Piano Lessons for Adults
About a third of my students are adults. Some began their piano journey with me, while many others are returning to the piano after learning it when they were younger. Among them, there are self-taught pianists, some who play by ear, and others who have experience with different instruments.
We set individual goals and work on music they love – classical or chords /chord styling and add in theory and technical work too.
A couple of times a year, I host “A Night at the Piano,” where adult students gather for supper, drinks, and an informal performance in a relaxed home environment. These evenings are open to all adult students, with no pressure to perform.
We also attend concerts together, explore pieces for our events, play duets, and delve into works by new composers and different styles of music, along with the techniques needed to play them.
Being an Adult Student
If you’ve played before, it might take some time for note reading and coordination to return, but it’s a delightful journey. You’ll be surprised to find that many things you haven’t thought about for a long time are still there!
Learning as an adult comes with unique challenges, such as balancing family, time, and other commitments. I work closely with my students to ensure they get the most out of their lessons and enjoy the learning process.
For new students, we use method books, and there’s never any pressure to perform.