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Yes, I Want to Learn How to Play the Piano.

Do I need formal lessons – yes, no, maybe?

Some Question and Answers to be explored in this and coming posts:

• What’s the big deal about formal lessons?

• What’s available online?

• Why consider any of them?

• So many choices exist. How to choose between what’s available?

• What do actual customers say? Can they be real? Can they be contacted?

• How to gain maximum benefit from valuable practice time?

• Does choice of instrument matter?  Acoustical-Digital-Keyboard

• Is there an ideal age to learn piano?  How old is too old, and how young is too young?

• Can parents teach kids?

• What are the magic piano secrets – if any?

So, what about formal lessons – a real life piano teacher?

Yes, formal instruction (that is – side by side with another person) is almost always the best way to start learning any new skill.

Here are some of the reasons – first it’s generally easier and better to learn the correct technique right from the beginning. Only a teacher sitting next to you can prevent you from getting comfortable with bad habits. I’ll bet you never had one, but I gotta tell you that bad habits can be difficult to overcome.

Poor technique will inhibit your progress (mess you up) and eventually sour your attitude about the whole deal.

Teachers in your area can usually be located in the phone books and by asking questions at music stores, and of course, online.

Special note to Piano teachers: You are especially invited to offer constructive criticism and any tips and techniques you care to share.  I have a great respect and appreciation of your time and talent.  The voices of experience are always welcome – so, please share your thoughts by leaving comments.

Future posts will include more of my experiences, and you are invited to share yours by adding comments. Your comments are welcome (they will be moderated, so they will not appear immediately.)  Anyone who has purchased any learn to play piano course anywhere is invited to share your thoughts here.

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