| Whether it is you or your kids who want to learn piano, | | | | One of the most common reasons for people to stop |
| you will notice that there are a number of teaching | | | | playing the piano is that they become bored with the |
| methods available. So, how can you begin to | | | | basics of beginner lessons. In other words, repeated |
| differentiate between them? Well, to help you reach a | | | | finger exercises and scales can become tedious; |
| decision, here are just some of the pros and cons of | | | | especially if all you want to do is play a song. |
| private piano lessons. | | | | Unfortunately, private piano classes can be expensive. |
| The Pros of Private Tuition | | | | Therefore, especially in today's precarious economy, |
| Taking lessons with a professional piano teacher | | | | private tuition is perhaps not within the budget of many |
| provides one of the most foolproof methods of | | | | people. |
| learning. In other words, a good teacher will be able to | | | | If you are a busy working adult, you may not have |
| ensure that you know all there is to know about music | | | | time to attend regular lessons. Moreover, you may not |
| theory and the rudiments of the piano before you | | | | have time to devote to weekly practice. Therefore, |
| begin more complex learning. | | | | private lessons may not be suitable. |
| A good private piano teacher will be able to spot any | | | | Some beginners find the thought of going to a |
| errors in your technique and address these quickly, | | | | professional teacher's home very unnerving. |
| suggesting ways to resolve the issues. | | | | Regrettably, not all private piano teachers are "good.' In |
| If you choose to take private lessons, you will have the | | | | other words, they may not be as attentive to your |
| benefit of gaining performance experience (even it is | | | | needs as they should be, or perhaps they are a little |
| just in front of one person). If you only ever play alone, | | | | too old-fashioned in their approach. If, for whatever |
| the thought of playing in front of others can be very | | | | reason, you do not like your piano teacher, you are |
| daunting. | | | | unlikely to learn as much or as fast as you should |
| If you lack self-motivation, the structure of regularly | | | | could. |
| scheduled lessons will help you ensure that you | | | | In some circumstances, private tuition can be simply |
| practice in preparation for classes. | | | | too much pressure. For those who want to learn to |
| When taking classes with a professional teacher, you | | | | play for their own amusement or for the local church, |
| have the opportunity to engage in conversation. | | | | private lessons can provide too much complex detail |
| Therefore, you can ask questions, request clarification, | | | | and require advancement beyond your desires. |
| or express interests in specific types or styles of | | | | In order to get the best out of any piano teacher, it is a |
| music. A good teacher will be able to cater to your | | | | good idea to do a little research first. In addition, it is |
| individual learning needs. | | | | advisable to ascertain exactly what you hope to |
| The Cons of Private Tuition | | | | achieve from your classes. |