Finding a teacher isn't about finding the best one β it's about finding the right one for where you are now. Three questions, and you'll know what to look for.
Which stage is the learner at?
Start with the broad category
Complete beginner, or played before?
Anything other than a first-ever encounter with the piano counts as “played before”
What’s the main reason you’re looking now?
Different reasons call for very different things to watch for
One rule that holds at every age
A good teacher is willing to say: “I might not be the right fit for you, but I know someone who is.” The person who says that is usually the one actually putting you first.
