Can I teach piano in my neighbourhood?

[Hark]

Hi everyone! I am twelve years old. I have been learning piano for 9 years, and am currently in grade 8 in the repertoire. In my neighbourhood, there's lot's of children. I have a grand piano at my house. Do you think it would be possible to teach kids 4 - 7 a "piano basics" course? It would be really cheap, like $10 a half hour, but would parents really let their kids learn piano from a 12 year old?

[smonnie13]

Definately. Your friends and your parents' friends can provide you with students, and a competitive rate and high level of qualification means you are suitable for teaching.

However, you must ensure that you act mature enough, and are able to handle those younger than yourself in a friendly way, whilst earning their respect.

Good luck.

[Veronica Barrera]

I think you can teach them. In fact, I'm really amazed that your 12 and in the 8th grade and have been playing the piano for 9 years. That's really good! If you wanna teach kids 4-7, you ought to talk with their parents first. Let them know you first. You know, play a couple of your songs and show them how skilled you are. Always make sure your prepared before you do this. Make sure you're gonna have time to teach them.

I wish you the best of luck with this. I think you can make a very good teacher. Just prepare yourself, okay? ^__^

[littlemommyd]

Yes, I think parents would appreciate that a lot. Maybe you could invite them to sit in the first lesson, and say that they first lesson is free so they can see that you are a serious teacher.

Good luck

[bwtwin4]

of coarse you can

just have an interview with children's parents show them how good you are mabey what you would start with

[THing4CSA]

Yea I think that is a great idea! You can try and see if any of the kids are interested but you better have lots of patience. I do wish you good luck!