Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.
How much do classical piano lessons cost?
Classical piano lessons cost$40 to $80 hourly on average. Piano lesson packages cost $150 to $360 per month for weekly private lessons in-home or at a studio. Musicians recommend in-person lessons for classical piano playing so that the teacher can correct your hand positions better.
What are classical piano lessons?
Classical piano lessons teach you the traditional playing style of music written by composers like Mozart and Beethoven. You'll also learn important techniques and how to read sheet music of classical arrangements.
How long must you take piano lessons to play classical?
You must take piano lessons for 1 to 2 years with consistent practice to play simple classical pieces. Some people can make faster progress if they practice more often or have prior musical experience.
How long are classical piano lessons?
Classical piano lessons are 30 to 60 minutes long on average. The amount of time varies according to the teacher's style and the abilities of the student.
How do I find the best classical piano lessons near me?
Find classical piano lessons from private instructors by looking through the listings here on the Lessons website. Local music schools sometimes offer virtual lessons online as well.
Prior to hiring a local piano instructor, you should always:
Secure a minimum of 3 lesson cost estimates to get a clear comparison.
Read their ratings on sites such as Lessons and Google.
Talk to students on their references list.
Collect a written agreement and a lesson timeline before lessons begin.
Wait until after your preliminary sessions to start pre-booking for a month of lessons.
What question do I ask when choosing classical piano lessons?
When you're searching for a piano teacher, be sure to ask these questions:
How many years have you been teaching piano?
What is your formal music education background?
Which classical music composers are your favorites?
What is the typical age range of your students?
Do you offer a trial lesson, either for free or at a discounted rate?
If I don't have a piano, what type of keyboard should I get for practicing?
How much practice should I be doing outside of our lessons?
What textbooks do I need, and what's their cost?
Do you give assignments or pieces to memorize after each lesson?
Can you adapt your teaching style based on the individual student's needs?
What should I bring with me to our lessons?
How many different piano genres and styles can you teach?
Can I get a written copy of our agreement and the payment terms?
What is your policy for cancelling a lesson?
Will I be able to choose some of my own favorite songs to learn?
Reviews for Mesa classical piano lessons
Recent success stories from people in the Mesa area.
Andy H.
Traveling Music Lessons made scheduling lessons so easy. Super quick response- friendly and so helpful! Our teacher was great!
Traveling Music Lessons - In person in your home!
Tamicka J.
As a beginner - adult student (age39) Linda Pearl Allen is the best. She is such a pleasure to work with! She is very knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely patient. She starts by creating lessons based on your induvial weakness/interest, and then advance from there. Working full time I love that her schedule is very flexible also. Over the years I've tried to teach myself thru self taught books and videos, and would often get distracted and overwhelmed. Having that person to person interaction with Linda helps me stay focus and makes learning the piano simple and fun. I've always had a passion to learn the piano/keyboards and it's nice to see it actually evolving Thanks to Linda!
.Pearl-Allen Studios
Savannah L.
Connection with the student, understanding individual learning styles, patience and honest feedback.
Grand Manner Piano Society LLC
Maurna W.
"I first met Bjorn about 8 years ago when he started teaching my then 10 year old son. Fast forward to today, and as my son goes off to college, he is as gifted in piano as he is in alto saxophone, and I attribute Bjorn’s instructional style for keeping my son interested in playing both instruments concurrently. Bjorn has been a great teacher, mentor, and friend throughout the years, and I am very thankful for his tremendous influence in cultivating my son’s keyboard talent. I am completely amazed when I hear my son play so many piano pieces today – many without even looking at the sheet music anymore – and I can thank Bjorn Hanson for giving my son that musical gift."
Mr. B's Custom Keys
Holly J.
She is positive and fun to work with! She is also very knowledgeable and skilled in her musical training.
Alexa Nadramia Music Studios
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