Heya, I'm just wondering if I wanted to offer to give piano lessons to people do I have to get any kind of license or anything? I was just going to put an ad in a newspaper or something but my aunt told me she doesn't think it's as simple as that... I've been playing for years & I could teach a beginner anything they wanted whether it's actual playing or just theory and such, is that enough? I don't plan to make it a professional thing or anything, just I'm 15 and I'm kinda looking for ways to make money...
2007-09-16 05:56:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
This sounds like a great idea. Try it. Good luck!
2007-09-16 06:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by SoCalJoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're just going to be teaching a few students for some extra money, it should be just fine! But, something you might really like to do is teach at a private studio? A lot of professional piano instructors are hiring assistants ages 15 and up, to help them out with office work, and teach extra students who have been on their waiting lists for a long time. It's a really great job- I've been an assistant teacher for a couple years now, and I love it! It's also an amazing opportunity to get some incredible teaching and performing experience, make great friends, meet really talented people, and the amount of incredibly valuable things you will learn is unbelievable! And, generally, you can also make a min. of $8.00 an hour right when you start. As you get more advanced in teaching and performing, you can make up to $12.00 an hour! So, anyways, just an idea. Good luck! :-)
2007-09-16 08:00:08 · answer #2 · answered by americangirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
technically, no you don't if you're just trying to teach at home. but you probably need to know many different ways of teaching beginners because not all of them would be suited to being taught a single way. IMO beginners are actually harder to teach than non-beginners. you'll have to teach them all the correct basics of playing the instrument/theory when they come to you with no clue as to what to do. and you'll have to kind of 'drill' it into them to make sure that their foundations are secure.
you could try putting ads and such, but maybe it's better for you to start with teaching pple who are closer to you, eg. a cousin, friend, etc. this will help to boost your reputation when they tell their friends/relatives about your teaching and how it has helped them. it will make you more known.
but in some countries, you need a minimum of ABRSM grade 8 or equivalent to qualify as a 'proper' teacher.
all the best in your music and teaching, it's a rewarding job :)
2007-09-16 18:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your teacher for a few pedagogy (teaching) classes before you do. Get him/her to allow you to sit in on a few lessons with beginners, and run through a few different methods for beginners (Bastien, Alfred's, Piano Adventures, etc...) with you. Observe, and see if he/she will allow you to teach a portion of a lesson (with your teacher present). Then your teacher will be able to give you some handy hints that will come in useful when you start charging people money for lessons. In Canada, you need a minimum of grade 8 RCM or Conservatory Canada to be qualified to teach. The early years are very important in music lessons, as they are the foundation of the student's technique and practise habits, so it's better to go into it prepared rather than to fly by the seat of your pants, so to speak.
2007-09-16 16:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by since you asked 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US there are no requirement or qualifications for teaching piano, unfortunately.
If you wish to join a professional organization, like the MTNA (Music Teaher's National Association) or you loca MTA, thjey usually have some requirements that include degrees and/or a professional standing.
Good Luck!
2007-09-16 07:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by glinzek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, let me give you a disclaimer: you may be able to teach beginners a few things at your age and experience, but realize, the more YOU learn, the better teacher you'll be.
There are some websites you might want to put up ads: www.musicstaff.com , www.teachlist.com , www.musicportal.com . There are others that require a fee (but speaking as someone who advertises on many of these sites, I am not at all sure it is worth it to pay those fees for all of them- but one that has gotten me results is www.musicaladvantage.com .)
2007-09-16 11:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by trouchpet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're just doing it at your house or something it should be ok. I think if you wanted to open a studio or join one or something, you may need some sort of certificate of qualification. Good luck! (I love playing the piano)
2007-09-16 10:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can play, you can teach. I started teaching piano at age 14!
2007-09-16 10:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 15 you would probably be able to get away with not having a business lisence depending how many students you get
2007-09-16 06:13:51 · answer #9 · answered by toutvas bien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