Piano and Keyboard - Lessons Near Me
So you’re looking for piano and keyboard music lessons? There’s a lot of options, so here’s some ideas about how to begin…
You can start by being specific about your learning needs and intentions. The best teacher near you will be the one who suits you most. Not the most qualified, experienced, or skilled. But the one whose personality, interests and motivations are most aligned with the students.
Piano or Keyboard Lessons Near Me? Who's Asking?
Age group:
You might want to consider the students age in terms of: early years / child / teenager / young adult / adult / elderly. Different age groups can have significantly different learning needs.
Individual Needs:
Does the student have any individual needs or disabilities? Including neurodiversity or mental health issues. They may be a fantastic teacher of your average student. But 1 to 1 lessons are about the individual student. It's the teachers responsibility to facilitate the student.
Experience:
How experienced is the student? Some teachers will work better with beginners, some with advanced students. Some can adapt to any level. Be as realistic as you can about the students abilities. Otherwise lessons may be under or overwhelming and ultimately not productive.
Interest:
What kind of music is the student interested in? How does this align with your potential teacher? It's a simple thing really, although not essential. Better that the interests of the student and teacher are aligned. They will be more likely they are to motivate each other and develop a good learning relationship.
Intentions:
Finally, what are the intentions of the students, if any? Are they deeply driven to compete in an area of the music industry? Perhaps they love learning music and want it to be as stress free as possible? If the teacher can't empathise with the intentions of the student, tensions will be inevitable. Leading to a lower quality learning experience.
Piano and Keyboard Lessons Near Me: The Search Begins.
Google searching.
Start with a google search. This will bring up a list of teachers in the area who have created a google business or have a ranking website. Look for google reviews and peruse information on websites.
Subscribe to a referral website.
There are websites dedicated to connecting students and teachers. You might try https://www.superprof.co.uk/ where you'll need to pay a fee to access the database. Or https://tutorful.co.uk/search/piano, which is more generic but free to use. Then there's the musicians union where everyone listed will be an active union member.
Shortlist potential teachers.
As you see teachers whose profiles take your interest, make note of their contact information and details. You may find that some teachers have a full schedule, or their information is outdated. Therefore it is sensible to shortlist a few potential options.
No Keyboard Lessons Near Me.
Depending on where you live you may find it difficult to find a suitable teacher near you. There is now a lot of quality lessons available online. If this is an option for you, then it will open up the potential number of teachers massively. If the lessons are for a child, perhaps negotiate with their school whether there is or could be a peripatetic teacher.
When you've made contact with a potential teacher, it can be good to take things slow. Don't jump into a big commitment before getting to know your teacher. Look for low commitment options to begin with. This gives you the chance to see if the teacher will be right for you.
Personally I offer a discounted first lesson. This is a chance to get to know me and to discuss your music. I also offer one-off lessons, so you can dip in and out of 1 to 1 lessons without commitment.
