I would like to become a teacher and after reading postings on these forums I can see that study isn't an essential part to become a teacher. I would like to study part-time though but I have no-idea where to start looking or what for can anyone help?

...If you want to become a peripatetic (spelling?) music teacher, like in a school, then they will expect some kind of formal qualification won't they?

Sorry i don't think I explained myself very well. I would like to become a private teacher, teaching from home or going to the students houses.

grade 8 is good enough on your instrument to start teaching beginners privately. To teach mroe advanced you would probably need to have studied it a lot more intensly, say at university or something

Hi, what level are you at at the moment?




As has been said, it all depends what level you want to teach at, but surely study is required at any level. If you want other people to study from you, don't you need to have studied yourself? How can you answer people's questions if you haven't got much knowledge in the first place? Some people are able to teach as it's in their character - but, I know I'm a better teacher as I've spent time studying how to teach as well as what to teach.

If I got the wrong end of the stick, I'm sorry.

Look for information on the AB teaching diplomas, the CT ABRSM course and the MTPP course.

Cheers

John

I don't think you can ever do too much studying! I've just started teaching beginners, and although I'm getting on well, I still intend to keep working on my own skills, passing all the exams etc... If I don't keep up with studying, I'll be letting myself down as well the pupils (and the parents who pay for lessons!)

I'd guess that even a very experienced teacher still learns something new everyday.

I think study is essential if you want to be the best you possibly can be

Good luck with your teaching!

Amanda xx

Not a teacher, no. Anybody can set up as a teacher.

Now, a good one, that is a different story.

That takes an entire lifetime of study.

Steve (not quite an entire lifetime later - just feels like it)

Hi Steve,

Quite right, I've also never stopped learning.

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I would like to become a teacher and after reading postings on these forums I can see that study isn't an essential part to become a teacher. I would like to study part-time though but I have no-idea where to start looking or what for can anyone help?


There are some good books on the teaching skills required, Bastion do a good one, 'How to teach Piano successfully' or something like that. Suzuki has a whole series of wonderful books on teaching. I can remember studying a selection of tutor books and comparing them for the best approach with beginners.

I would carry on with lessons and preferably with a teacher who would oversee your teaching and check your lesson plans. As with every new venture, there is a lot of preparation required.

There's also a book published by the Associated Board called The Music Teacher's Companion, which is excellent - lots of helpful tips and hints and ideas, etc.