Once seen as a niche path, piano teaching is gaining ground as a flexible, resilient career choice, even though instructors work long hours and get uncertain income during times of economic crises. For piano teacher Clarisa Tan, there is no such thing as a day off. With anywhere from 35 to 40 students to see each week – ranging from seven-year-olds to adults – she adheres to a tightly packed class schedule. Her weekdays typically start at 1pm and end between 6pm and 9pm, while Saturdays are