Piano teacher

Job Title

Piano teacher

Job Description

Gerard plays piano on stages and gives lessons. He teaches various people from all ages at home.

Getting the job

At the school for the blind in Paris, he acquired the basic music instruction. He then studied the piano at the Conservatoire and received the first price after his studies.

Adjustments

He uses Braille partitions available from special institutions. His wife takes care of the accounting and the administrative issues.

Quote

When you receive a student, you need to rapidly establish a feeling of confidence to make him forget your blindness. You also need to stay informed about new methods or publications.

Is individual totally blind?

Yes

Is individual partially sighted?

No

Source Country:

France

Source Organisation:

CNPSAA ( From the book : «Les Aveugles au Travail » (106 témoignages) published in France in 1999 under the direction of Philippe Chazal)


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