By Music Masters Canada
Choose a Teacher
You’ve chosen your instrument, and the genre (kind of music). Now what? How do I FIND A MUSIC TEACHER? You’re in the right place.
A good teacher is worth their weight in gold. They will help you to discover if your choices are right for you.
7 THINGS to do, ask, consider:
Talk by phone. Ask their level of training and experience.
Ask them their expectations, and tell them yours.
Ask for
references. Two is good.
Ask for their
cancellation policy.
Ask for their
payment policy.
Ask about
guests sitting in on lessons on occasion. (FYI: Most will allow it occasionally, but probably won’t encourage it on a regular basis, as it’s distracting for the student.)
Meet ’n Greet, and trust your instincts. If it’s not a good fit, then move on to the next one...
Brenda McDooling Duce
Music Director, Starbound Studios
Wasaga Beach, Ontario