Beginning Piano Lessons can be really daunting, especially if you’ve never played an instrument before at all!

Luckily, these days there is a computer game available that makes beginning Piano Lessons much more fun than they ever used to be!

Personally I don’t think that this game can actually be a replacement for music lessons, rather it is an excellent supplement to music lessons with a teacher, or it can be a great way for students to begin.

The game is called Piano Wizard – and it is the leader in the field of music games for the Piano. There are other music games which are based around the guitar, such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero, but Piano Wizard is structured all around the piano.

You have a MIDI Keyboard, and hook it up to your computer and away you go.

OK… this might be a bit challenging for the non-technically minded person – Whats a Midi Keyboard? and how do I attach it to my computer?

You can relax. The Piano Wizard company (Allegro Rainbow) have thought of everything and they include all the wires and things you need. You can even purchase a package that has the keyboard, the software and everything for under $200.

For under $200 this is the single best way that you can Begin Piano Lessons – You get the Keyboard, the software and the Midi connector and you’ll be able to get started straight away.

Often you can spend over $200 just on just a learning course, and this wouldn’t even get you the instrument!

Of course if you are really serious you are going to need a more comprehensive instrument that the Piano Wizard Keyboard, but it is still an excellent start to Beginning Piano Lessons.

So click here to visit the Piano Wizard Online Store to check it out »

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.