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 Arlington piano teachers
Recent success stories from people in the Arlington area.
Angela G.
Mr. Hammond is professional, extremely talented, and highly educated in the musical field. He has a passion for teaching his love of music to his students. I’m so happy we found him!
Steve Hammond Studio
Allison C.
Ms Mulligan is an excellent teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of the piano teaching process and is always patient. I look forward to my lesson each week and practice daily so that I am prepared and don’t disappoint her.
LM PIANO STUDIO
Mahsa B.
Teaching kids is never easy. Thani has been so patient and kind when teaching my kiddos. He is very observant and caters to each child’s strengths and builds on that. Both my boys have progressed significantly working with Thani. They had no experience playing any instruments and to now know how to read notes, create their own music and genuinely love music, has been so awesome to witness. We are so thrilled that we have the opportunity to work with Thani and are really excited to see the continued progress my kids are and will be making.
Golden Apples
Pekka M.
Superb !
Syuzanna Kaszo
Probal M.
Mr. Dang was the piano teacher for both my kids and they learnt piano from him for at least 10 years each and they loved it. Although school and other activities did not permit them to continue but Mr. Dang's teaching has had a long lasting effect on them. They still play and it is surprising to see how quickly they learn new musical-pieces/songs.
That is where Mr. Dang's teaching comes in - absolutely a brilliant teacher, always encouraging and excellent with kids of all age. Mr. Dang has immense patience, a good listener and a splendid person to talk to. The kids used to look forward to the piano class. Mr. Dang himself is a very accomplished pianist and he has the very talented art of imparting his knowledge to his students.
My brief stays during their classes with Mr. Dang encouraged me to become a student of him for a brief period of time, but with no fault of his, I had to quit (fat fingers).
The point is Mr. Dang encourages people to learn at their own comfortable pace, there is no pressure and he always finds ways to bring about a positive feeling no matter the student's learning ability.
Without any hesitation I will recommend Mr. Dang and if the kids or even I, ever go back to piano it would be to none other than our favorite pianist - Mr. Dang.
Mr. Dang thanks for your time, patience, excellent guidance. and also continuous enthusiasm. Kids could not have been where they are today, not just as pianists, but as good human beings, without your positive influence.
many thanks and regards
(Shree and Abhishu)'s Dad
Mr. Mukherjee
Carrollton Music Conservatory
Parmeet J.
“Thank you for teaching my children!
Galyna is a very knowledgeable and dedicated teacher. She is fully committed to help her students gain a deeper understanding of the theory and the technical skills necessary to achieve their full potential as pianists. Galyna patiently and masterfully instructs my two children during class. She sets high standards for her students and constantly pushes them to strive higher. She is articulate and organized, and her passion for piano shows in the way she engages her students. Those who wish to pursue music, particularly piano, should benefit the most from her knowledge and experience. Without hesitation, I will recommend Galyna to parents who are searching for a well-trained professional piano teacher to develop their child’s musical abilities.”
Arlington Piano Studio
Diana S.
Cindy has been working with me for 2 years now, and as an adult I'm enjoying lessons so much more! She's excellent with theory and very patient. She also gave lessons to my grand daughters, who liked her very much!
Cindy Hill Piano and String Lessons
Shane P.
His flexibility in scheduling as well as in what material we’d focus on each week was fantastic. He was very accommodating and knowledgeable of the Guitar. After just a handful of lessons I felt much more confident playing the guitar then I did on my first lesson.
Guitar with Grant
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