We found having an open mind to be the best way to find one of those great teachers. Our private teacher was so set on what school and which teacher to study with that nowhere else was seriously discussed. I refused to accept that and we set off in search of other teachers as well. Even though we did eventually end up with both the school and the teacher that her private teacher was set on ( she was right ) the journey was invaluable. The more connections you make and the more other teachers get to hear you the better off you will be later. A couple of the teachers we found along the way have become valuable resources since and the journey was money and time well spent.