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i have been playing the piano since i was 5, and i just passed CM Level 10. i am thinking about teaching piano...

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piano teachers (real) around the bay area, CA, charge around $60 an hour... and i am thinking about $30... or $25...

if you have a child who is interested in starting piano, would you consider my lessons? why or why not?

this is a serious question, so please answer truthfully and nicely! THANKS!

2007-03-16 16:49:24 · 12 answers · asked by Ning 3 in Entertainment & Music Polls & Surveys

Oh yeah, I am 16... and here's how i will begin teaching:
- identifying notes & simple rhythm
- fingering & hand shape
- sing out the melody
- start the regular lesson by going over homework & then teach a new piece if he/she passes

(hope that's easier for you to answer now)

2007-03-16 17:06:06 · update #1

12 answers

That sounds great! Way to go and good for you. However, since you are only 16, I have a feeling that people may not take you very seriously. So, if I were you, I would try to, when around people you may want as clients, to dress and act and talk more maturely so they don't think that you are the typical, annoying, immature 16 year old. (Obviously, though, since you have the discipline to have done piano for so long, you aren't) Also, be confident in yourself...
I am actually 17, and am a certified food manager (oy) and that means I can teach lessons on food safety and such to people. And a lot of the people that are out there to teach are much older than I. And, in fact, very few people took me seriously until I came in confident, and made them listen to me. Be nice, but if they are being disrespectful, remember, you are their teacher, and deserve to be treated a certain way, even if they are 40. Command respect and be confident, and you can go a long way!

Good luck! I hope it goes well for you.

2007-03-24 06:36:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Is your price for a 1/2 hour or hour lesson? If its for an hour lesson you may want to lower it slightly. That is how much I charge for a half hour lesson, but I have my masters in music.

I think you have a good plan but references would be a good idea considering you do not have any advanced degrees yet and since you are so young. Have you thought of apprenticing yourself to your teacher or another teacher you know, so that you can get tips on how to deal with a variety of situations. Remember every child is different and that is the beauty of private lessons, but it can be frustrating at first if you only know how to approach issues from one side. This would be great for you if you do plan on majoring in music or piano pedagogy. Colleges will love to see that you already have some teaching experience. Best of Luck!

2007-03-19 05:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by pianogirlrach 2 · 0 0

Teaching piano is a wonderful thing! I have a studio of almost 30 students right now and I love it. My advice to you, is that you are going to want to lower your price for lessons. Since you are still rather young, it is unlikely that people are going to pay $30 a lesson. The teachers that are charging $60 probably have college degrees and higher education.
To help get the word out that you teach make up some flyers and put them around town and in local music stores. Don't expect to have a lot of students in the beginning and to make tons of money. Everyone has to start somewhere! :)
Good luck!

2007-03-18 14:23:51 · answer #3 · answered by sekushi24 2 · 0 0

Well, I learned the hard way that just because someone is good at playing the piano, that doesn't mean that person will be a good teacher. Maybe you should give some free lessons to your first couple of students to get some practice. Then once you start to get the hang of teaching, hopefully your students will recommend you to their friends, and you can start charging. I would not charge very much at all to begin with though.

2007-03-24 16:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by mloraine76 2 · 0 0

nope, I never had piano lessons. I took guitar lessons for a while but my fingers are kinda bent funny and wouldn't cooperate, prolly couldn't do piano either :(

2016-03-16 21:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It sounds good, but I'd want some references.

Also use word of mouth. Have your friends tell their friends, etc.

Good luck.

Adding: Also, don't price too low! That might lead some people to think that you don't actually have the skills to charge more. You know that old adage "you get what you pay for". Let them know they're getting quality.

2007-03-16 16:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Sounds like an awesome idea! If you love piano, are good at it, and have a passion to teach it to others, i say GOOD LUCK! Hope you succeed w/ this idea!

2007-03-16 16:55:11 · answer #7 · answered by JeSuSrOcKz! 3 · 0 0

$25 at the start is a bit much. Make it $20, and when you get about 5 pupils put your prices up to $25, and build on that

2007-03-18 03:58:04 · answer #8 · answered by davpal1 2 · 1 0

yes I would. I think since you are just starting teaching your price is reasonable.

2007-03-16 16:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0 0

Go for it! It's a great idea!

2007-03-24 15:00:50 · answer #10 · answered by JackyJo 1 · 0 0

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