Learn to Play Piano with the Help of a Actual Piano Teacher

They say for a musician to fully and freely express himself/herself, he/she needs to find the perfect instrument to use. For instance, the guitarist who takes pleasure in commanding attention from the crowd can do so by soloing on his stringed instrument. Meanwhile, the drummer who wants to be loud and proud despite being in the background can pound on the drums all he/she wants till the show ends. There may be a lot of multi-instrumentalists today, but for sure, they specialize in that one instrument they feel comfortable with channeling their emotions by.

Now if you sense that it is the piano by which you can musically articulate yourself, fine choice, I tell you, since the instrument is as dynamic as it is as flexible. The variations of music you can play with it are boundless. Plus, it can be a great solo instrument at the same time a reliable accompanying instrument. So whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, the piano will surely cater to your style and character.

And so comes the question, How do you learn to play piano? There are a couple of ways in studying the instrument, but if you are after maximizing your lessons, it is strongly advised, especially for the beginning student, to get a personal teacher. With a private mentor, the discussions become more thorough and more systematic. In contrast to you learning to play piano via just instructional videos and informative books, the “personal teacher” method can be more effective since the exchange of ideas is two-way: the teacher instructs you, you follow, you ask, the teacher answers, and so forth.

When you learn piano under the supervision of an expert mentor—in the flesh—the process of learning becomes easier and faster. The modules are already prepared for you and the gradual increments of progress are controlled. If you have a piano teacher to monitor your adherence to the lessons, then it will easier to pinpoint the areas that need improvement. Also, with an professional tutor, utmost guidance will be available as you take up the very basic (understanding melody and rhythm, reading notes, fingering techniques, etc.) and the more complex lessons (knowing and applying music theories, developing an ear for details, coming up with your own compositions, etc.).

And since it is important for you to be comfortable while you learn to play piano to effectively convey your emotions using the instrument, you need to know as much tips as you can. Read about the tips on books, watch them on videos, and, most importantly, consult with your piano teacher if these tricks you have just learned are correct and really helpful. You do not want to develop wrong techniques as you go along because, in the long run, they can become bad habits, which in turn can hinder the fluidity of your playing. If time comes that you are already at ease playing the piano, try to insist your teacher to give you harder pieces to play. It is not torture but instead an avenue to become better. Also, try your hand at improvisation. By this, you will be able to translate your own feelings, your own voice to your

playing, and this is nothing but a good thing. So if the urge continues to build up day by day, do not hesitate and learn to play piano at once!

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