Beyond that may be too long, especially for a child piano student. Find out what time of day the piano teacher is available to teach and, more specifically, what time slot you would fill. The available time slot needs to fit comfortably into your schedule because you will be taking lessons every week. Piano Teacher Experience Find out how many years of experience a teacher has, and ask for references. A teacher with more experience is likely committed to teaching piano and will continue to teach.
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.