Recitals Determine a teacher's philosophy on recitals. Some teachers hold yearly recitals, others do not. Some teachers belong to an educational organization which offers music theory testing. Students take these tests once or twice a year. If this is important to you, it is wise to determine if a teacher belongs to such a group.
Many piano teachers take a summer break.
If they do so, they should suggest music to work on during the break. They may suggest a certain level of book, or even a particular book or books. Fees and Policies Find out what the fees are per class and what the teacher's policy is for missed lessons. It is important to know the piano teacher's philosophy on fees before signing on with him or her. Some piano teachers are actively involved in local, regional, state, or even national competitions.