I respect private studios and teachers. In fact, I could have done private teaching myself. It is actually easier for me if I teach privately as I would have more time for myself too, while earning perhaps even more income.
However, I took the leap to set up Music School with my partners in 2012. This was after many considerations. Firstly, private teaching is lonely and many aspects are limited. As the famous basketball player Michael Jordan says, "'Talent wins'' games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." Secondly, there are so many pros of a Music School that it is hard to ignore. The structure, facilities and resources a Music School can provide usually far outweighs the convenience of a private studio. Hence, if I wanted to bring Woodwind Education in Singapore to a new heights (my mission), I had to set up a one-stop music centre where the top players and dealers are willing to convene, so as to give the best woodwind education in Singapore. Conversely, what this means for our music students is that they also enjoy the benefits of this synergy!
Below are some of the considerations which I have thought through and is probably worth thinking about if you are considering learning at a Private Studio or at Music School like Flute and Music Academy.
However, I took the leap to set up Music School with my partners in 2012. This was after many considerations. Firstly, private teaching is lonely and many aspects are limited. As the famous basketball player Michael Jordan says, "'Talent wins'' games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." Secondly, there are so many pros of a Music School that it is hard to ignore. The structure, facilities and resources a Music School can provide usually far outweighs the convenience of a private studio. Hence, if I wanted to bring Woodwind Education in Singapore to a new heights (my mission), I had to set up a one-stop music centre where the top players and dealers are willing to convene, so as to give the best woodwind education in Singapore. Conversely, what this means for our music students is that they also enjoy the benefits of this synergy!
Below are some of the considerations which I have thought through and is probably worth thinking about if you are considering learning at a Private Studio or at Music School like Flute and Music Academy.
So far, with my team players (whom I am thankful to have), I was able to do things that are very limiting for private teachers. I was able to
1. Create rental programs that enable anybody to try learning Wind instruments with little hassle and with low starting cost.
2. Bring in an array of instruments and accessories for students to pick up immediately according to their needs.
3. Bring together enough people to form enjoyable Ensemble classes and Concerts.
4. Groom young teachers to be better teachers (which they will not get this chance if they decide to become private teacher immediately after graduation). In this industry, many people often overlook that teaching is another set of skill and it needs to be nurtured by mentors as well. Not everybody who can perform can teach (similarly to complaints about University Lecturers). With better teachers means students' standards will naturally be better. This has been proven in the last 4 years of the ABRSM results as well and I am extremely proud of the team and results so far.
So I hope this post brings you some insights of why Music School can be a better place if there is a system and structure in place.
1. Create rental programs that enable anybody to try learning Wind instruments with little hassle and with low starting cost.
2. Bring in an array of instruments and accessories for students to pick up immediately according to their needs.
3. Bring together enough people to form enjoyable Ensemble classes and Concerts.
4. Groom young teachers to be better teachers (which they will not get this chance if they decide to become private teacher immediately after graduation). In this industry, many people often overlook that teaching is another set of skill and it needs to be nurtured by mentors as well. Not everybody who can perform can teach (similarly to complaints about University Lecturers). With better teachers means students' standards will naturally be better. This has been proven in the last 4 years of the ABRSM results as well and I am extremely proud of the team and results so far.
So I hope this post brings you some insights of why Music School can be a better place if there is a system and structure in place.
