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Originally posted by Glaswegian:
I'm an adult with an established career but I also want to become a piano teacher.
Does anyone have any advice/comments on my plans?
I'm UK based and am following the ABRSM programme with my current teacher. My plan is to go through from Grade 5 to Grade 8, both practical and theory and then look to do a DipABRSM either in Teaching or in both Teaching & Performing.
I'm sitting my first exams next year (Grade 5) and am hoping that I can attain both Grade 8 passes in 4-5 years time. The diplomas would follow afterwards.
At what point during my journey would it be appropriate to start teaching students? My thoughts were to wait until I pass both Practical and Theory Grade 8. Does that sound reasonable?
And does anyone have any other advice for additional studies or courses I could do to help me in my musical education? I have known some individuals who have engaged into music teaching after finishing Grade 8. I also suggest that you take some units in psychology because it may help you in managing your students. Once you are ready to practice music teaching, it is also advisable for you to browse various music teachers resources on the internet for additional knowledge and tips.
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take some units in psychology because it may help you in managing your students.
About educational psychology: As I was taught it, it is for the purpose of *teaching* students, not "managing" them. Knowing of learning styles, cognitive development at different ages, is what matters. Also knowing how to plan and organize your material as well as the "learning activities" (a.k.a. what and how to practice, how to present assignments) goes a long way toward "behaviour management". A student who is clear about what he is to do, how to do it, and of course is there because he wants to be, will display much better behaviour than one for whom it's all clear as mud.
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Originally posted by musicteacher541:
I also suggest that you take some units in psychology because it may help you in managing your students. You mean music teacher resources does that as well!
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No offence intended, but I think 3 links to your website in a 3 sentence advert masquerading as a reply is a bit much if you ask me.
Spam is generally not welcome in these parts.
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I taught music lessons before I even got my first conservatory certificate about 5 years ago (for Grade 4 RCM (Toronto) piano), on the recommendation of my teachers. Even before I got my first conservatory certificate I had students who were doing extremely well in competitions and exams, I produced my first 90% + with a student in the first 1 1/2 years I taught, and have done that several times since with both clarinet and piano students.
I know many musicians who are doing pieces beyond their true level of playing, and are struggling with the pieces and playing with poor technique. I also know musicians who are often not as advanced, but clearly show an understanding of efficient principles of playing. I have been taught many things about playing technique that I incorporate in my own teaching, and I haven't yet got my Grade 8 RCM in piano. A lot of the techniques I use to teach students, especially practice strategies apply to students of all instruments.
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