This question is often asked by parents wishing to teach children music. To understand what is the answer in your case, we compare these two systems of education – each has pros and cons. We will not dwell on question of musical skill of the teacher, the answer is – here. The advantages of private education, which are particularly suited to adults, kids under 6 and students with disabilities or characteristics of: – the possibility of constructing individual program, which gives a sense of freedom of learning. – A schedule of free variation (eg, morning – for adults working in the evenings or children not enrolled in kindergarten) – lack of competition among students (for this group of students do not need it, and sometimes harmful).
It is very desirable that the lessons were a teacher at home, except in extreme cases, when a student is unable to move. Cause This psychological – are focusing more children in a strange situation, of course, specially adapted for training. Possible downsides. Learning a sense of freedom should not move in optionality of homework, attendance of lessons, their pay and lack of a clear development plan. The advantages of good music schools – a set of professional subjects such as ear training, musical literature, the general course of the piano, ensemble, chorus and orchestra. – A mandatory training program and regular performances of students. – At a high professional level of output at music competitions and festivals. – being in a professional environment, the opportunity to compare his level of play with peers, which is especially important at the age of 10-18 years.
– The variant issue of the use of musical instruments. There intermediate variants – when the private teacher can organize a training program and an atmosphere similar to a music school. As for prices of education, in Russia, private education has always been much more expensive than School of Music. In private practice, usually, professionals who have made a name for himself in the music school, college or conservatory. In Israel, Europe and America to study privately are often cheaper than in good music school. Now the choice is yours. Good luck! Welcome to our virtual music school!