The student "learns the teacher" as much as they learn the instrument. The relationship between the teacher and student is fundamental to the learning process. With a good teacher, any subject is interesting – so it’s worth finding the best.

A good teacher should have enthusiasm for music and their instrument, be sensitive to the students needs and aspirations, be able to “connect” with the student, care and be kind to the student, have lots of patience, be a good player, have knowledge of repertoire, teaching experience and appropriate qualifications, have high standards and expectations of their students, come with a recommendation and be able to teach theory and ear training.

If you can find all these qualities in one person you are doing well!

How to find a teacher

Word of mouth – Ask around and find someone who can reccommend a good teacher
School Music Teacher – ask your school music teacher
Music Factory Teacher List – Contact me for a list of teachers in your area.

Contact Michael Goldwater

info@musicfactory.co.nz

	09 378 4172
	027 27 89 89 5