Comments on: Is 1 piano lesson a week enough?

By: J-Dawn

J-Dawn — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:33:59 +0000

One lesson a week is great, but only if you have a piano you can practice on in the meantime. I took lessons for 8 years and had one lesson a week. However I had to practice an hour a day in between.

And yes many teachers teach in their home with their piano. That’s what mine did and what my mom (who is a piano teacher) does.

If you don’t have your own piano to practice on, I’d suggest talking to the music department of your school or a local church to see if you can arrange a time to come in and practice.
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By: Justin N

Justin N — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:02:59 +0000

One lesson a week is fine for a while when you first start. I played the piano for about 10 years when I was younger. I stopped during high school. Throughout that time I only saw my instructor once a week – and for the first little while I didn’t really practice much at home. We eventually got a keyboard for me to practice on, and then after a few years when I got better we got an upright piano but you should be fine for now with one lesson a week.

To the dumbass that came in here and get everybody a thumbs down – why don’t you post your own response? You obviously disagree, so let us know what you think.
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By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:55:59 +0000

Once a week will be good for the basics, but practice makes perfect. One lesson a week without practice won’t be enough to really improve.

You might want to see if you can a cheaper electronic keyboard to practice on your own time. Your teacher should be able to suggest models and features that are essential (weighted keys would be nice, but probably expensive – velocity sensors without weighted keys are probably sufficient for practice. Full sized keys are imperative though if the experience is to be helpful.) Or, see if there’s a piano you can practice on at school or in a community centre or church or something.

And yes, many piano teachers invite you into their home or studio to teach on their own piano.
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By: Cloe

Cloe — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:08:59 +0000

yes thats enough…i only do one lesson a week only for half an hour .. you can do more but i havent really got the money i started a beginner not knowing anything tbh…and iv been nearly doing it for a year and i am pretty good right now…im sure there is someone who does private lessons somewhere near you…also the stricter the better…also on youtube vids teaches you how to play songs and know basic skills
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By: NK

NK — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:52:59 +0000

Hey there, Yeah, there are plenty of teachers who will let you come to their house and learn on their piano. Also, one day a week is perfectly acceptable, you will be suprised at how quickly you learn. Good luck and enjoy!
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