Help!!!

[chopinlover2012]

I finished my RCM grade 10 exam last year, currently am working on my ARCT performer's diploma. But this year I just moved to a small town that's not have many piano teachers out there. Now someone referred me to a very famous local piano teacher, but his highest academic background is only ARCT teachers' diploma!

My question:
is the ARCT teachers' diploma holder capable to teach a student working on an ARCT performer's diploma?
Or should I find someone who at least have the Bachelor degree?

Thank you very much!!

[slobone]

I'm a little skeptical of all these degrees, maybe that's ignorance on my part. I would be looking more for things like, is this teacher giving me what I need? What you want is an experienced pair of ears listening to you, to find things that you won't hear on your own. I would say take a sample lesson or two with each of these teachers, and see which one is going to help you make the most progress. Which one makes the most helpful suggestions, and the best advice.

[iansinclair]

May I point out two things?  First, the word "educate" comes from Latin roots, with a general meaning of "to lead out or bring out".  And second, when you think about it for just a moment, all the truly great performers have surpassed or at the very least equalled their teachers and coaches.  Were it not for that, we would have a slow but steady decline in performance -- and we don't.

Slobone is right.  Give several of the potential teachers a try -- and not just one lesson.  You are looking for someone who can find the talent which you have, and help you make the most of your talent (I might add there that first impressions can be a bit deceiving -- you don't want a "yes man"; you want someone who can drive you to perform better than you ever thought possible).

[chopin2015]

Ofcourse!

If the performer has bigger repertoire list and more experience performing and teaching than you, then you probably can benefit from meeting with this person.

People teach with just a masters, and some are more knowledgeable and professional than others with a doctorate. It can happen.

[pairra]

I don't know about all these certificates and stuff too, but wouldn't the ARCT (any of them) be the equivalent of a bachelor's degree?

My short answer is yes, this teacher is more than qualified. And even if the teacher is only half-way qualified I would think you would have enough piano experience to fill in the gaps.