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 Miami piano teachers
Recent success stories from people in the Miami 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
Adrian L.
"Como padre de una niña de 8años que ha estado tomando clases de violín en IPMiami Art, puedo decir que ha sido una experiencia fantástica. Las instructoras son profesionales, dedicadas y tienen una gran habilidad para conectar con los niños. Mi hija ha mejorado mucho en el violín gracias a su profesora Roxana , ha desarrollado una gran pasión por la música. Me encanta cómo la academia fomenta la disciplina y la perseverancia en los niños. IPMiami Art es una academia donde los niños pueden crecer y aprender en un ambiente divertido y enriquecedor. ¡Lo recomiendo sin dudar!"
IP Miami Art
Olivier M.
Tony is a wonderful teacher. Our girls love taking lessons with him. He is not only a great pianist but also a very nice guy to have around. He makes lessons fun while teaching on a high level. We can highly recommend him!
Tony Fallone
Stanley B.
Kalil did an incredible job at making difficult musical concepts easily digestible for a novice like myself, all while keeping the atmosphere humorous and light. An enjoyable experience to say the least.
Kalil’s Drum Lessons & Recording Sessions
Josephine G.
I have 3 daughters of different ages so I like that she works with young adults as well as young children. Yamila is very good with students. She has incredible patience and is great with smaller children. Also, she teaches students to read, instead of memorizing, music from the very beginning. My daughters have been her students for many years and love going to class with her. She is very passionate about music and is very dedicated to the musical growth of her students. I especially like that She organizes various guilds throughout the year so that the students can play before professional judges and receive feedback and ratings. This keeps the students motivated. I highly recommend her Yamila.
Yamila Soler Piano Studio
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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