Piano Lessons
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Starting Piano Lessons
Asked by A.A. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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My son is 2 and my husband and I are considering purchasing a piano within the next year or two. I know how to read music, and can teach him the basics. What age is ap...
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- I would suggest starting piano at the age of 4 in a program that makes it fun. Both my daughters started at that age in a Yamaha program. They learned rythm by cla...
- My husband is a partner in a music teaching operation. The rule of thumb that they follow is usaully 3-5yrs of age is appropriate to start piano. The child needs to ...
- Hi there. It sounds like you've received a lot of good advice already. Just my two cents - there's a program called Suzuki which has been used to teach music for alo...
Looking for Piano Students
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on November 4, 2005
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I am moving to the Fort Worth/NRH area. I am a piano teacher and would like to teach in that area or surrounding areas.
Any ideas where would be good to advertise s...
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- Hi A., I noticed your posting and was wondering what you charge for weekly lessons. Thanks!
- Hi A., I know this is an older message, but was wondering if you are still taking on more students? Also, what is your lesson or monthly rate -- and how long is a ...
- Hi, I am looking for piano lessons for my nine-year-old. I live in the Colleyville-Hurst area. We do not have a piano at home but do have a Yamaha keyboard.
Cost of Piano Lessons in Livermore?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on June 11, 2008
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What is the going rate for a 30 minute piano lesson in Livermore? My first grader has been playing for 1 year, so let's call it beginning to intermediate level. We ...
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- Tuition sounds about right. At home should be about $5 more per session. But with gas prices sky rocketing, I can see teachers raising prices if they have to travel...
- Although we live in San Ramon, I thought I'd share our piano lesson experience just as a point of comparison. Our very qualified and experienced piano teacher charges...
- A dollar a minute is the going rate for quality experienced piano instruction. If your daughter is enjoying it and progressing then the value is there. Your not over...
Seeking Piano Lessons in Rockwall
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on October 30, 2008
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Hi Ladies. I would like for my daughter to start taking piano lessons. Does anyone know someone who provides lessons in their home in Rockwall? Thanks! K.
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- A friend of mine teaches piano lessons out of her home in Forney, which is not Rockwall, but pretty close!!
- K., my friend, Nancy in Lavon teaches young ones piano. She is an excellent primary teacher and teaches in her home. Call me and I will give you her #. C.
- Hi K., My pastor wife teaches childre the piano or at least she did. If you are interested Email me and I will give you her number. I think at the time my girl was...
Going Rate for Piano Lessons?
Asked by A.E. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2010
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Hi, all!
My parents recently moved to West St. Paul from South Dakota (Dad just retired; Mom's self-employed). My mom has taught piano lessons for 30+ years, and sh...
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- A., If your mom is a professional piano teacher (ie: has an actual music degree and plenty of teaching experience), she can charge $25-30/half-hour. Students at t...
- A., We are looking for a piano teacher for our 7 year old daughter and live in Eagan! Maybe she could be your mom's first student? K.
- We pay $20 for a 30 minute lesson, in the West Metro. Good luck~
Teaching Piano to Kids - Advice
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on October 29, 2011
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My girls are 4 and 5 and LOVE music. I am not musically talented though I do know how to read music from learning the flute, bells and hymns etc when I was younger. I ...
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- Im sure you can find a decent full sized keyboard somewhere that has "piano" option on it. My son has one and that is what my 3 yr old granddaughter is using for her ...
- There are learning keyboards that you can purchase. Notes and tunes light up on an LED display. They learn the names of the notes, and also how to play simple tunes. M...
- I started lessons when I was in the first grade, and for the first couple of years I practiced on a PLASTIC keyboard. It was really to get used to the fingerings, p...
Learning Piano as an Adult :)
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 25, 2011
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We are proud owners of my Grandma's piano. It was bought new in the 1970's, and was never played much. We moved it to our home in June (now that my 91 year old Grand...
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- Hello! I have taught a handful of adults how to play over the years, and YES -- you can definitely learn how to play as an adult. If you can read music and understand ...
- the MacPhail Center for Music in downtown Mpls has a boat-load of adult piano students. (Adult students on every instrument, actually). They are amazing and you are ...
- I took piano as an adult from a friend of mine who was a music teacher and loved it. I paid her $20 for a half-hour lesson. She passed away recently, and now I'm tryi...
DIY Piano Lessons.
Asked by H.F. from Portland
on February 12, 2010
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Hi there, my family has been given a piano from family and I would love to put all my kids in lessons. The problem is we don't have the time for it during the week wit...
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- My mom taught me piano; she started me when I was 11 or so (I don't remember the exact age), with a beginner's piano book. She could read notes, so that helped. Once I...
- Hi there - Jennifer is right about John Thompson series - please don't use that. Glover, Bastien, are much better. Getting a teen or college student would be an exce...
- Find the most advanced piano teacher in your area and ask if he/she has an older teen student who would be qualified to teach your children. There are some amazing hi...
Question About Piano Lessons
Asked by M.M. from New York
on July 30, 2009
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Hi mama's.
My almost 3 year old love, love, loves music and singing. As a result Hubby and I are considering piano lessons. Heres my question, is he to young? When i...
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- M., As a piano teacher and early childhood music teacher, I can tell you that three is too young to start formal music lessons, unless you have a true musical prodi...
- Unless you are willing to pay a piano to have in the house for him to practice on, I wouldn't even bother. I think 3 is a little young for lessons. Because they teac...
- I was in a similar situtaion with my son and was told that he might be too young (mostly b/c of physical development) so we were suggested he try glockenspiel (it is G...
Piano Tuition Question
Asked by T.N. from Phoenix
on November 29, 2012
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My son is in private piano lessons, and we're happy with his teacher, but I wondered if it is normal to pay the full tuition price when there is no lesson. For instan...
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- I would think that since those weeks are off, you shouldn't have to pay for those. Its different if you cancel--then they should get the $ for your canceling early. Bu...
- Most places will pro rate at least the first month if it was not a full month. My kids have taken or are taking voice, piano, and guitar at some point from two differe...
- Well, I will tell you that you should expect to pay for the lesson if you cancel. You should NOT expect to pay for the lesson if she cancels it. For months that have...
