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Piano classes, Charlotte – NC?

My late sister was a piano professional player , because that, I never wanted to learn to play piano just to avoid competition, I have a few Cd’s from her and I love them!… I want to learn to play piano badly!!!
I am 31, I played drums when I was young but that’s it!! besides that …. only doorbells!
Any idea where can I take classes?? any teacher?? I do not have a piano at home right now but I am thinking about getting one,…..how good is to buy one as a dust catcher only!???
Any advise would be apreciated!!

Well I live in Charlotte, Nc as well. I play the piano but have never taken formal classes, I am going to be starting in the next week or two from a lady who is a friend of my mothers and tought my brother how to play(he composes for Bluementhal Performing Arts Center). I have no idea as for where you should take it all depends on your preferrence of teacher. I would infact recommend taking from someone with a Musical Degree, those teachers incourage you to write and arrange your own music. I am infact 13 years old but I do compose and arrange my own music, and am possibly going to be my brothers apprentice. Good Luck!