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Baby District (baby_district)
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Username: baby_district
Post Number: 14
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 2:39 pm: | 
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I am thinking of picking up piano lessons but i am 35 years old, any advise if any of u pick up at later age.
Any good teacher (home based) to recommend. |
pinkbunny (pinkbunny)
Junior Member
Username: pinkbunny
Post Number: 295
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 3:25 pm: |
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my colleague's wife is a piano teacher. i think you have the choice of going to her house at jalan membina (tiong bahru) or she may go to yours. if you PM me your contact, i can ask her to contact you? then you can ask her about prices etc. good luck!
by the way, me too, i'd like to re-take up piano lessons too. stopped about 15 years ago hehe. |
micsarah (micsarah)
Junior Member
Username: micsarah
Post Number: 142
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 5:14 pm: |
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Hi baby district,
I am also 35 years old and thot of learning piano. My girl is starting to learn how to play piano and i also feel like learning to motivate each other. |
PA (priyanka_awasthi)
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Username: priyanka_awasthi
Post Number: 292
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 11:30 am: |
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me too.. although I am not 35...!!!
I also dont have a piano at home...will buy when I learn...or is it that I have to buy before learning..
Who came first the Chicken or the egg |
liloblue (liloblue)
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Username: liloblue
Post Number: 10
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 12:27 pm: |
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Hi,
I have a friend who's teaching at her home. She's staying in Woodlands. You can pm me for her number. |
Baby District (baby_district)
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Username: baby_district
Post Number: 15
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 8:42 am: |
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My son is learning and my husband urge me to pick up (although at 35). Will be getting a brand new piano.
My husband is thinking of picking it up too, but i need to have a male teacher for him incase he fall for a female piano teacher.
I am staying in Tampines so other areas recommended above a little too far.
Anybody here took up piano lesson at a 'older age'. Is it true that we are not very flexible with our fingers??
Pink bunny at least u have proper lessons before. |
Ade (adepoh)
Member
Username: adepoh
Post Number: 1504
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 9:30 am: |
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hi,
just to share. i have no piano knowledge as well. i learnt alot from sending my gal to Yamaha junior music course. As the course requires parent participation, i learn to read notes etc. |
pinkbunny (pinkbunny)
Junior Member
Username: pinkbunny
Post Number: 351
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 10:47 am: |
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baby district
haha yes but i was a bad student. don't worry unduly, personally i think what's most important is your enthusiasm.
PA
honestly i think you should try out the lessons first then buy. it's still an investment and would go to waste if you decide after a few lessons that you don't like piano playing. i remember my parents rented a piano for me. i think it was about $100 a month. BUT please remember that was many years ago. with more thought into my calculation, i'd say it was almost 20 years ago!!! i think the name was robert piano. not even sure if they are still around but hope that helps. or, i've seen carrefour selling the electric kind for about $600. been itching to re take lessons too but not sure if i can afford the time commitment cos i'm due in july 
i got a PM from someone, not sure who. just to let you know that i've passed on your contact to my colleague's wife. |
JustMe (highvolt)
Junior Member
Username: highvolt
Post Number: 370
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 1:02 pm: |
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pink bunny,
i think there's a music school named robert piano or something like that at Parkway Parade level 3. I am thinking of putting my child there when she reaches 3. DUnno if that's too young... |
pinkbunny (pinkbunny)
Junior Member
Username: pinkbunny
Post Number: 355
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 2:13 pm: |
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justme
oh yes that sounds familiar! gosh i have not been to parkway for so long. i'm not sure if 3 is too young. i remmeber many of my friends started at 5 or 6 but they were forced into it and most of them hated it. many dropped out. i started at 11 and i begged my parents for classes. but in the end also lost interest at 15 or 16 (when other things were more cool la!). maybe see if your daughter is keen or not, because if not then it would be a very big waste of money
just my 2 cents la. honestly, what most of us hated was that we had to do all the theory stuff as well. for me, i just wanted to play for the sake of playing. i didn't see the point in being examined about composers' lives. that really took the joy out of learning for me.
