| We all want a good deal. There's no denying that. Yet | | | | instruction runs anywhere from $30 to $60 an hour or |
| many would be piano players are missing out on some | | | | more! There's absolutely nothing wrong per se with |
| amazing deals online. Specifically, I'm talking about | | | | "live" instruction. You can get instant feedback and |
| computer piano lessons. | | | | have your progress monitored. But, you can now have |
| The technology has finally enabled many offline | | | | the same scenario online without having to pay an arm |
| teachers to put their materials online via video and | | | | and a leg for it. |
| audio. In fact, thanks to sites like YouTube and Google | | | | Last I looked, most computer piano lessons were no |
| Video, students can actually watch instructors perform | | | | more than $30 to $50 for a full month! And that's the |
| the lessons. | | | | high end of the spectrum. |
| And the best part about these computer piano lessons | | | | The way it works for most online piano lesson sites is |
| is that many of them are free and are available right | | | | that you pay to get access to a library of lessons. The |
| now. Just visit YouTube and type in the phrase "piano | | | | benefits here are very real. For example, you can |
| lessons" and the number of results that pop up will | | | | work at your own pace and review the lessons over |
| amaze you. | | | | and over again - something you can't do with a live |
| In fact, if you're interested in learning jazz piano, there | | | | instructor. Most piano courses also have a message |
| are a few jazz videos available. Like New Age piano | | | | board so you can also "talk" with the instructor if |
| music? The author's own videos are available teaching | | | | problems or questions arise. |
| this style of playing. | | | | All in all, taking computer piano lessons is a good deal |
| And let's not forget about price. | | | | and one that should be investigated. |
| The average cost these days for quality piano | | | | |