Parent's Corner

Being the parents of piano-playing children can sometimes present challenges.
Explore articles in Parents’ Corner that can provide valuable insights and assistance to you!
We aim to make your life as a musical parent as easy and enjoyable as possible.

作為一位钢琴学生的家长，有時可能會面臨一些挑戰。
家長的角落裡的一些文章，可能對你有所幫助。
我們的目標是讓您可以做一個輕鬆和愉快的家長。

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Setting the Standard

Published on May 17, 2025

This year, I took on a new role as a councillor for the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand. I was placed in the education division, and our first mission was to organise a nationwide Zoom discussion forum. One of the key topics we explored was: “What does good music teaching look like […]

The Standard is Dropping

Published on May 17, 2025

I have been in the piano teaching industry for almost 44 years. Looking back over this time, I’ve noticed a concerning trend: exam pieces have become progressively less challenging. The introduction of digital performance grade examinations during the pandemic further accelerated this decline. These digital exams removed three essential components that are vital in developing […]

The Significance of Having a SYSTEM in Private Music Teaching

Published on September 14, 2023

I began teaching piano privately when I was just 16, starting with a student from my mom's school. Back then, I didn't know much about teaching piano and just followed how I had been taught. I didn't plan my lessons. I taught my students using the same books and music that I had used, thinking […]

Teaching Diploma: An Underrated Diploma Test

Published on September 9, 2023

We often hear about the significance of a Performing Diploma, but have you ever considered the value of a Teaching Diploma? While institutions like ABRSM and Trinity offer Teaching Diplomas in their syllabus, not many people are aware of their existence. To become a performer, one usually pursues a performing diploma, but when it comes […]

树立标准

Published on May 17, 2025

標準正在下滑

Published on May 17, 2025

私人音乐器乐教学中“系统”的重要性

Published on September 14, 2023

教育文凭：一个被低估的文凭

Published on September 14, 2023