Western Classical piano teachers in Chennai?

Ivy · Feb 19th, 2008, 20:51

We may be moving to Chennai this summer for an expat assigmment. We currently reside in USA. We have a 14 year old, who wants to continue his piano lessons in Chennai. Does anyone know of good western classical piano teachers in Chennai? My son plays at the intermediate level, and is looking for a teacher who help him advance his piano skills. Any advice on where to start looking for a western classical piano teacher in Chennai, will be much appreciated!

rcmaiden9 · Feb 24th, 2008, 23:42

well there is this place called UNWIND CENTER in adyar... pretty good place to learn music... but i'm not really sure whether they'll teach western classical there coz their main focus is more on rock/metal... but u can check it out anyway...

atala · Mar 2nd, 2008, 10:22

You'd find Western qualified teachers/players, i.e. even performing artists, in Auroville. You can place an ad in the Auroville News, once you are in Chennai.

http://www.auroville.org/journals&me...ews/avnews.htm

It would be worth it since there are some great performers living in the area, one also in the Aurobindo Ashram in Pondy.

Nick-H · Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:50

I'm sure there are teachers in Chennai!

It would seem a shame to have to travel 3 hours to one's music class

dzibead · Mar 2nd, 2008, 12:20

The folks at Musee Musical should be able to recommend someone. Check out this article:
http://www.goodnewsindia.com/Pages/c...ons/musee.html

Nick-H · Mar 2nd, 2008, 13:14

Good find!

And I don't know why it didn't occur to any of us before to suggest asking around the musical instrument shops

SAHM · Mar 3rd, 2008, 17:53

Check with the American International School and the Overseas Women's Club.

atala · Mar 3rd, 2008, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I'm sure there are teachers in Chennai!

It would seem a shame to have to travel 3 hours to one's music class

Depends what kind of teachers you get in Chennai, and whether they teach on the level this boy is at.

I just keep mentioning my two cents (or less) worth for completeness' sake. Could be it helps someone else on their search later.

Nick-H · Mar 3rd, 2008, 19:48

I'm not complaining. Just that some people might get the idea that Auroville/Pondicherry is sort-of close to Chennai.

Of course, compared to a lot of other places, it is!

Ivy · Mar 4th, 2008, 04:10

Thank you so much for your replies and suggestions! I will check out the recommended places. Thanks again!!

edwinsantiago · Mar 8th, 2008, 21:55

Just go to musee musical. That is the only place to learn proper music and they are the all india coordinators for Trinity Clollege of Music London. There are lots of well experienced Masters in Musee musical. I studying music in Musee musical for mare than 5 years. Be careful while choosing a teacher there are lots and lots Quack and fake teachers every where specially in Madras

You can even contact me. I'll guide you. edwin

Nick-H · Mar 9th, 2008, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinsantiago

... ... That is the only place to learn proper music

Eh? Carnatic classical music may not be to everyone's taste, but it is certainly proper music, and Chennai is positively seething with it!

pianocat · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivy

We may be moving to Chennai this summer for an expat assigmment. We currently reside in USA. We have a 14 year old, who wants to continue his piano lessons in Chennai. Does anyone know of good western classical piano teachers in Chennai? My son plays at the intermediate level, and is looking for a teacher who help him advance his piano skills. Any advice on where to start looking for a western classical piano teacher in Chennai, will be much appreciated!

I wonder if you had any success finding a teacher. There is a possibility that I will be in Chennai around the turn of the year to see if Chennai and I are a good fit for each other. If we are I may relocate there, to establish a piano teaching practice and work as a musician. It seems there are many potential students but very few teachers in India. Let us know if your search bore fruit!

Gabahd · Jun 16th, 2008, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Eh? Carnatic classical music may not be to everyone's taste, but it is certainly proper music, and Chennai is positively seething with it!

I'm actually a western classical musician going to Chennai to learn Carnatic, both are proper and amazing in their own unique ways!

capt_mahajan · Jun 16th, 2008, 09:13

Agree with edwinsantiago

Both the Royal College of Music and Trinity college conduct exams in India.

Feb 19th, 2008, 20:51	#1
Ivy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2	Western Classical piano teachers in Chennai? We may be moving to Chennai this summer for an expat assigmment. We currently reside in USA. We have a 14 year old, who wants to continue his piano lessons in Chennai. Does anyone know of good western classical piano teachers in Chennai? My son plays at the intermediate level, and is looking for a teacher who help him advance his piano skills. Any advice on where to start looking for a western classical piano teacher in Chennai, will be much appreciated!

Mar 2nd, 2008, 11:50	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,832	I'm sure there are teachers in Chennai! It would seem a shame to have to travel 3 hours to one's music class __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Mar 8th, 2008, 21:55	#11
edwinsantiago Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: madras Posts: 2	Just go to musee musical. That is the only place to learn proper music and they are the all india coordinators for Trinity Clollege of Music London. There are lots of well experienced Masters in Musee musical. I studying music in Musee musical for mare than 5 years. Be careful while choosing a teacher there are lots and lots Quack and fake teachers every where specially in Madras You can even contact me. I'll guide you. edwin Last edited by Nick-H : Mar 9th, 2008 at 00:24. Reason: merged three posts

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rcmaiden9 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 7	well there is this place called UNWIND CENTER in adyar... pretty good place to learn music... but i'm not really sure whether they'll teach western classical there coz their main focus is more on rock/metal... but u can check it out anyway...

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,832	Good find! And I don't know why it didn't occur to any of us before to suggest asking around the musical instrument shops

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,832	I'm not complaining. Just that some people might get the idea that Auroville/Pondicherry is sort-of close to Chennai. Of course, compared to a lot of other places, it is!

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Ivy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2	Thank you so much for your replies and suggestions! I will check out the recommended places. Thanks again!!

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