Piano Lesson

Piano lesson - Take your first step!

Piano Lesson - So finally you have decided to take Piano lessons (or keyboard lessons)! Congratulations on your resolution to gain a new skill. Just remember that this skill has a lifetime value and in addition to the innumerable benefits that it offers, you will always gain instant enjoyment and relaxation by playing this instrument.

But now, since you have started, it is important that you stay focused. Just be regular with your lessons and practice. Do all the homework that is assigned to you. Listen carefully to whatever you play. Just be regular with your practice and in a matter of few months you should be able to impress a lot of people with your playing.

As far as learning is concerned, you have different ways to learn. If you are in school or, in general, if you have sufficient time to spare, you can go to a Music teacher. For other people, especially adults, who are hard-pressed for time, you can consider getting yourself instructional CD’s or take online courses.

But taking private music lessons from a Music teacher is still the best option as you will not only get personalized attention, you will also get a lot of other relevant information from the teacher’s personal experiences

A few points to remember as you move along –
• Get yourself a Good Teacher
• Start with simple songs
• Practice everyday, preferably at the same time
• Practice your finger exercises
• Learn to understand the basics of sight reading
• Do Ear training exercises

Just remember that you need to be focused in this initial stage of learning. Try to learn the concepts and do the technical exercises whenever possible. Do not just concentrate on playing the songs as you will be tempted to do most of the times. Time and effort spent well here will give you a lifetime of enjoyment, relaxation and pleasure!

• How much Practice is enough?
• Maintain correct Posture
• Play By Ear - Should you be playing by ear?
• Ear Training - How do you improve your ear?
• Play by Sight Reading - Is Sight Reading difficult?
• Piano Fingering - Do it the right way!
• Finding a good teacher

• Notes on Piano – Learn the basics
• Piano Music Books - Let's get started
• Keyboard Books
• Free Piano Lessons - Where to get them?

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