i have heard of non graded piano lessons, where you learn just for fun, no exams. but for those of you who want to be graded, i.e. go through grade 1, 2, 3 etc, maybe it is good to consider this too - how do you think you would feel when you are in the exam hall/room and you're the only person in your 20s and 30s when the other candidates are 6 or 7? another thing that made me feel silly. i was at many years older than the other kids and as a teenager, that really bugged me.
hope this helps! |
Baby District (baby_district)
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Username: baby_district
Post Number: 16
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 9:01 am: |
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Yes robert piano is in parkway that is where my son is learning. His teacher is Vivien Twang very good too. |
ZMM (zeemimi)
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Username: zeemimi
Post Number: 614
Registered: 2-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 4:18 pm: |
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3 years old is a bit to young to learn piano. The fingers are not quite ready yet. Music appreciation classes would be more appropriate for this age group.
As for learning piano at 35, it's never too old to learn, but it will take a lot of hard work 'cos the fingers are not flexible anymore. |
winnie (winnie171175)
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Username: winnie171175
Post Number: 15
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 5:48 pm: |
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Hi, I am 33 and start taking piano lesson last year and I am happy that finally I take up the lesson which was at a Community Centre at woodlands.
My advise, go for it if it is your dream to learn to play piano or else you will regret it later. |
Baby District (baby_district)
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Username: baby_district
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 11:34 am: |
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Winnie Are your fingers stiff? And did you cope well?
I didn't know community centre have piano lessons too. |
kk (mummykoo)
Junior Member
Username: mummykoo
Post Number: 169
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 4:17 pm: |
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hahaha
i am 40 this year, guess the oldest here to learn piano with zero background, and just started my pop piano lesson last month... |
yin (sinkrit)
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Username: sinkrit
Post Number: 81
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 11:29 am: |
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learning piano for we adult is a challenge too , i start to learn piano at the age of 29, my teacher always said my finger like people do typing (cos last time always type type..),so spent time to practise in order to take exam ..till grade 2 and theory grade 3(theory is earsier for adult) then stop cos must take care of children no time.. thinking of continuing when my child start to learn, it's better to let your child learn at the earlier age, their finger can be very skillful after training ,but for us need more time to practise. my teacher is serious but quite good , she will let me repeat n repeat playing the same if i haven't played well. |
yin (sinkrit)
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Username: sinkrit
Post Number: 82
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 11:50 am: |
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kk no matter how old you are, the important thing you enjoy learning, that's enough. |
Luvet (luvet)
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Username: luvet
Post Number: 96
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 5:03 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Me 38 interested to learn piano also! But feel too old to learn to play...
Where do you all go for piano lesson for adult & go for the exam? What is the different between learning from community center and private music class?
Can share. |
winnie (winnie171175)
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Username: winnie171175
Post Number: 16
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 5:06 pm: |
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Hi baby district
I have the lesson at Marsiling CC. It need a lot of time for practicing & I am not good at note reading. So for a new piece, I need more time to figure out the note.
Most importantly is that you know what you want. eg casual learner to be able to read note & play song or the serious learner going for grades. |
yin (sinkrit)
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Username: sinkrit
Post Number: 88
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 4:45 pm: |
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hi Luvet
the difference between cc and private music class is one cheaper(cc), the private teacher is more expensive. and if you want to take exam, you must attend the classical piano course, if not you can attend the adult leisure piano course. |
SH02 (sh02)
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Username: sh02
Post Number: 7
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 2:47 pm: |
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hi Winnie,
r u taking for grades also?
