How to learn playing piano

If you are learning to play the piano, then like any other instrument, you have a number of options to look at. The choice should be based on whether you have any experience of playing before, or whether you’re a complete novice. It’s also worth thinking about how you learn other subjects and trying to find a method that resembles that.

Self-taught

If you have experience with similar instruments, then you might want to try the self-taught approach. Some people can learn to play by ear as well - listening to tracks repeatedly until you have the basics down and then, learning the more complicated parts over a period of time. Depending on your ability of learning, piano by ear can be a time-consuming and infuriating method, but if you have the time and patience, then it can be an effective way of starting piano playing as a hobby. If you want to follow it as a career, you might want to combine it with another method to make sure that you get the fullest instruction.

Virtual tuition

Virtual tuition is similar to the self-taught method. Places, such as You Tube, show how to play piano through videos, some of these aren’t interesting, but others are worth checking out, especially, if you want to learn a particular song. There are a couple of programmes that allow you to play piano on the computer, with a digital keyboard on screen which helps you to follow the lesson. Virtual tuition can be the best option if you have some experience and cannot afford to hire a tutor, and you get the ability to learn at your own pace without having to pay out tuition fees.

Piano tutor

As a novice or as a child, the best method of tuition might be hiring a tutor. This method will give you the benefits of a professional and structured piano instruction programme. Hiring a tutor will give you access to help and advice that might be, otherwise, difficult to come by. They can also give you access to showcases that you might not hear about. Therefore, you will get the chance to see other performers at your level, to perform in front of audiences and to help with your sense of accomplishment. Professional tutors can be found through classified adverts and your local music store might carry details of local tutors. Depending on the style that you wish to learn, you should look around for a tutor who suits your needs, or even wait till you have learnt the basics. Then, you can ask your tutor for advice if you want to branch off into a specific style.