Thanks, pianojazzy. I also have a boy who is taking Gr 3 practical exam this July and his teacher couldn't teach him anymore after the exam. Should I get him another teacher from the same school or find a private one instead so that she could also teach my girl? I really have no idea on how to choose a good piano teacher for her as I have no music background. Any recommendations from you? Thanks.
Advice on Music/Piano class for 4 year old please!
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u r welcome. How come the teacher can't teach him anymore? Which sch is he in?
The advantages of learning from sch is that parents and students will be more serious,better concentration and won't disrupt daily activities like tv or pc. (ie watch tv halfway and the teacher comes for lesson, that way, the child might still be think about the tv shows etc while having lessons)
But the disadvantages are frequent change of teachers, inflexible timing, lessons missed are payable but not replaceable etc.
Looking for private teachers, do ask for recommendations from friends, get a teacher with teaching diploma(this is different with performing diploma as one can play very well doesn't mean can teach) and with at least 5 - 8 yrs of teaching experience etc
Do check out my blog at www.pianolessons.multiply.com as i have some articles regards to this.
Hope this helps
The advantages of learning from sch is that parents and students will be more serious,better concentration and won't disrupt daily activities like tv or pc. (ie watch tv halfway and the teacher comes for lesson, that way, the child might still be think about the tv shows etc while having lessons)
But the disadvantages are frequent change of teachers, inflexible timing, lessons missed are payable but not replaceable etc.
Looking for private teachers, do ask for recommendations from friends, get a teacher with teaching diploma(this is different with performing diploma as one can play very well doesn't mean can teach) and with at least 5 - 8 yrs of teaching experience etc
Do check out my blog at www.pianolessons.multiply.com as i have some articles regards to this.
Hope this helps
Hi pianojazzy,
He joins Cristofori MLM since 4 yrs old and this teacher has been teaching him till now. She just said that she won't be teaching on the day which my son attends anymore.
I only can shortlist nearby music schools like Fisherman, Galleria, Lynn Tan Piano Studio or Yamaha.
He joins Cristofori MLM since 4 yrs old and this teacher has been teaching him till now. She just said that she won't be teaching on the day which my son attends anymore.
I only can shortlist nearby music schools like Fisherman, Galleria, Lynn Tan Piano Studio or Yamaha.
Hi pianojazzy,
Still remember me? You have been giving me good advice on music class for my girl.
She had already attended 2 term of music group lesson which involves lots of activities lesson to learn music. She is 5 this april and started her on individual piano class 2months ago.Her weekly lesson involves practical and theory lesson. My girl was taught to read the note by reading CDEFG method and now she can play few pieces with both hands. I think she is progressing fine but abit lazy and i need to remind her to practice her piano daily. Though expect her to play 30 mins but she only can sit still for 15-20mins. Is that ok with her? Do you think she is progressing fine?
Thanks,
Micsarah
Still remember me? You have been giving me good advice on music class for my girl.
She had already attended 2 term of music group lesson which involves lots of activities lesson to learn music. She is 5 this april and started her on individual piano class 2months ago.Her weekly lesson involves practical and theory lesson. My girl was taught to read the note by reading CDEFG method and now she can play few pieces with both hands. I think she is progressing fine but abit lazy and i need to remind her to practice her piano daily. Though expect her to play 30 mins but she only can sit still for 15-20mins. Is that ok with her? Do you think she is progressing fine?
Thanks,
Micsarah
Yup i remember
That's fine. Not many children can be discipline to practise so mummy will have to nag hehe. Its common. Practise daily for 15-20 mins is fine if she can play the pieces fluently after that.
Do talk to her teacher if she is progessing well and her teacher might have some suggestions as well.
Cheers
That's fine. Not many children can be discipline to practise so mummy will have to nag hehe. Its common. Practise daily for 15-20 mins is fine if she can play the pieces fluently after that.
Do talk to her teacher if she is progessing well and her teacher might have some suggestions as well.
Cheers
Hi Pianojazzy,
Thanks for the advice given once again. It's really kind of you to share with so many mommies like us on learning music. It's really tough work but in the midst of learning, a child will get to learn not to give up easily and also to build up their patience and parental support and involvement is really important. With parent support, it will make the child feel less frustrating with learning at times and hence more willing to learn. I will sit in my girl's lesson every week and the teacher will record down things which she had taught in a notebook for us to bring home and recap. Hehe i am also learning at the same time as her and i also practice at home at times!
Thank you once again.
Thanks for the advice given once again. It's really kind of you to share with so many mommies like us on learning music. It's really tough work but in the midst of learning, a child will get to learn not to give up easily and also to build up their patience and parental support and involvement is really important. With parent support, it will make the child feel less frustrating with learning at times and hence more willing to learn. I will sit in my girl's lesson every week and the teacher will record down things which she had taught in a notebook for us to bring home and recap. Hehe i am also learning at the same time as her and i also practice at home at times!
