Piano Lessons in Chicago IL - Musika Music Teachers

Featured Piano Teachers Near Chicago, IL

Here are just a few of the many teachers offering piano lessons in Chicago. Whether you are looking for beginner piano lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Kira T

Instruments: Piano

...Chicago/Buffalo Grove Instruction of piano and music theory to children and adults. Students participated during the whole school year in piano competitions. Sunday School Music Teacher, 1990-March 1991. ... Read More

Matthew P

Instruments: Piano

...I have been teaching piano lessons for over a decade. I have held private studios in Seattle, WA, Wheaton, IL, Bloomington, IN, and now in the Torrance, CA area as well as taught group lessons, taught at the YaGe Community Arts School in Kunming, China, and taught at the Joe Ferrante Music Academy in Monrovia. ... Read More

Sheri P

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

...I first started teaching when I was 17 years old. Then I went to college for training into this area of teaching. I was also involved with the Bradley University Chorus. ... Read More

Lucas D

Instruments: Piano Voice Flute Piccolo

...While it is important to work on weaknesses, these are things that will also gradually improve over time, and if the student is properly informed and wants to work on these weaknesses, I would be sure to help them.... Read More

Kathleen S

Instruments: Piano Voice

...For beginning piano students, I select a method book that will be best for the individual student. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for a recital performance.... Read More

Elizabeth Z

Instruments: Piano

...If they begin showing signs of being drawn to the piano then I would suggest a time of consult and then offer a trial lesson to see where they are at.... Read More

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Buying a Piano

We recommend that students get either a full size piano, or a weighted keyboard for their lessons. It is very important to set up a practice schedule every day. You can purchase a basic keyboard at a local music store or online. Some students may also wish to rent a piano if they do not wish to invest in buying one right away. Digital keyboards are good choice for the beginning student because they are portable and easily stored in your home. Keyboards will start at 61 keys and increase to a full size keyboard of 88 keys. The most common brands of keyboard are Casio, Yamaha, and Korg.

What is Taught

Piano lessons are usually structured around a series of method books which are recommended by the teacher, and can be purchased at a local music store or online. Lessons for a beginner usually start with familiarizing the student with the piano as well as beginner level technique. This can include learning the notes on the piano, and learning basic scales, like major and minor scales. Beginners may start by learning how to play scales using the correct finger techniques with both hands until they develop their speed and co-ordination. Eventually students will start playing simple melodies, often nursery rhymes, that put the fingering techniques into practice. Students will also learn the various types of chord, from simple major and minor chords, through to 7th chords, slash chords, and diminished chords. Students will also develop their sight reading and music theory knowledge throughout their lessons.

Adult Piano Lessons

Learning a new musical skill as an adult is a great way to keep your brain fresh! We have many adult students actively taking lessons with us. In fact, adult students represent around 50% of our student base. The instructors in our network generally offer an individually tailored lesson plan to the needs of an adult student. You will learn the technique of the instrument, specific repertoire suited to your skill level, as well as learning how to read music and sight read.

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Piano Lessons in Chicago, IL

Featured Piano Teachers Near Chicago, IL

Kira T

Matthew P

Sheri P

Lucas D

Kathleen S

Elizabeth Z

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More Information About Piano Lessons

Buying a Piano

What is Taught

Adult Piano Lessons

Other Chicago Lessons Offered

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Recent Articles from the Musika Blog

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10 Songwriting Tips To Help You Write Memorable Music

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