How To Become a Better Pianist

READ MUSIC AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE & FOLLOW THE PIANO LESSONS HERE
The more you read music, the easier it becomes, so practise reading music whenever you can. Find new music to read - any piano lesson music will do as long as it is not too complicated. Look for books of different types of music in your local library, or buy yourself some music. You could start looking for learning how to play the piano here on this site. The piano lesson books i've provided should give you some basic piano learning information.

Every new tune will help you to learn the piano and to read more quickly and better. Choose simple music at first - tunes which are not too long, without too many sharps or flats in the key signature.

LEARN FROM OTHER PIANISTS
Listen to piano music as often as you can - on records, and on radio and television. Listen closely to all types of music and different styles of playing, and try to imagine how you would play them.

Go out and watch other people playing, preferably in places where you can get close enough to see what the pianist is doing. The players do not have to be 'big-name performers'. You can learn a lot from anyone who plays in public, as long as you remember the basic rules and do not pick up another musician's bad habits.

Do not be put off by the high standard of playing by musicians you see. Remember they were once beginners, who went through all the steps you are taking in this beginners piano lesson guide.

DO YOU NEED PIANO LESSONS?
If you are happy with what you play, or if you are a 'natural' musician who finds learning very easy, you may manage without taking piano lessons for a while, provided you play enough different music and learn from other players.

However, lessons are essential if you want to play Classical Music or Jazz, or take your piano playing seriously. A good teacher will help you progress far more quickly than you could on your own. He or she will suggest suitable music for you to play, explain how different effects and techniques are played, and help you in many other ways.

If you want to take beginner piano lessons, choose a teacher who is expert in the music you would like to play. Your music shop or piano dealer may be able to recommend someone and give you an idea of the cost of lessons. Otherwise look for advertisements for piano lessons in local newspapers or music magazines.

Talk to the teacher about your standard of playing and what you would like to learn, before committing yourself to a series of piano lessons. Also decide whether you would prefer lessons at home or at a teacher's studio or piano school.

Get the most out of your beginner piano lessons by practising whatever your teacher suggests and strive for a definite improvement between each lesson.

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