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 Coral Gables classical piano lessons
Recent success stories from people in the Coral Gables area.
Michael C.
Very pleasant experience. Steve exudes wisdom; vast knowledge. Noticed improvements in my playing right away. He knows exactly what you need.
Steve Lebetkin, Pianist and World Class Composer
Jose
Straight to the point with all the content but mostly the passion on the subjects that she showed during the course, it is hard to find someone like that here in Bolivia.
Vale Penaranda - Voice, piano, music production and songwriting
Roberto R.
Great fun working with our guitar teacher Ricky, he is patient, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We have been taking lessons for six plus months he is always working with us on our schedules. He his a focuses professional with the dynamic ability to keep our active child interested in learning new songs and enhancing his ear with a variety of content. My wife and I are extremely happy with our child’s progress and enthusiasm for taking guitar lessons.
Thank you Star Lessons for making music and learning fun for people of all ages.
Sincerely,
Mr. Risso
Star Lessons
John B.
I've been taking lessons with Ms. Bury for over a decade since I was in elementary school. She managed to transform what initially was a begrudged obligation into a remarkable and invaluable part of my character, in the form of musical experience and the ability to call myself a pianist. She has appropriate and generous expectations of her students, simply asking for dedication and enthusiasm while actively encouraging growth in both skill and potential material through challenging, but rewarding pieces.
I began as most students will with a continuous repertoire of classical music as a means to build a foundation, while today I choose my own musical endeavors through all sorts of genres including pop, rock, cinematic OSTS and many more. She has helped every step of the way, by encouraging participation in bi-annual recitals and other performances, as well as assistance with creating my own pieces. She has been kind, supportive and perhaps most importantly of all, held me accountable for both my own growth as a student, not only in music but in all walks of life. Even today I find myself learning about music theory, while simultaneously studying law.
Ultimately, I think it's best put this way. There aren't many people involved in the profession of teaching anything, that earn the respect and/or reliability to warrant over a decade of trust from their students. From my experience, Ms. Bury deserves to be recognized for both those attributes and many more, and I believe it would be an incredible opportunity for any other prospective students to learn from her.
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Jose B.
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