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 Albany piano teachers
Recent success stories from people in the Albany area.
Edel M.
Patience
Joseph Castricone, pianist and teacher
Mauleen W.
The Hub Dayton Band BRD House LLC
Jessica C.
He is wonderful!
He's very patient with me and I like him alot
Shane Elks
Vy N.
Nate is professional, happy, and patient. He will guide you to the next singing level with his extraordinary teaching style.
Nate 100
Lexi C.
After taking a break from piano for some years, I returned to classes. I've been taking remote lessons with Luanne for close to a year now. She is an excellent teacher who will make sure you're playing all the right notes, getting the right rhythm, and learning theory. It has been a lot of fun to work with her, and I feel that I am seeing lots of improvement. She is thorough, kind, and a very talented teacher. I highly, highly recommend her! I am excited to continue learning, continue learning from Luanne, and continue learning how to play such a wonderful instrument.
For those wondering how zoom lessons work, you just make sure you get the settings right and you're ready to learn!
Thank you for everything, Luanne! I'm off to practice!
Piano Lessons with Luanne Ritsema
Ryan L.
I am an adult student practicing music for fun. I tried self-teaching piano first.. but have had much better success since starting up weekly lessons with Hannah. Hannah has given me the understanding to play any major or minor scale, know which chords fit within a given key, and use the correct finger technique to play them. We meet over Zoom calls, which is very convenient for me, and I am always impressed that she is able to provide feedback both to my sound and hand movements as well as if it were in-person. She was able to help me along with whichever songs I was hoping to learn.
Hannah Hetrick Piano Studio
Isabella J.
I am a recent student at one of the studios William works at before I moved away from San Antonio. He gave lessons for both me on drums and my little sister, who was just starting out on piano. He was always punctual and respectful of my family’s time and always tried to give me content I could work on throughout the week to get me prepared for new material and ideas. Since taking lessons, I have improved vastly in my skills for high school band and drumset too. Highly recommended!
Drum and Piano Lessons - by William Rodriguez
Diane B.
My instructor is amazing, and very patient with me. I have learned very fast for someone Who had not read music or played an instrument before. I look forward to my Weekly lessons and leave the lesson very excited about playing the violin.
Garden City Innovations
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