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All Students preparing for Grade exams are
recommended to use the Hofnotes on-line
training pages to practise for the aural tests.
At
higher grades you must be able to discuss with the examiner musical
features such as texture,
form,
style, and
period of a piece of music.
My own web pages to help with these parts of the test at Grade 5+ and at
GCSE
are available
here!
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I'm looking for a piano teacher - what
should I do?
Where to look
What to look for
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Qualifications
such as a recognised diploma (in
performance or teaching) or a degree in which piano studies are an
important component
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Experience of teaching a range
of different ages and abilities
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A professional outlook, with an
organised schedule and clearly established terms and conditions
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Evidence of continuing
professional development (master classes, summer schools and courses)
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Evidence of regular performing
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Membership of professional
bodies
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Many good
teachers will offer an initial consultation lesson, sometimes for free
What to form a
judgement on at your consultation lesson
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is the teacher CRB checked?
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what is the
teaching room or studio like?
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does the teacher have enthusiasm
for music?
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does s/he teach theory and note
reading?
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does s/he develop pupils'
listening skills?
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can s/he teach improvising and/ or
composition?
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how does s/he help pupils build up
good practice habits?
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does s/he organise pupil concerts?
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is a range of musical styles
introduced?
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are progress reports given?
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are communication skills good?
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does s/he enter pupils
successfully for exams?
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up to which practical and
theoretical grades or diplomas does s/he prepare students?
        
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