| You've decided that you want to teach yourself piano. | | | | should layout the piano instruction in a clear and logical |
| Great! But what is the best way to go about learning | | | | fashion. This can be difficult to determine before |
| to play without a teacher? Well, there a many | | | | buying, but peruse the pages of the book or watch |
| resources available for learning the piano on your own. | | | | some introductory videos of DVD packages to get an |
| They range from theory and practice method books | | | | idea. |
| (the same that a teacher would be using to teach you | | | | 2. If you choose video or software instruction make |
| with), to DVD piano lessons, to piano learning software. | | | | sure that the video quality is good so that you will have |
| All of these tools are excellent options for the | | | | a clear picture of the keyboard and the teacher's |
| self-starter who would rather pay 20-200 dollars for | | | | playing. Most of these types of instruction packages |
| dozens, even hundreds, of lessons rather than 20-50 | | | | show you screen shots on the packaging or on their |
| dollars PER lesson from a teacher. What's more, | | | | websites, so it shouldn't be hard to determine the |
| when you purchase your own self teaching method | | | | quality. Well laid out diagrams and charts are also great |
| you'll own it for life, which allows you to learn at your | | | | aids to learning. |
| own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you want. | | | | 3. Product support is also a big plus. Many video, online, |
| So, how do you choose? Well, price is usually the main | | | | and software courses provide either online or email |
| factor. But, here are some additional things to consider | | | | support. Every piano student will have questions and |
| when searching for the best way to teach yourself | | | | this support will be very useful during these times. |
| piano. | | | | 4. Lastly, read other people's reviews and thoughts on |
| 1. Whatever method you choose to learn from make | | | | the quality of the method you choose. This can give |
| sure that you check out the author or instructor's | | | | you a good idea of what you're getting into before |
| credentials. A degree in music is preferable, but not | | | | spending money. One of the easiest ways to do this is |
| necessary. Piano teaching experience and time as a | | | | by visiting forums and asking questions or by asking |
| professional pianist are good indicators of expertise as | | | | people you know what books or videos they may |
| well. But, most importantly, you need to get a feel for | | | | have used to learn the piano. |
| how accessible and easy to understand the piano | | | | Here is a short but informative review of various |
| course is. The author of a book or DVD instuctor | | | | resources available for teaching yourself the piano. |