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Beginning piano lessons
By Kevin | April 15, 2008
Some basic advice for those looking for beginning piano lessons on the internet.
Learning to play the piano is something that will take effort and commitment - its not something that you’ll be able to conquer in a day or two of casual effort.
Even the most accomplished musicians spent many many hours practicing to get their level of skills - virtually no-one
This isn’t trying to discourage you!
You should follow your dream of learning piano. It is an incredibly rewarding thing to do! Personally I’ve spent many satisfying hours practicing and working on my piano playing.
If you are wanting to begin piano lessons there are several approaches you can take
1) You can get a private teacher
2) Get an online learning course
3) You can try and figure it out for yourself
4) You can do all of the above!
The truth is that it is you who has to do it - the teacher and the course won’t do it for you .. but they will help!!
Get a private teacher
A private teacher will definitely help you - however before you do go to a teacher make sure that they are right for your particular learning needs and style.
Piano teachers all vary a great deal - from those who teach classical examination style lessons and to those who teach jazz and pop music. Therefore if you are looking to go to private lessons then make sure that you have the right teacher who can teach what you are wanting to learn.
Invest in an online learning course
There are many courses which we recommend on this webpage, and they are ideal for beginner piano lessons. Jermaine Grigg’s Hear and Play courses are wonderful - and we highly commend them if you are interested in a worship style playing.
I’ve used Jermaines courses myself - the 300 page course is a great starting point to beginner piano lessons.
Trying to figure it out by yourself
We have lots of free resources available at the FUn Music COmpany websites to help you - if you go to one of our other blogs - the Parents Music Guide you’ll find a piano notes chart which can help with the basic notes.
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