Thank you once again.
You are most welcome. It is good to record so that when the parents do not sit in, they know what is happening every lesson. That's what i normally do as well. I have students' parents who practises as well. I am glad about that too! Parental support is very very important. Which is what i always emphasise to parents. Life will be easy if all parents can understand this 
Once again, i agree that it is not learning piano only. Through learning piano, one will learn a lot more than learning how to play only. I have students with learning disablilties. It helps as well. One might not continue all the way till grade 8 but through learning piano, they will learn much more
Once again, i agree that it is not learning piano only. Through learning piano, one will learn a lot more than learning how to play only. I have students with learning disablilties. It helps as well. One might not continue all the way till grade 8 but through learning piano, they will learn much more
tunapuff77
Active Member
hi mummies,
Sorry to interrupt...
I am selling my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard.
Good to start off with keyboard 1st if u r unsure whether your kids likes piano playing.
More info...
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/1450279.html?1212629805
Thanks
Sorry to interrupt...
I am selling my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard.
Good to start off with keyboard 1st if u r unsure whether your kids likes piano playing.
More info...
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/1450279.html?1212629805
Thanks
Hi Pianojazzy,
Any good teacher to recommend in town, south or west area?
My son is 38 months. You think it's too young to start him? Many has been telling me that it's too young to start for boys. My son is interested in piano, but not really in keyboard. Same for me, I like playing on piano, but not keyboard.
Any good teacher to recommend in town, south or west area?
My son is 38 months. You think it's too young to start him? Many has been telling me that it's too young to start for boys. My son is interested in piano, but not really in keyboard. Same for me, I like playing on piano, but not keyboard.
Hi hi ladies
Surprised to find this thread! May i ask, abit off track, how about adults? When is the latest age someone should stop thinking about learning piano? My hb is interested in learning the piano and he is 32. Pianojazzy, do you teach adults?
As for me, i am looking for a good school or teacher for cello lessons. I have started learning and playing the cello a few years ago at Tanglewood Music School. My teacher Ivy Chang is no longer there plus its too far from my home, so ...
TIA for any recommendations or sharing!
Hey Purin *wave*, bumped into you here, hee!
Surprised to find this thread! May i ask, abit off track, how about adults? When is the latest age someone should stop thinking about learning piano? My hb is interested in learning the piano and he is 32. Pianojazzy, do you teach adults?
As for me, i am looking for a good school or teacher for cello lessons. I have started learning and playing the cello a few years ago at Tanglewood Music School. My teacher Ivy Chang is no longer there plus its too far from my home, so ...
TIA for any recommendations or sharing!
Hey Purin *wave*, bumped into you here, hee!
It is never late to learn piano. I even have students about 70+ but of cos very difficult to teach
I have a student at 25, just started few months back. He plays Canon after learning for 2 months and he is playing Richard Clayerman now
It is just the time and committment one is willing to put in.
I have a student at 25, just started few months back. He plays Canon after learning for 2 months and he is playing Richard Clayerman now
It is just the time and committment one is willing to put in.
Pianojazzy,
My son has no problem recognising Alphabets and numbers. He has been attending music appreciation for half a year.
Can recommend someone that is more convenient cos I live in the west? Or can I send him to you for trial to assess if he should start?
Hi MB,
Hehe. . *wave wave*. . .
My son has no problem recognising Alphabets and numbers. He has been attending music appreciation for half a year.
Can recommend someone that is more convenient cos I live in the west? Or can I send him to you for trial to assess if he should start?
Hi MB,
Hehe. . *wave wave*. . .
pianojazzy, thanks
I not into music so not sure abt the basics. Now I understand what you mean by the different btw learning in gp and individual liao. The teacher in gp learning will just carry on the class and cant really focus on every kid. Guess if I really want my gal to learn, I'll have to let her attend individual lessons.
Hi Giggler,
I am glad that you understand. This is what i have been trying to say here haha.
I am also teaching in groups but i make an effort to teach everyone individually so actually in the group lessons, all the students are in different pace. However in 1hr and with so many students, one student can only have about 10 min of my time every week. So they can't really learn a lot too.
I am glad that you understand. This is what i have been trying to say here haha.
I am also teaching in groups but i make an effort to teach everyone individually so actually in the group lessons, all the students are in different pace. However in 1hr and with so many students, one student can only have about 10 min of my time every week. So they can't really learn a lot too.
