those who are in the current loop of new teaching methods, best instructional practices and business referrals to other highly skilled members. Most organizations require degrees from accredited institutions such as respected music conservatories or universities with strict entrance requirements and auditions for music students. Some will be international performers with many competition successes on their resumes.

Vancouver teachers often are members of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association or the Piano Teachers Federation. Several academies exist in the area, offering fine quality instruction and the opportunity to participate in Associated Board of Royal Colleges of Music Examinations. Several private teachers offer these opportunities as well.

You can find instructors who travel to your home if your schedule is too hectic to go to them. Others have their own very well maintained studios for you to have lessons. Taking either route will depend upon several things. Consider whether or not you have the time to get to a separate location each week. When the level of teaching is high and perfect for you, adjusting your work week to accommodate away lessons may be worth it.

When your child will be studying, you want to find a mentor who will inspire, guide and provide the best. Schedule interviews with each prospective person, so that your child can have the chance to interact together with each teacher. Find the best match of personality, energy and intellectual curiosity. Look for signs that the two click readily. Ask about the educational systems offered. Match your goals for your child with how well this person might help them to achieve these goals. Ask about practicing commitments and paying tuition.

When tuition is the item to be considered, think about what the hourly rate will be. Find out if this will be due on a weekly, monthly or semester basis. Private studies can be either very flexible about collecting tuition or very strict. Teachers are business people who vary widely in the way they prefer to handle the financial aspects of their studios. Ask about a studio policy. Any studio should have one, detailing the expectations and rules which are required of participants there.

Knowing if your child will do better in a competitive environment or a supportive learning place will help you to select the teacher that can offer those things. Some expect that all students will perform in regular recitals and competitions. While these activities are certainly rewarding, some students do better without those challenges. Choose the best path for your child, and then focus on achieving success.




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