| Learning the piano is a serious business, with hopefully | | | | keyboard, however, make sure it has touch sensitivity, |
| some fun along the way. If you have found beginners | | | | as you will need this to give expression to your playing |
| piano lessons that suit you, it's time to sit down, relax, | | | | as you proceed. The ability to add foot pedals will |
| and start out on what will be an amazing journey. Yes, | | | | come in handy too, as this is sure to form part of your |
| the road will be tough at times, but sheer willpower and | | | | piano, or keyboard, tuition, as you progress. |
| persistence does pay off, and allow you to begin | | | | You may need a keyboard stand, depending on your |
| enjoying yourself. So, now you have gone to the | | | | choice of instrument. Make sure this is sturdy, and |
| trouble, and expense, of taking proper lessons, you | | | | adjustable. Don't overlook the importance of what you |
| need to think about one more important aspect - your | | | | are sitting on, too. A comfortable piano stool, or seat, is |
| learning environment. | | | | essential. Let's face it, if you are going to be taking |
| You want to give yourself the best chance of | | | | your practice seriously, you will spend considerable |
| success. Therefore, consider seriously where you are | | | | time sitting down, and this part of your body needs to |
| going to learn. Just as any successful businessman | | | | feel as at ease as the rest. Your stool, or seat, should |
| runs an efficient workspace, you need an environment | | | | ideally be adjustable, so that, as you sit at the |
| conducive to learning, such as a room where you will | | | | keyboard, your waist can be level with the keys. |
| not be disturbed, and just as importantly, where you | | | | Finally, why not make a simple sign for your door? |
| won't disturb others. Make sure you have ample | | | | When I was learning, I put a "Do Not Disturb, Genius At |
| lighting, so you can see the keys and any sheet music | | | | Work" sign up - this way, everyone new that I was out |
| clearly. You should also feel comfortable here - the | | | | of bounds at this time. It helps not only you, but also |
| temperature must be just right for you. | | | | your family, to take your hobby seriously. |
| What about your choice of keyboard? When taking | | | | Some of these important aspects can be easily |
| beginners piano lessons, these may be geared to the | | | | overlooked in the adrenaline rush of finding the correct |
| piano, but there are also many electronic keyboard | | | | beginners piano lessons, and wanting to play |
| options. Mastering a piece of music on a synthesizer, | | | | immediately. Just take a little time to prepare your |
| for example, becomes really exciting as you can | | | | environment and your subsequent learning will be all |
| experiment with different voices. If using an electronic | | | | the better for it. |