Online piano lessons typically cost $35 to $70 per hour. The biggest benefit of online piano lessons is being able to learn from anywhere in the world with a fast Internet connection. Virtual learning is especially helpful to access more piano teachers when you live in a remote location.

Online piano classes are good and effective for learning the basics through personalized instructions, when you have a private and live instructor. Pre-recorded piano classes online are less effective because they don't give customized feedback on your progress.

You can learn to play piano with online lessons, especially if you have an experienced teacher and practice regularly.

Online piano lessons work by using a private meeting through a video-conference app or video chat. Make sure that you choose a place with a good Internet connection, a strong microphone, full lighting, a webcam, and a room without background noise.

During online piano lessons, you can get:

• Screensharing to see the teacher's notes written on sheet music
• Files and study materials emailed from the teacher for you to discuss together
• Weekly activities to practice in various apps

Find online piano lessons offered by private tutors by comparing the listings here on the Lessons website. You can also check your local music schools to see if they offer virtual lessons online as well or know of other freelance musicians in your neighborhood.

Before you decide on a piano teacher who lives nearby, remember to:

• Get at least 3 different prices for piano lessons to compare.
• Check what people are saying about them on websites like Lessons and Google.
• Chat with the references list of students they have taught recently.
• Ask other parents if their children learned well with this teacher.
• Make sure to get a written agreement and a lesson plan before the first class.
• Don't pay for a month's worth of lessons until you've had your first ones and are sure the teacher is right for you.

When you're looking for an online piano teacher, consider asking them:

• How long have you been teaching piano online?
• What formal music education do you have?
• What age range do you usually teach online?
• Do you offer a trial lesson for free or at a reduced cost for online students?
• If I don't have a piano at home, what kind of keyboard would you suggest?
• How much should I practice on my own between our online lessons?
• What textbooks do I need, and what is their cost?
• Do you assign homework or songs to memorize after each class?
• Can you tailor your online-teaching approach to fit my needs?
• What materials do I need to have on hand for our online lessons?
• How many different genres of piano music can you teach in an online format?
• Can I get a digital copy of our agreement and the payment terms?
• What is your policy for cancelling an online lesson?
• Will I have the chance to choose some of my own favorite songs to learn during online lessons?