how much it costs? |
yvonne (ewoks)
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Username: ewoks
Post Number: 682
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 4:29 pm: |
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hi there, me already 32 years old & interested in learning piano too but i dun wanna go thru those exams. js wanna learn casually & be able to play some simple pieces...hehe. but i dun hv a piano at home izzit neccessary to hv one if i only want to learn casually? |
yin (sinkrit)
Junior Member
Username: sinkrit
Post Number: 153
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 5:37 pm: |
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hi
you can rent the piano from music school or at least a keyboard at home for practice purpose. it's easier for u to continue for the next lesson. |
berrynaiad (berrynaiad)
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Username: berrynaiad
Post Number: 32
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 6:19 pm: |
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got gd piano teacher to recommend for bedok area?? |
Baby District (baby_district)
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Username: baby_district
Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 11:02 am: |
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Adult Leisure Course sounds good, think i will check with CC, don't know if i can make it or not....... maybe half way give up. |
Lilian (tunapuff77)
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Username: tunapuff77
Post Number: 283
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 5:54 pm: |
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Halo,
I'm over 30 and still learning piano. Started only at 26yrs old. Yes, fingers r not as flexible but most impt is enjoyment Passed my Grade 4 last year.
I am selling my Yamaha Electronic Keyboard.
More info...
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449183/1450279.html?1212629805
Thanks |
Luvet (luvet)
Junior Member
Username: luvet
Post Number: 111
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 4:09 pm: |
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Hi Lilian,
Where do you attend your lesson, music school or private? Interested to learn classical piano! |
yin (sinkrit)
Junior Member
Username: sinkrit
Post Number: 181
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 4:44 pm: |
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Lilian
congratulations! so now still continue ..ya ur theory test also grade 4? not easy for we adult to prepare exam, spend more time than children to practise... |
zelene (zelene)
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Username: zelene
Post Number: 10
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 2:15 pm: |
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actually in my opinion, an adult usually picks up faster except that the fingers is not as flexible as a kid, but more practice will fix tat. Also an adult usually can skip grade faster than a kid becos adults understands more be it theory or practical. Bt again most important of all is the interest and whether you enjoy playing the piano anot. I had a student who is 50years old who just started learning piano she is still in beginner. So dun hold back becos of the age. |
BlueBells (bluebells)
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Username: bluebells
Post Number: 37
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 4:48 pm: |
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Ai ya...people, I am also mid 30, and am also considering taking piano for leisure. My thinking is this, it will keep me from getting dementia earlier because need to continue using right and left brain, and it is for the same reason that I let my kids take up piano lessons instead of mind gym courses. So.. go for it. |
Chua (yernying)
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Username: yernying
Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 1:17 am: |
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learning never be late!
I am a full time piano teacher.I taught a 60 years old lady b4 in music school.
For my experienced,adult learning piano mostly want to play the songs they like,they r not so willing to read the notes.so actually teaching adult and kids absolutely in different way.
I m looking for students,if u r interested to learn piano,just call me 90252089,thx! |
momdk (momdk)
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Username: momdk
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 12:29 pm: |
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anyone can advise if any jurong cc having piano course? |
joankum (joankum)
Junior Member
Username: joankum
Post Number: 154
Registered: 6-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 2:17 pm: |
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momdk,
Frontier community centre at Jurong west central has a Yamaha music school. U might like to check there. |
pianojazzy (pianojazzy)
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Username: pianojazzy
Post Number: 69
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 9:31 pm: |
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Its never too old to learn, i have students from 2.5 to 70 yrs old. Of course if you started late, technique will be a prob but note and rhythm reading will be able to pick up very fast. Hence for adult beginners, most of the time will be doing technique studies and leisure pieces to keep you motivated
Cheers |
zila fiesta (sulis84)
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Username: sulis84
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 5:27 pm: |
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Hello,
I think there are no words to say late for learning everything, like get piano lessons. If you want to learn hard, continuing, and alwasy practicing. I believe you could be a good piano player.. Maybe you can try the piano avenue ? I've heard that they're good in teaching, maybe you can find their contact details and detail of their lesson at 88DB's website (music's category - lesson & category's sub category), good luck with your practicing.. |
pianojazzy (pianojazzy)
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Username: pianojazzy
Post Number: 76
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 1:46 am: |
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Practise is the word. I have an adult student who learn for 2 months and he can play canon in and richard clayderman pieces. I think it is a great accomplishment |
spade (spade)
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Username: spade
Post Number: 67
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 11:49 am: |
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Hi Pianojazzy,
Can you recommend a good piano tuner (either a reputable company or a specific person)?
