Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.
How much are piano lessons?
Piano lessons cost $40 to $80 per hour, depending on the location, their experience level, and session length. A piano lesson package costs $180 to $350 for five 1-hour lessons. Children's piano lessons and online lessons often cost less than average.
Piano lessons are available for all ages in most cities in the country. Music instructors teach:
Music theory
Sight-reading
Improvisation
How to improve playing or technique
At what age should you start piano lessons?
The best age to start piano lessons is 5 to 9 years, though learning how to play the piano doesn't have an age limit. Playing the piano strengthens fine motor skills, increases flexibility, and improves your memory no matter how old you are.
Are piano lessons worth it?
Piano lessons are worth the money and effort invested over time. Playing an instrument can be beneficial for mental health, and cognitive strength. For smaller budgets, book just a few lessons to get the basics down and continue on your own.
How long are piano lessons?
Piano lessons for beginners or children are typically 30 to 45 minutes per session. Intermediate or advanced lessons are 45 to 60+ minutes per session. Most people have 1 to 2 lessons per week.
Can you learn to play piano online?
Yes, you can learn to play piano online through a webcam or virtual tutorials. Search our list of online piano teacher near you to find an instructor. Online piano lessons are often more convenient than in-person lessons and cost 20% less on average.
How do I select a piano teacher?
Start by searching our list of piano teachers, then:
Get at least three free estimates to compare.
Read reviews on Lessons and Google if possible.
Ask for references from current or recent students.
Make sure they are kind and personable, especially when with children.
Get a written estimate and schedule before the first lesson.
Avoid making a large payment up front. Follow a payment plan instead.
After asking questions and browsing reviews, hire the best piano instructor in your area.
What questions should I ask piano instructors?
When hiring piano teachers near you, ask the following questions:
How long have you been teaching piano?
Do you have a degree in music?
What age do you typically teach?
What genre of piano do you specialize in?
Will you give me a contract or payment arrangement in writing?
Will you allow me to choose some or all of the songs we practice?
Reviews for Waterbury piano teachers
Recent success stories from people in the Waterbury area.
Lee C.
Dan is a talented pianist and teacher with a gift for meeting each student’s needs. In our household he is teaching a nine year old and that boy’s grandmother, both with humor and patience.
Soul Music
Richard M.
20 years ago I had a guitar. Fiddled around with it, tried playing along to tabs, online self learning. Had no idea what I was doing. Got overwhelmed with information, frustrated, gave up!
I recently decided to pick up the guitar again at 40, but this time I wanted to really learn the instrument. I became dedicated to learning the "fundamentals" of playing guitar, not just playing along to some random tabs I found online. I needed customized guidance.
So, I decided to take in-person lessons with Phil 2 months ago, and I really feel like I'm truly learning the guitar with Phil's guidance. Phil gives me homework with each lesson, and in just a short period of time, I am able to strum along to a bunch of songs (given the chord progression) and I have confidence jamming along to a song using the pentatonic scale (given the key of the song). I was intimidated at first being 40 yrs old and new-ish, but Phil made me feel comfortable. He's super chill and down to earth, no pressure. He took the time to understand my skill level and tailored my lessons based on that.
There is no doubt in my mind that I made the right decision to start taking in-person lessons with Phil. Otherwise, I'd find myself frustrated YouTubing and Googling, and probably give up again. But, taking lessons with Phil gives me a lot of motivation to continue learning guitar and not give up this time!
Phil's Guitar Shop
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