Good Piano Teachers

Momofadult
Sat, 19 Aug 2017 17:41:33 +0000

Does his current teacher have recommendations of teachers he might work well with? Many students schedule lessons with teachers they are interested in. Usually you contact the instructor through their private email or sometimes through the Music Admissions email. Be prepared to pay for the lesson. You can combine the lesson with a visit to the school. Some teachers will invite the interested candidate to a studio class. You might also be there for a student recital which can give an idea of the “outcomes”.

There will be good faculty at all the places you’ve listed. Can your S show his current teacher a faculty list and ask if they have suggestions as to who he might contact for a lesson? Not sure what you mean by “needs work on technique”. (I am a professional musician - the comment could indicate any number of concerns - or lack of concerns.)

You might check that schools you’re interested in can accommodate a BM with an outside minor. Depending on the credits needed for the BM and his status going into college (AP credits, placements, etc), a minor may require extra time to complete or the need to double up on classes which may be difficult given the number of practice hours a pianist is expected to put in. If in doubt, have your S email music admissions and ask.