Have an old but well maintained piano that needs tuning. Thanks. |
pianojazzy (pianojazzy)
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Username: pianojazzy
Post Number: 96
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 3:09 pm: |
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I uses this tuner. Will PM you |
longan (longan)
Junior Member
Username: longan
Post Number: 184
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 3:24 pm: |
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Hi, my son, 7, interested in piano classes too. any good teacher to recommend? Staying at Bukit Gombak MRT area.. went for trial lesson at Christofori Bt Gombak, but a school girl teaching... Any good piano teacher staying nearby teaches at home??.. Tks... |
muzicgal (muzicgal)
Member
Username: muzicgal
Post Number: 982
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 11:18 am: |
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hi baby district,
are you still looking for a piano teacher at tampines area?
muzicgal@gmail.com |
happylucky (happylucky)
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Username: happylucky
Post Number: 37
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 4:29 pm: |
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Hi, i am also looking for piano teacher around Tampines area (home visits), kindly recommend, grateful and thanks |
klite (klite)
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Username: klite
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Friday, March 13, 2009 - 5:11 pm: |
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Hi I started learning piano last year and I am 33 years old.. indeed i find it hard to coordinate my left and right fingers and very slow in reading the notes, but through hardwork and effort, still able to play something decent. Cheers. |
Pretty Woman (prettywoman08)
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Username: prettywoman08
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 5:04 pm: |
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wow! so i guess even at 38 if i'm still interested in learning, i should still go ahead! |
MLB (miorei)
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Username: miorei
Post Number: 1545
Registered: 4-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 - 5:18 pm: |
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i also wanna learn but keyboard only. :P any recommendation? |
jsd (jsd)
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Username: jsd
Post Number: 614
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 - 1:05 pm: |
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Hi
I learn till grade 5, dont know should i continue my piano? |
Chua (yernying)
Junior Member
Username: yernying
Post Number: 170
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 12:39 am: |
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to jsd,may i know how old r u? |
Aulia (mlin)
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Username: mlin
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 1:15 pm: |
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Hi Mummies,
Im also keen to learn keyboard together with my 5 year old son.
Any good tutors to recommend in Woodlands area? |
Wee Ching Hong (humpe)
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Username: humpe
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 2:20 pm: |
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Hi Pianojazzy,
I know this question have been asked before...
Could you kindly recommend a good reliable piano technician ? Thanks :-) |
pianojazzy (pianojazzy)
Junior Member
Username: pianojazzy
Post Number: 143
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 3:05 pm: |
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Hi Humpe, tried to pm u but u do not accept pm. Do Pm me or email me at piano.coaching@gmail.com for my tuner's contact. |
muzicgal (muzicgal)
Member
Username: muzicgal
Post Number: 1268
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 3:34 pm: |
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very nice and good piano technician
Randy
98345586 |
jhelen (jhelen)
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Username: jhelen
Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 6:57 pm: |
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Dear ALL,
I'm a piano teacher, currently have students staying in Bishan, CCK, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thanks
Ms Tan |
Samantha Tan (bluemarinesg)
Intermediate Member
Username: bluemarinesg
Post Number: 4214
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 11:46 pm: |
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I am so encouraged to see so many mummies/adults wanting to learn piano! It was my childhood dream to learn piano but my family could not afford it.
I am thinking of persuing this dream, in hope that (after I can play one piece) my kid will be inspired by me kekekkeke
I am seriously considering getting my kid to learn at least one musical instrument (he can later decide what he wants la but I think I will get him to start with piano first, since I heard violin lagi harder to learn). |
jhelen (jhelen)
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Username: jhelen
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 11:58 am: |
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I'm a piano teacher, currently conducting lessons at students' place in Jurong, Bishan, Choa Chu Kang, Woodlands, Yishun, Yio Chu Kang, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh, Sengkang & Cairnhill.
