List of Questions
- — Do you have piano recitals?
- — Do you offer 45-minute lessons?
- — Can you come teach at my house?
- — How often should I tune my piano?
- — Why does my piano go out of tune?
- — What do I do while my child is having their lesson?
- — Do you teach through the summer?
- — How much practice is required?
- — What if I have to miss a lesson?
- — What days are you closed for holidays?
- — Do you offer group lessons?
- — Do you give a discount for siblings?
- — Do you teach children younger than 5?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to have a piano to get started with lessons?
If you have a piano already, that is great! If you don't have a piano, a keyboard will work just as fine to get started with lessons.Look for one with as many full-size keys as you can afford (minimum of 61) and preferably weighted keys rather than "touch sensitive" keys. You can always lease or purchase a piano later, once you decide if your student will stick with lessons.
Q: Do you teach lessons from a piano curriculum?
Yes, I use the Alfred Basic Piano Library curriculum which consists of a Lesson, Theory, Technic, and Recital book. In addition to these core books, I use the Notespeller book to reinforce note-reading and the Ear Training book to focus on training and development of the musical ear.
Q: I have a piano that needs tuning and maybe a little work to fix some sticky keys. Do you know any local piano tuners?
I heartily recommend Frisco Pianos. Norbert and Paula Lesjak have been in business for over twenty years tuning and repairing pianos. In Norbert's thirty year history as a conscientious and courteous technician, he has always treated fine pianos with care and respect. When you meet them you will also see their love and enjoyment of these fine instruments.