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 Ashburn classical piano lessons
Recent success stories from people in the Ashburn area.
Jocelyn V.
Best teacher! Really patient and helpful with my children
TANG STUDIO
Mark L.
My instructor is excellent. He plays guitar professionally for a variety of styles and has an effective teaching manner. He is patient and encouraging, and has been adaptive to when I have a physical challenge for that needs accommodating for a few lessons.
Music Spectrum School for the Arts
Amanda D.
My daughter has been taking piano lessons from Mr. Lewczyk for 4 years now and I would highly recommend him to anyone that would like their child to experience the joy of music.
My daughter is by no means a prodigy, but we have continued lessons with Mr. Lewczyk for so long for a number of reasons:
1. He makes it so easy. He comes to our house, I don't have to rush around getting her out the door and fight traffic. He's always on time and if I have a scheduling conflict, he's always flexible.
2. His lessons are affordable.
3. He has a gentle and unique style that doesn't put an enormous amount of pressure on my daughter, allowing her to learn at her own pace. He is always patient and encouraging.
4. I believe exposing my daughter to music, from music theory to the works of great composers, even classic rock, has an enormous benefit in my daughter's brain development. Mr. Lewczyk covers all that ground, but in a very organic, calm and patient style.
So, the proof is in the pudding; my daughter is a straight A student, she has a nice peaceful demeanor and she's told me many times that many of the songs she learns are always kind of playing in the background of her mind while she's doing homework or other activities. A couple of years ago Mr. Lewczyk arranged a holiday recital at a senior care facility for his students. While my daughter was nervous to perform, she really wanted to do it, and I could tell it really boosted her confidence afterward.
These past 4 years have been well worth it and I'm sure my daughter will look back on this time and be thankful that she had the opportunity to learn the piano while she was young. Thanks Sean!
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