How do I know if the piano teacher I’ve chosen is the right fit?
When choosing a piano teacher you may want to discuss what curriculum they teach. In Canada, the leader in musical education is the The Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. The RCM continues to retain leading performers and teachers throughout Canada and the world. You can search their website at http://www.rcmusic.ca. For instance, a teacher that is an Associate teacher of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto, or has the designation A.R.C.T. or L.R.C.T. for starters, or a University degree with a major in Music, has the training and qualifications to prepare your children for the Royal Conservatory exams. At the same time, a teacher with these qualifications will usually provide a broad spectrum of musical training so that your child will have a complete range of knowledge and skills. The benefit to choosing a teacher affiliated with the leading school in your area is that as they progress through their musical education , it will be validated as they advance through the grad
