Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.
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 Pleasanton classical piano lessons
Recent success stories from people in the Pleasanton area.
Izabela B.
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Sandy A.
We have loved our experience with MS Sue! My son has been taking piano lessons about one year so far.
Teacher Ms Sue is talented, experienced and effective piano teacher. I can see my son's progress every week. It is our appreciation to write something about Ms. Sue’s great teaching.
We'd highly recommend Ms. Sue to any families wanting to start their kids music exposure.
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Kyle K.
Tom is a fantastic human being with a well-rounded approach to teach, with an emphasis on listening, vocabulary, technical mastery, musicality, etc but well balanced and emphasized in the right areas and contexts. Can’t recommend enough, great great great!
TLR Productions
Sarah
Clifford is an extremely skilled pianist, and a great teacher!
Clifford Lamb
Kate H.
I had the pleasure of taking music lessons from Ms. Chiyoko for many years. Ms. Chiyoko is an extremely knowledgable and skilled musician as well as a very patient teacher. I would recommend music lessons with her to anyone looking to grow in music.
Chiyoko Terada Piano Studio
Cary F.
He provides clear instruction, is kind and calm, makes sure to go at your pace and quickly adapts to your learning needs.
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