Hi Masshirro, Jasmine, Virgo
I am living in the west and looking for a good private piano teacher for my 5 yo. Can you send the contact to me at [email protected]
Thanks
I am living in the west and looking for a good private piano teacher for my 5 yo. Can you send the contact to me at [email protected]
Thanks
Hi,
I am helping my sister to sell off her used piano. This is good for those beginner kids, learning piano, as you might not know whether they are continuing in their piano lessons or still got the interest as they grow.
Self collecting from NE Area. If interested, plear PM me. Thanks.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?449183/2069686
I am helping my sister to sell off her used piano. This is good for those beginner kids, learning piano, as you might not know whether they are continuing in their piano lessons or still got the interest as they grow.
Self collecting from NE Area. If interested, plear PM me. Thanks.
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/cgi-bin/forumboard/show.cgi?449183/2069686
Hi,
I intend to sign my daughter up for Sunshine I (music course) at MCYSingapore, Jurong East branch on Saturday at 2.45pm.
They have 3 classes is available :
Monday (7.45pm-8.45pm)
Saturday (10am – 11am) or
Saturday (2.45pm – 3.45pm)
They will start the class if I could form a group of at least 3 children( Max 5 children). Please email me if you are interested. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Check out their website to know more :
http://www.mycsingapore.com.sg/
http://www.myc.com
Tel: 6100 6316 (Ms Sannly)
Thanks
I intend to sign my daughter up for Sunshine I (music course) at MCYSingapore, Jurong East branch on Saturday at 2.45pm.
They have 3 classes is available :
Monday (7.45pm-8.45pm)
Saturday (10am – 11am) or
Saturday (2.45pm – 3.45pm)
They will start the class if I could form a group of at least 3 children( Max 5 children). Please email me if you are interested. My e-mail address is [email protected]
Check out their website to know more :
http://www.mycsingapore.com.sg/
http://www.myc.com
Tel: 6100 6316 (Ms Sannly)
Thanks
Hi
Posting on behalf of my friend.
She is intend to sign her son up for Sunbeams I (for 5 yrs old) at MCYSingapore, Jurong East branch on weekday (Wednesday or Thursday) around 7pm.
They will start the class once she could form a group of at least 3 children( Max 5 children).
If you are interested, please call them for more details.
Tel: 6100 6316
Check out their website to know more :
http://www.mycsingapore.com.sg/
http://www.myc.com
Cheers
Posting on behalf of my friend.
She is intend to sign her son up for Sunbeams I (for 5 yrs old) at MCYSingapore, Jurong East branch on weekday (Wednesday or Thursday) around 7pm.
They will start the class once she could form a group of at least 3 children( Max 5 children).
If you are interested, please call them for more details.
Tel: 6100 6316
Check out their website to know more :
http://www.mycsingapore.com.sg/
http://www.myc.com
Cheers
japancraze
Member
anyone knows piano teacher in bukit panjang?
diamonds_mum
Member
Come next year my son is taking his grade 2 and 3. Teacher says he can manage pretty well. The teacher Ms Vivian in Kawaii Parkway is pretty good, my 2 kids are under her.
Hi Japancraze,
Hasn't seen you for a long time. Hope every thing is well.
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Hi,
I am also looking for a piano teacher, but at Bukit Timah area. Must be patient with a 4-5 yr old boy. I don't have a piano at home, so will need to go to the teacher's place/centre.
Hope someone can recommend.
Hasn't seen you for a long time. Hope every thing is well.
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Hi,
I am also looking for a piano teacher, but at Bukit Timah area. Must be patient with a 4-5 yr old boy. I don't have a piano at home, so will need to go to the teacher's place/centre.
Hope someone can recommend.
babypheonix
Active Member
Hi! Need to ask some questions here. Hope that some mummies here are able to help me. Thanks!
1) When is the best time to start a boy on his music lessons? Currently my boy is almost 2 yo.
2) Do they need to go for music appreciation class first before starting to learn how to play the piano?
1) When is the best time to start a boy on his music lessons? Currently my boy is almost 2 yo.
2) Do they need to go for music appreciation class first before starting to learn how to play the piano?
diamonds_mum
Member
My son attended Kawaii at Parkway on Sunday, teacher to go to is Vivian, very good.
My youngest son 6yrs old is doing his Grade 1 nxt year, and my eldest son is doing his Grade 2 and 3 nxt year too.
My youngest son 6yrs old is doing his Grade 1 nxt year, and my eldest son is doing his Grade 2 and 3 nxt year too.
Hi,
Need help for my boy of 4+.
My family have no music background, kid shown interest in music but am not sure what kind of instrument. However, I am keen to send him to learn piano. I am staying at Jurong area. Anyone of same situation can advise how and where should I start from here?
Thanks in advance
Need help for my boy of 4+.
My family have no music background, kid shown interest in music but am not sure what kind of instrument. However, I am keen to send him to learn piano. I am staying at Jurong area. Anyone of same situation can advise how and where should I start from here?
