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Any piano teachers out there?

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gettingonabit Mon 21-Oct-13 16:50:51

Just looking for some advice. I play piano as a hobby and love it. As I'm looking for career options at the moment I was thinking of perhaps doing some private teaching. My problem is that I don't have much in the way of formal music qualifications. I posted on mumsnet a while back and received a proper dressing down, but since then I have taken a qualification through the abrsm, and I'm working towards Grade 8 piano. I feel slightly better qualified than I was a year ago, but am I still deluding myself?

I know of people teaching music without qualifications, but I wouldn't attempt it without at least some credibility. And I am well aware that many (if not most) teachers have degrees.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

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apricot Mon 21-Oct-13 18:31:15

Most children who begin music lessons fall by the wayside. I wouldn't think you would need a degree for beginner lessons, much more important to be patient and nice. Also, older beginners and returners might want the same rather than a string of qualifications.

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janerowena Mon 21-Oct-13 21:32:32

You could take your diploma, after your grade 8. That would give you enough credibility. My son took his (aged 18) a few months ago. You need a good teacher yourself, though, to pass.

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harrigran Mon 21-Oct-13 23:00:37

My DD taught young children while she worked towards her Grade 8 but then went on to become ARCM. Her own piano teacher had 50 years experience and was a choir master in a Minster.

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Aka Mon 21-Oct-13 23:12:37

I am teaching my grandson the piano. I think you would need to produce a CRB certificate, be upfront about your lack if teaching qualifications and teaching experience, and undercut the going rate.

Take it from there and see how it goes.

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Aka Mon 21-Oct-13 23:13:43

PS if Michael Gove is happy for non-qualified teachers to work in Free Schools......

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