Finding a flute teacher in Singapore can be a bit daunting, but by creating your own profile and having an idea of what qualities you desire in a flute teacher in Singapore, it can be an adventure to research and choose a new teacher! Seek flute teacher candidate names from your colleagues in your ensembles, your musical neighbors and relatives, your local colleges and universities, music stores and even the internet and yellow pages.

Before beginning your search or making that first phone call (Refer to the Flute Student Defining Quiz below for assistance with these issues):

1.    Define your flute goals (get a higher chair; win competitions; audition prep; sheer enjoyment; to do your part toward world peace; etc.)
2.    Determine your commitment level for practicing the flute.
3.    Define a realistic schedule for the daily/weekly practice
4.    Ascertain your current playing level (advanced, intermediate, upper beginner, etc.)
5.    Gather your music (for the past year or so) and have it on hand
6.    Initiate the call yourself if you are 15 years old or up. Your parents must take care of the business end of the negotiations, but its in your best interest to handle the inquiries pertaining to your lessons

Here are some sources for finding a local flute teacher in SIngapore

•    Contact your local music school or music academy.
•    Inquire at local musical equipment stores.
•    Contact your local symphony for referrals.
•    Try the local religious organizations – some religious choir have flute teachers as members.
•    Advertisements (some of the above mentioned might have ads posted).

After establishing several sources for your future flute teacher in Singapore, how do you now determine who will be best suited for your needs?

•    Ask for references from student currently receiving instruction.
•    Does the flute teacher put their students in competitions e.g. all-County, All district, All-State etc. If so, how well do their students perform in competitions?
•    Does the flute teacher in Singapore know about musical opportunities for students in the community e.g. community ensemble or orchestras?
•    Does the teacher create opportunities for the students to have recitals or perform in public?

A possitive answer to each of the questions above would indicate that you have a worthy candidate. I would consider the answers to the following questions when comparing different flute instructor’s in Singapore rates:

•    What type of professional experience does the Singaporean flute teacher have?
•    How long have they been teaching flute?
•    Where did this instructor go to school for flute?
•   Is the flute the primary instrument of this teacher?

A student that does well in a traditional learning environment may thrive with an instructor who creates structured lessons for all his students. While some flute teachers in Singapore would incite a passion for the flute by designing a specific plan for different individual’s musical interests. Try to match the student’s learning style with an instructor’s teaching style.

We find that there are also some flute teachers in Singapore who use the Suzuki method in teaching their students. By definition, the Suzuki method is learning music by ear rather than by reading or learning musical notations. Some beginners, with really good ears, quickly learn musical pieces just by this method. However, one criticism of this style is that many students of the Suzuki style may develop a weakness in their ability to read music. If the student, therefore, learned by this style, it is highly recommended that he or she also work toward learning how to read sheet music, that is, if the student is really serious about taking up flute playing as a profession.

Gypsy Song by Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company Flute Choir

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