Private Piano Lessons in Singapore

Why choose private piano teachers over piano schools?

There are numerous music schools out there like Yamaha and Cristofori, why do people still choose private piano teachers over such schools?

1. Flexibility in location

Private teachers are willing to travel to your preferred location, be it a studio or your house, as long as it is conveyed upfront. This can save you time or give assurance that your kid is actively participating during lesson. Over on Edukidme, all you have to do is let the teacher know that you are keen on them travelling to your place when chatting with them. It’s that simple!

2. Flexibility in schedule

Do you know that most music schools have fixed holidays that a student has to pay for even though there are no lessons? Moreover, if the student is not free on the designated schedule due to urgent matters, he / she will not be able to get a refund for the missed lesson. However, private teachers do offer such flexibility. This results in cost savings when hiring a private teacher as opposed to a music school.

3. Flexibility in their curriculum

If you wish to spend more time on a particular song or you wish to learn a pop song during lessons, your private teacher can accommodate to your request. Your learning is catered to your needs and wants, that is the beauty of having private piano lessons.

Should I buy a piano?

It is not necessary to get a piano when you are starting out lessons. We would recommend that you first get started on lessons before deciding on a piano purchase. Piano teachers often know good piano deals that you might otherwise not know of. This way, you will actually be saving more on your first purchase and get the right piano that will suit your learning needs.

Where should I have my piano lessons?

Wondering where to have your piano lessons at? Having your piano lessons at the teacher’s home/studio can actually help the student’s learning to be more efficient and productive as most piano teachers tend to have higher quality pianos and conducive learning environments. However, it is common for parents to prefer having their teachers over for classes as it can free up time for the parents, reducing hassle of travelling around and an hour of boredom. It is also not uncommon for piano teachers to charge slightly higher for travel expenses. Ultimately, it boils down to your schedule and cost.

How much do piano lessons cost?

Prices for piano lessons can vary between $40 to $120 per hour. This is very much dependent on a few factors – Experience and qualifications of teacher, level of difficulty, location of lesson. Highly experienced teachers who have taught previously at music schools tend to charge higher.

How long is a piano lesson?

Piano lessons can vary between 30 mins to 75 mins, although most would be around 45 minutes. This difference in the session length boils down to the difficulty of the lesson. As a general guide, Beginner to Grade 3 lessons are 30 mins, Grade 3 – Grade 6 are 45 mins while those of higher difficulty can go between 45 mins to 75 mins. Remember, your teacher knows best. Just chat with them on our site.