Tuesday, September 27, 2011

How Should I Learn The Piano? Part 3

By Anthony Fernando


In the previous articles, we've looked at books, DVD's and learning on your own, so this time we will be looking at :

Learning from a Teacher

This is the second normal way folks learn how to play the piano.

A piano tutor is a good way to learn how to play, they can assess your skill level and what you would like to learn and then go about teaching you the best way to achieve that.

One thing to keep under consideration is that even with a teacher, you won't become an expert overnight or in a couple of weeks.

Just like every other system, you'll need practice, determination and motivation to keep playing and improving. Its something that takes years to master.

While teachers are definitely a good option, there remain a couple of disadvantages. They aren't available all of the time. You'll find that like everyone else, they work a certain set of hours. This may not match up well with your availability or when you like to learn and play.

The other disadvantage is that teachers cost money. You'll have to pay for each lesson so long as you keep going, so its a continual investment to your learning.

So Which Is The Best Way?

There is not any 'right ' way of learning how to play the piano. You really have to take a look at yourself and consider how you like to learn new things.

Consider the last time you had to learn something? Did you read instructions or books, watch or ask somebody else about it or merely have a go at it yourself?

Myself, I started by hiring a teacher to learn the basics, I wanted to confirm I got the basics right and work my way up from there. I then started with learn piano software later on to help me learn the tracks I wanted.

However , this is only how I worked and I attempted a couple of approaches before I figured out what was best for me. You may find that you learn better by reading on your own and experimenting and practicing in your own time.

Whatever methodology you select, ensure you weigh up your options and choose carefully, and if it is not working for you, don't be frightened to try one of the other choices!

Happy playing!




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