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 West Palm Beach piano teachers
Recent success stories from people in the West Palm Beach area.
David S.
Best teacher to have, she is respectful, approachable, understanding. Génesis makes learning fun and easy to follow , she goes with my capabilities of understanding. I can’t wait for my next class.
Motif Music Academy
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
Erik C.
Flexible, kind, motivating
Flute and Piano Lessons
Jo N.
Melissa is a brilliant vocal teacher and coach.
She is very unique in her field.
She is, in my long experience, RARE.
A teacher who not only can work with all variety of musical styles and vocal preferences, she goes deeper in her coaching in helping many with “old habits, old tapes, old negative thoughts “ that deter and destroy vocalists in their desires and dreams to be good singers and performers.
She has worked patiently with me for almost three years. I could not say enough about what she has done for me. In every lesson, she has been supportive, hard working and creative in knowing other avenues to work with the voice when it’s not working for the singer. She is dedicated and committed.
She is all about her students and their well being.
Melissa believes in hard work, but she does not cloud hard work with also, having fun!
As she says, “...if you are singing and not having fun, then you are not singing! Singing is fun!”
She is an extremely gifted, experienced, educated, talented woman.
I look forward to just how high up the scale
she IS going to take me! (Two octave E flat -above middle C for now!) 😉
Confident Performance Coaching
Kate B.
My 5 year old is interested in learning the violin. I loved music growing up so wanted someone who would encourage her but be patient and start slowly. He is calm, clearly adores music and is slowly having my daughter embrace the instrument and all thay studying music encompasses. We have had 3 lessons so far but she is very keen, already progressing bit by bit, and is receiving the encouragement she needs. A wonderful calm and gentle mentor. I hope he persists and she remains so enthusiastic.
Bellissima Music Academy
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