Find a classical piano lessons in San Ramon, CA

Find classical piano lessons in San Ramon, CA

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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Find classical piano lessons in San Ramon, CA

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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 San Ramon classical piano lessons

Recent success stories from people in the San Ramon area.

Sarah

Clifford is an extremely skilled pianist, and a great teacher!

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Violeta L.

Great with kids

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Carrianne M.

My 7 year old son started taking piano lessons with Joey this summer. He is very knowledgable, flexible, my son loves taking lessons with him and is learning a lot. The setup is great and we have been able to have virtual piano lessons during the pandemic. He also provides recordings of each lesson. Highly recommend!

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Virginie F.

Allan was able to teach both me and my 7 year old son. He was patient and gentle and he knows his stuff ! My son is shy and can be hard to teach knew things but Allan was great at making him feel comfortable.

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Lukki L.

Julieta is a very passionate, kind, and patient violin teacher. My sons love taking lessons from her. We highly recommend her as a violin teacher.

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Richard R.

“John Dibenedetti is a fabulous musician himself, and more importantly is supportive and encouraging, with weekly hints on ways to improve my technique at the piano. Been with John for years ...he continues to inspire me! 5 stars ”

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Rachael K.

The kids have truly enjoyed every lesson with Dana. He has a gift.

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Luis Z.

I found the classes to be very practical and informative, the teacher was very friendly and provided everything that I needed, I also appreciated that she also speaks Spanish and could explain everything to me.