Future?

[dave_cane]

When I started to play the piano, it was always just going to be a hobby throughout my life (I had decided).  However, recently I have begun to consider carrying my piano studies to a more professional level.  Whilst I am 15 now and am currently studying for my GCSEs, I would like to know suitable paths to take to becomming a concert pianist. 

Would it be more help to study the piano at a music college rather than a university?  How would one find out which college of music was the most suitable and requirements for applying?  Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Dave

[dave_cane]

No one appears to be answering... erm would I get more response if I called a piece a SONG!!!!
teehee

Sorry, I wasn't meaning to sound too annoying (gosh I can never think of an appropriate word).

Dave.

[Daniel_piano]

No one appears to be answering...

Because it is a tough question
The pure truth is just one: all schools suck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, it doesn't care much what school you attend, eventually you'll find out that you're being taught by people that should do anything but teaching and that you must find a solution on your own, either but finding a good teacher, or learning about right movements and practical playing instead of old and dangerous way of playing the piano based on traditional myths

Daniel

[dave_cane]

eeks... I see, not quite the answer I was hoping for... oh well...

thanks for your help anyway...


David

[anda]

don't choose a school - choose a teacher, that's most important. if you have chosen the right teacher, you'll learn everything you need to know from him/her - not just piano, but also theory, harmony, counterpoint, stylistics, aesthetics, and so on.

how to choose a teacher? preferably you should "shop" while going to concerts - if you say you wish to become a pianist (as opposed to a person playing the piano), you will need to work with a pianist rather than  teacher; then go talk to this pianist. you will probably figure out for yourself who's the best teacher for you.