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So you want to start learning to play the piano or keyboard? Well, you've come to the right place to get going! Superprof can offer a range of great teachers with years of experience who will teach you to be a piano-playing star! Students worldwide know that learning to play music, adults or kids, is an experience that allows you to gain new skills, find some creativity in your day and, most importantly, have fun playing! Our teachers have the experience, teaching students of all years, and anyone from beginners all the way up to advanced students, giving them the best information on how to master their skills. From traditional theory like learning to read classical music, to free improvisation, Superprof teachers help students to learn to play the songs they love!

Why are private piano lessons a great option?

Whether online or in-person, most piano teachers will say that the best way to learn is through one on one lessons, and there are so many reasons why. First, each student has a different learning objective, and a private program gives your teacher the time and space to focus on your specific needs. From beginners to advanced, they will assess your level, find where you need to practice and improve and find the best activities and method to help your playing progress. They'll challenge you to become a better pianist and to be free and creative when it comes to your music. You will also have much greater flexibility in terms of location and time when it comes to private classes as opposed to a traditional school. Adults can easily find a teacher that works with their schedule. Finally, you get to decide what you learn. Most school courses follow a specific teaching program or method, which might not allow much flexibility, creativity or fun. Private lessons allow you to have all of these things while making significant progress and so can be a much better learning experience!

How online piano lessons work

It might seem strange to some students to take an online video lesson on a musical instrument, but really, these courses work just like any other class, you're just not in the same room as your teacher! First, you find a great teacher, then organise your first lesson. On the day, using a video calling software program like Zoom or Skype, you connect online and your lesson begins. Your teacher will give you activities to complete live, both theory and practical, and will listen carefully as you play, just like any other lesson. They'll correct mistakes, teaching you how to fix them, and assign homework to practice. Of course, equipment will be a little bit more important in this type of lesson. You will obviously need a piano or keyboard, but also a high definition camera and microphone, as well as a fast internet connection. And don't forget to download any video software program your teacher's needs before the first lesson!

Online vs in-person piano lessons

Students might wonder what the benefits of online classes could possibly be, as traditional one-on-one courses are so much more common. While it's true that in-person lessons can offer many advantages, there are benefits of online lessons that you may well have never considered. For example, plenty of people in isolated or rural areas would love to learn to play their favourite songs but don't have a qualified teacher in the local area. If this is your situation, then online courses are a perfect fit. You still have the benefit of a teacher with experience focusing solely on you, with the convenience of not having to travel a long way every time. Speaking of travel, live online lessons are also a great option for students with busy lives who only have small bits of free time during the day. While they might not have time to get to a class and back, they might be able to squeeze in a fun online lesson.

Aside from convenience, online video classes offer other advantages that traditional classes may not. For example, they can teach students to become more independent learners. Taking detailed notes themselves, instead of teachers jotting things down on random pieces of paper, allows students to retain more information and keep their learning ordered both in their notebooks and their head. Finally, live online classes give students the opportunity to learn from teachers all over the world, and not just limit themselves to their local area. This can allow students to choose a teacher that has specific knowledge of skills, or a genre or method that they're particularly interested in. While they might be strange for students who are used to a more traditional method, online classes offer flexibility, convenience and so much more.

Piano theory basics for beginners

Most students start learning a musical instrument with dreams of playing their favourite songs live in front of great crowds, but before you can get there, you'd better get the basics down. Learning about classical music theory like chords and scales might not be the best way to have fun or impress people, but it's so important as a foundation. Once you master certain important skills, you can get started on your pop, rock or jazz dreams. First, let's look at some of the theory you can study in lessons:

Learning to read music is one of the best parts of theory because it helps you to understand the music you play at a detailed level. Once you know how to read different musical notes and write scores, you can start to transform different songs, and even start writing your own!

Scales is a second essential thing to learn for all beginners, both physically and mentally. First, moving quickly from each note to the other exercises your fingers, stretching them and getting used to different movements. Also, the more you practice scales, the more comfortable you will feel at the piano. After some time, you won't even need to look to see the notes, leaving your eyes free to focus on the music in front of you.

Live online piano lessons can be a great option for all students, adults and children, beginners and advanced, and everything in between. Check out the Superprof tutor profiles to get started ASAP!