Let’s face it. Music teachers are a dime a dozen. Anybody can hang out a shingle and offer lessons, whether they’ve been playing their instrument for 5 years or 30. And choosing someone with a music degree doesn’t always guarantee a good fit either. Being a great musician doesn’t always make you a great teacher. So how do you know which teacher is right for your child? Should you choose the neighbor who teaches out of her home or go with an established studio? Let’s take a look at some key indicators that you’re getting a quality teacher: Music education—While it’s true that not everyone with a music degree makes a good teacher, it’s still a reliable indicator of a person’s knowledge and experience. If you have the skill and determination to complete a music degree, that means you’ve been exposed to many different kinds of music styles, teachers, teaching methods, group involvement, and performance opportunities. And you had the gumption to log the 10,15, or 20+ hours of practice a...

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