If you're looking for piano teacher, please PM me. I'm not leaving my contact no. here because i have been receiving a couple of nuisance calls. Appreciate ur understanding. Thank you.
Ms Tan |
Chua (yernying)
Junior Member
Username: yernying
Post Number: 232
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 08, 2011 - 6:50 pm: |
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hi,i am a female piano teacher with 11 years teaching experienced,ABRSM Diploma holder is looking for students.any further enquiry,pls contact at 90252089.thx |
Ai Sakura (ai_sakura)
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Username: ai_sakura
Post Number: 67
Registered: 8-2011
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 - 3:26 pm: |
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oh yay! this thread is so inspirational.. I've always been interested in learning piano but never got the chance to. I find it so elegant
I hope to let my girl learn when she is a bit older. DO you think I should pick it up before she starts her lesson? Or learn together with her?
Ai @ http://sakuraharuka.blogspot.com |
kiki (kiki6)
Intermediate Member
Username: kiki6
Post Number: 2792
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 3:26 pm: |
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hey there mummies,
so which of you age 35 & older managed to pick up learning piano? any success? |
PW (emeraldiel)
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Username: emeraldiel
Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 1:31 pm: |
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it's never too old to learn. practise is the key. take one step at a time.
if anyone needs a piano teacher, feel free to PM me. |
Glynis Tan (glynis)
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Username: glynis
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2012
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 10:56 pm: |
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Hi all, it is never too late to learn. I am a piano teacher based in East Coast. One of my students was a mommy of 2 girls who were also learning piano. She not only picked up the piano in a short time, she also achieved full marks in her theory grade 5 exam!
I also have men in the 40s who are starting from scratch. The way to do it is to learn chords and fake books. I will be happy to answer any enquiries. Email me at glynist@singnet.com.sg or call 98426924 |
bb (grateful_mama)
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Username: grateful_mama
Post Number: 71
Registered: 10-2010
| | Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 - 1:35 pm: |
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Hi, we are located at Bukit Panjang.
Free Trial will be provided if you are interested. Currently we have both adult and kids students. They all enjoy the lessons:
Lesson conducted by 14 years' experienced, ABRSM qualified male teacher at our home studio at Bukit Panjang.
This is our link at motherhood:
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/449169/6993557.html?1336970886
Thank you. |
Loh Ai Peng (piano_loh)
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Username: piano_loh
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Monday, August 13, 2012 - 12:51 pm: |
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Hi all! Its never too late to pick up an interest. Dont think that when you grow old, your fingers will not be flexible and these thoughts just puts you off. (Practice makes perfect) I am currently teaching a 48yo mummy whose children are now studying overseas and she reckons that learning the piano trains your mind and takes stress off work. She will be taking grade 4 next year.
You can contact me at 94855250 or email me at loh_aipeng@yahoo.com if you are interested or have any queries. |
Eleanor Soo (elesoopiano)
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Username: elesoopiano
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2012
| | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2012 - 10:44 pm: |
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Hi mommies!
I've had experiences with teaching adults and there are adults who pick piano up even quicker than children due to their quicker understanding and also passion for music. As long as you have the heart to learn, it will never be too late!
I am a graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney with a Bachelor Degree of Music Studies (Performance) majoring in Piano. I specialize in preparing students for the ABRSM examinations or even piano at leisure basis for (Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced, Refreshers.)
I also tailor my lessons for the individual in preparing them for the right repertoire to grow their techniques. I specialise in teaching Sight-Reading, Aural as well as Theory.
I am willing to travel to the student's premises at their convenience.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any enquiries!
Regards,
Eleanor
http://elesoopiano.wix.com/home
elesoopiano@gmail.com
(M): 91782971 |
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