Thanks in advance
hi 2 hot,
1stly,u need to buy a piano or a keyboard,so ur child can practise.bcos practising is very important.afterthat I suggest looking for a private piano teacher,cos since that u hav no music background,normally private teacher might b hav more patient and times to explain ur child progress and the planning for your child/
if u wan to get cheaper fees,of cos u may find a music school which nearby ur house.they will recommend u a teacher.
of cos everything u need ur teacher to guide u.
1stly,u need to buy a piano or a keyboard,so ur child can practise.bcos practising is very important.afterthat I suggest looking for a private piano teacher,cos since that u hav no music background,normally private teacher might b hav more patient and times to explain ur child progress and the planning for your child/
if u wan to get cheaper fees,of cos u may find a music school which nearby ur house.they will recommend u a teacher.
of cos everything u need ur teacher to guide u.
blue_skies
Member
Just sharing some thoughts on music - I think your kid needs to want to learn it, and it'll be easier for both the parent and the child. Otherwise, it's like 'forcing' them to learn it. No one in my family plays any musical instruments except for my brother, and it happened by chance.
My brother was about 7 when he saw an orchestra playing on the TV. He told my mum he wanted to play the instrument (that was a violin). She brought him to a private violin tutor and he's been taking lessons since then and he's now a violin music teacher.
He teaches both children and adults and tells me how some kids (3-4 yr old) cannot sit down for classes and always run around. But kids will be kids, and until they can learn to sit down, it's very difficult to teach them properly.
My brother was about 7 when he saw an orchestra playing on the TV. He told my mum he wanted to play the instrument (that was a violin). She brought him to a private violin tutor and he's been taking lessons since then and he's now a violin music teacher.
He teaches both children and adults and tells me how some kids (3-4 yr old) cannot sit down for classes and always run around. But kids will be kids, and until they can learn to sit down, it's very difficult to teach them properly.
hi, i'm looking for a piano mover cum tuner, please recommend me, i can be contacted at [email protected], thank you.
dollyqueencess
New Member
anyone looking for violin teacher? can drop me a mail at [email protected]
Dear ALL,
I'm a piano teacher, currently have students staying in Bishan, CCK, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thanks
Ms Tan
I'm a piano teacher, currently have students staying in Bishan, CCK, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thanks
Ms Tan
dollyqueencess
New Member
Dear ALL,
I'm a piano teacher, currently conducting lessons at students' place in Jurong, Bishan, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thank you.
Ms Tan
I'm a piano teacher, currently conducting lessons at students' place in Jurong, Bishan, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thank you.
Ms Tan
optimus_ke
Member
Any mummies with kids 4-7 years old interested to go for a trial music class at Serangoon gardens, burgley drive?? It's a new building called Lifestyle Hub if i'm not wrong.
Sending my twins there so thought maybe can meet some forum mummies there to chit chat while my twins having trial.
Please pm me.
Thanks
Sending my twins there so thought maybe can meet some forum mummies there to chit chat while my twins having trial.
Please pm me.
Thanks
fennie2208
Member
For sale :
Used ABRSM Grade 1 and Grade 2 PIANO
a) Specimen Sight-reading tests (from 2009)
b) Scales & Broken Chords (from 2009)
These are the latest edition. All are well kept. Selling at S$4.50 each. Total S$17 if you buy all the 4 books.
Self-collection in Sengkang.
I also have Grade 1 to Grade 4 Piano Theory past years papers for sale. PM me if your are interested.
fennie2208
Member
For sale :
Used ABRSM Grade 1 and Grade 2 PIANO
a) Specimen Sight-reading tests (from 2009)
b) Scales & Broken Chords (from 2009)
These are the latest edition. All are well kept. Selling at S$4.50 each. Total S$17 if you buy all the 4 books.
Self-collection in Sengkang.
I also have Grade 1 to Grade 4 Piano Theory past years papers for sale. PM me if your are interested
Used ABRSM Grade 1 and Grade 2 PIANO
a) Specimen Sight-reading tests (from 2009)
b) Scales & Broken Chords (from 2009)
These are the latest edition. All are well kept. Selling at S$4.50 each. Total S$17 if you buy all the 4 books.
Self-collection in Sengkang.
I also have Grade 1 to Grade 4 Piano Theory past years papers for sale. PM me if your are interested
I know of an experienced private piano teacher, a kind and soft spoken lady. She is good with young children and very knowledgable too... well kids love her.
Her name is Su Lin hp:9030 4318 (note: I don't get commission for promoting her, just wanting to share.. as she is good)
Her name is Su Lin hp:9030 4318 (note: I don't get commission for promoting her, just wanting to share.. as she is good)
