Recitals and auditions: Does the teacher provide a variety of performance/assessment opportunities?
A good teacher spends a big portion of their income on all of the above. Your tuition pays for not only the time you spend with the teacher at the teacher’s studio; your teacher spends much of his/her waking moment upgrading their own skills, looking for music suitable for your current level yet provides adequate challenges, and thinking about ways to help you develop your technique and musicianship. Music lesson is a long term commitment, and choosing the right teacher will save you money in the long run. Studying with a good music teacher will bring life-long benefits to the student. Take your time to find the right teacher!
