How To Get A Great Piano Teacher Online

Whilst you certainly can learn piano yourself with the aid of a good online piano lessons course there is still much to be said for coaching from a good music teacher in person.

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There is a world of difference, ‘though between a good and mediocre music teacher. So how do you find the best for your needs?

1. Do you LIKE your piano teacher? If you actually like your teacher as a person you are more likely to want to attend your lesson every week and to actually do the work she requests of you. Sounds obvious but you need every reason as a beginner, not to quit and you’d be suprised how many give up just because they don’t like their teacher.

2. Does your teacher prepare music lesson plans for each session? Good teachers consider the needs of their pupils carefully and individually. They don’t just give a one-size-fits-all lesson. If you get the impression your lessons are made up on the spot without much thought then maybe you should look elsewhere.

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3. How long have they been giving music lessons? Experience of the piano lessons children need and the contrast of giving lessons for adults counts for a lot. What is your teacher’s track record of success? Don’t be afraid to ask.

4. Does his / her style of piano teaching appeal to you? When you want to learn say jazz piano there is no point in taking lessons from a teacher who is only a great classical player. The piano lesson that suits you may not suit then next student. It’s really horses for courses.

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5. Will your teacher really teach you about music, or just how to bash out the notes of the tunes? Many teachers are only bothered about how to get their students through the exams. On the other hand if you learn from someone who really understands harmony and applied theory they can show you how to make music come alive at the keyboard and to be able to play anything you want.

6. Can they teach you to improvise? Reading notes from the page is an important skill for sure, but when you really understand the keyboard and can create an accompanyment yourself at will then you really are a musician. It’s a lot more fun too. Even Mozart, Bach and Beethoven were great improvisers although most piano teachers today who hack their way through classical printed music would not know where to start.

To make progress with the piano in the fastest time it is always worth supplementing your tuition with a good home study course on DVD. We review a selection of the best home courses at www.playyourpiano.com

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