Interviewing Music Teachers
Parents without music training are often intimidated by the task of interviewing teachers. Often, even
parents with music instruction in their background are unsure of what questions to ask or how to go
about evaluating teachers’ qualifications and temperament. Keep reading for a few questions and
ideas to get you started.
First, evaluate a teacher’s qualifications. Once you assess whether a teacher is, in fact, qualified to
teach, it’s time to remind yourself that a good personality fit is as important—or in some cases even
more important—than any specific credentials a teacher may have. Some children thrive in a
competitive environment, others do not. Some children relish in the act of performance, others do
not. Good teachers come in many styles and temperaments. Keep in mind that you want a teacher
who will work well with you and your child. After qualifications, the other three primary areas to be
evaluated, student activities, expectations, and business policies, are really just tools to help you
determine if the teacher will be a good fit for you and your child.
parents with music instruction in their background are unsure of what questions to ask or how to go
about evaluating teachers’ qualifications and temperament. Keep reading for a few questions and
ideas to get you started.
First, evaluate a teacher’s qualifications. Once you assess whether a teacher is, in fact, qualified to
teach, it’s time to remind yourself that a good personality fit is as important—or in some cases even
more important—than any specific credentials a teacher may have. Some children thrive in a
competitive environment, others do not. Some children relish in the act of performance, others do
not. Good teachers come in many styles and temperaments. Keep in mind that you want a teacher
who will work well with you and your child. After qualifications, the other three primary areas to be
evaluated, student activities, expectations, and business policies, are really just tools to help you
determine if the teacher will be a good fit for you and your child.
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Piano Studio of Andrew Horowitz