music tuition

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I read somewhere here that a child had received private expert music tuition from teachers at music college during the day when the teacher had breaks. It was regarding flexibility within H.ed.
Does anybody have experience of this or if the person is reading this could they please pm me.

It wasn't me but it is feasible and may be happening with two instruments for my child. However, most conservatoire teachers wouldn't look at your child at the moment because of age/level. Because my child was at a specialist music school and wants to play a rare instrument the music prof's seemed to be happier to look at my child. Normally they would have laughed and told me to go away!

I would think that this would be depend entirely on the teacher and the child in question... Most conservatoire teachers that I've encountered are very frustrated by the lack of practice time that undergrad students have and the bad habits that they've developed and which have to be undone. So I'm sure that if given the option of teaching an able and willing HE child who has so much more flexibility in terms of time, many would be interested. I wouldn't count on them having many breaks in an average teaching day though - I remember some having students all day with no breaks (students being despatched to the coffee bar at regular intervals!) I would think that requesting a consultation lesson is a better idea though- one lesson can be very inspiring and provide material to be worked on for some time afterwards.

What sort of music college do you mean? I studied music at sixth form college, definitely not a conservatoire but there were a lot of very talented musicians there- if you are just looking for your DCs to learn the basics then how about asking some of the students if they are interested in teaching? I would have happily done music theory, instrumental lessons etc to earn some money when I was a student.

All the teachers at my college also taught private lessons outside college hours. There's not much money to be made as a musician

I would not let a student at a sixth form college teach my child. It will be a disaster for your child's technique. Only have lessons from an experienced teacher.

Thanks for the replies. I thought it may have been colleger, sorry. Its more specialist tuition I need. The type of lesson only available from conservatoire teachers.
Most of her lessons are at home from us, private teachers or the LEA at music centre. She will be looking at conservatoire entry at 11 more than likely, through a jd. Until then it would be good to use her flexibility with time to get some specialist lessons and I thought I had heard somebody on here who had done this, although maybe it was another place now.

My son is getting lessons from a prof for one instrument, the head of a junior department for another and a teacher at a specialist music school. But I think it's only because he was at a music school that they were willing to give him a go.

Colleger, I think it may have been you and I mis read your post. I seem to remember quite a few musical posts between us. I am so glad that my time on these pages helped me to make the decision. I am really looking forward to starting now and dd is really excited. I'm sure this will wear off in time but for now she's telling anyone who'll listen that she's not going back. I even think she told the music examiner on monday, whom I was told was as chatty as her.
Have posted on another thread but once again I am so happy for you both.

At the end of the day there is no harm in asking conservatoire profs and as your partner is a musician that must be able to open some doors.

My dd has lessons with a member of Northern Sinfonia having started with the lea music service. There is a weekend school near to us that offers this.

I guess its a bit tricky atm as I am trying to avoid dd losing her dance classes on a saturday, hence not applying to jd's until about 11. With H.ed they will be a good source of social life and she has been in the class since she was 2. I also don't want to make her make the choice yet as she enjoys dancing. So ideally looking for something during the week, during school hours, to allow her to still attend evening activities.

As long as your teachers are good enough then I wouldn't worry about a specialist until about 11. Remember that most senior conservatoire students never have a really great teacher and then their technique gets ripped apart at 18. If you can secure one at 11/12 then there wont be much unpicking to do. At the moment I think profs would consider her too young for her to benefit and they won't have the patience working through grade 5/6 work or below with an eight year old. There is the expense too: I've known any charge between £85-£180 per hour and it's really not worth it at this stage.

Just make sure that whatever instrument she is being taught on that it is the teachers first study.