Ok, heres the deal
Im currently rushing through my Grade 6 piano, But skipping to Grade 8 after the exam. Because im finding it quite easy really (only thing thats slowing me down is theory, I'll be finding out theory results in a few weeks!!)
And Ive had about 3 teachers in my time, I had one Piano teacher that only taught up to Grade 6 piano, because she didnt have a diploma, and Ive got friends that do the same, they teach people purely for pleasure, or up to grade 6. Im thinking about doing the same, As It would gain experience for My diploma etc, as Im thinking about Piano teaching as a carerr. Ive had a few people asking me to teach them aswell.
Do any Of you, teach? with or without a diploma? Are you actually aloud to teach for pleasure or up to Grade 6?
Also, Any teaching experience you lot have to offer, anything would be gratefulkl appreciated

Im a new member to this fourm by the way!!!! please reply or something!!
BYEEE


lOVE AND HUGS
Anna
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Hello Pink Piano.
Yes there are quite a lot of 'us lot' who teach.
What's legal and what's recommended are two different things. No, you won't be thrown into prison for teaching the piano without a diploma. You can even charge as much as you like.
Playing the piano well and teaching well are two different things. One of the main qualities of any good teacher is patience, and you sure do sound in a hurry!! You want to go from grade 6 straight to grade 8. I'd recommend to take your time a little. Make sure you use every opportunity you have to get to know everything about repertiore and theory for each level, and make sure you do your very best in the exams.
By all means take on a few students of your own, but at this stage in your life, you really need to be concentrating on your own skills - piano, people and money management.

Anyone may teach- if anyone wants to learn from you. There are no regulations stopping me offering cornet lessons even though I don't remember ever touching the instrument- I might even find a pupil or two! Teaching is however a responsibility and you want to ensure you do it well and in the best interest of the pupil.

Particularly when I first started teaching the occasional pupil I thought quite hard about whether I was the right teacher for each individual student- wherever you are I am sure there are more experienced, and probably better, teachers around. It also isn't really fair taking on a new pupil 3 months before leaving for university or dropping them if your own exam revision becomes too much. If however students can't have lessons with a better teacher because of times, cost, location, or just don't get along and the other teachers know you refer students to them they may well refer students to you. Keeping on good terms with your colleagues is important!

Have you spoken to your own teacher about starting to teach? She will know your abilities better than anyone here.