Learn Piano Online? Can it really be done? Yes, you can learn to play the piano with online lessons. One of the many benefits to online piano lessons is the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. I feel that everyone has the innate desire and ability to express himself or herself musically.
Learning piano online is easy and the benefits that go along with learning and playing the piano are astounding. Of course, I’m biased; I’ve played piano since the age of seven and I encourage you to get involved. The rewards are numerous.
Still have doubts? Then perhaps you believe some of the myths you have heard about learning to play the piano. Let’s clear them up:
I’m too old to learn piano online
Nonsense! I don’t care how old you are; I’ve had success in teaching people from age 5 to 75. Trust me on this; your age has nothing to do with your potential to learn piano online.
No one in my family has musical talent
Wrong again! Everyone has musical ability; they just might not express it when you are looking! Some people have a psychological reservation about opening up to new things or they may not believe in their own ability. Maybe they feel shame when they express themselves musically. If this sounds anything like you, I will help you get past it real quick! If you want to learn, you can.
I don’t have time to learn piano online
What? You make it sound like a job! Sure, it takes time to be a pro, but anyone can learn piano online. That’s the beauty of online piano lessons; they’re flexible enough to work with any lifestyle. The lessons are fun and easy so you can progress at your own pace. Before you know it, you’ll be playing for your friends or your children.
I tried piano lessons once; it didn’t work out
Maybe you didn’t have the right teacher, or maybe your level of interest wasn’t that high at the time. Your desire to learn piano online should not be affected by your past. I recommend you put the experience behind you and begin again.
I don’t have a piano
So, get one! Check classified ads or go to garage sales. A lot of people have pianos that they want to get rid of or you might find a used one at a local music store. When you find one, be sure to have it moved by a professional who specializes in piano moving. Even if space is limited, pianos come in many sizes and styles. You might even start with a small keyboard.
No piano teachers in my area; learning would be inconvenient
Learn piano online! Use your personal computer, in the privacy of your home, learn at your own pace. There is no pressure; just be open to having some fun and learn to play the piano.
Now that I’ve cleared up the myths and knocked out the reasons “why not” let’s talk about the benefits of learning piano online. I’ve been teaching piano for about 25 years and to be honest, I have never met anyone who could not learn to play the piano. Here are some great reasons to learn piano online:
• Increased self esteem
• Increased self confidence
• You will amaze yourself
• You will smile and laugh a lot
• Your creative juices will flow
• Enjoy a higher level of self awareness
• You will have a deeper appreciation for the potential of others
• You will learn a medium of expression that matches no other
It is easy to learn piano online and you will feel a genuine sense of accomplishment each and every time you spend a few minutes on the site and at your piano. Learning piano online provides bits of information that you can put to use immediately, rather than having to wait hours, days or weeks to feel that you have accomplished something.
When you learn piano online you go at your own pace; learn a little, play a little, pat yourself on the back and appreciate every step of progress that you make. You will amaze yourself because the online lessons are not of the traditional breed. You will have the opportunity to take one concept, learn it, apply it and have fun with it right away, rather than being forced to practice the same thing over and over again.
It does not have to be complicated, time consuming or expensive to learn piano online. If you have the desire to learn to play piano, then try online piano lessons and you will be amazed at how quickly you learn and how much fun it can be.
Dave Longo has been performing on piano for nearly 30 years in a variety of settings from casual to the most exquisite, including special functions, cruise lines and entertainment television. He is the creator of a number of learning programs including ProProach and Sound Cookies and all the free lessons that can be enjoyed on his website.
Take piano lessons online and learn how to play the piano!