Piano Lesson Details

Contact me at beckykellypiano@gmail.com

LESSON ELEMENTS & PERFORMANCES

• Review assigned material and refine technique and expression 

• Learn new material, usually 1-2 pieces per lesson, depending on skill level

• Practice music reading, hand technique, scales/arpeggios and theory

• Winter and spring recitals

• Videos available to supplement the lesson

• A piano for at home practice is greatly encouraged instead of a keyboard. If using a keyboard, it needs to be full size and have weighted keys (no toy keyboards). The Yamaha P-45 is an excellent keyboard at an affordable price. 

• Weekly lessons are expected

• Daily practice, approx. 20 minutes for beginners, 30 for intermediate 

• Parent involvement for young beginners

• Payment due on the first of the month for upcoming lessons​

• Number of lessons billed can be adjusted if family vacation/event

• ​For cancellations of already paid lessons: a makeup time will be offered, or one lesson per month may be forwarded as a credit to the following month​

• Materials fee - approximately $30/6 months for lesson books

A piano has a touch, feel, and sound that even the most expensive keyboards cannot reproduce. In my experience, students learn faster and stay in lessons longer with a piano. Keyboards, especially if they do not have weighted keys, don't have enough resistance to strengthen the fingers for beginners. Students then become frustrated because their fingers do not have the individual strength they need to play effectively and expressively. And, a keyboard will not have the same tone quality and responsiveness that a piano has. 

Don't let cost or size be a determining factor.  Often, used pianos can be found for free or low cost on Offerup and Facebook Marketplace. And, the footprint of a real piano is only slightly larger than a full size keyboard. Also, a real piano is a piece of furniture and is more attractive than a keyboard, especially if placed in a living area. Feel free to reach out to chat more about finding a used or new piano. 

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PIANO or KEYBOARD?