FAQs for finding piano lessons near you
What is a piano lesson?
A piano lesson is usually a 30 to 60 minute session where a piano teacher instructs their pupil on how to play the piano and how to improve their skills. There is a wide variety of types of piano lessons available to you. You can book adult or kid piano lessons. You can also choose to have an instructor come to your home or can do online piano lessons. If you would rather play the keyboard, you can also look for keyboard lessons.
How much does it cost to hire a piano instructor in 2023?
At a national level, piano lessons from an instructor found on Care.com cost an average of $18.75 per hour as of March 2023. This rate can vary depending on where you live, the experience the instructor has teaching piano lessons and whether they will be giving private lessons or group classes.
What will be covered during a piano lesson?
The instructor you hire can tailor each piano lesson to the goals you have. Anything from beginning to learn each note on the piano, all the way up to learning complex pieces of music can be covered in a session. Most instructors will want to review the most recent practice assignments they recommended and then build on the progress the student has made.
How can I use Care.com to find a piano instructor?
To get started, filter your results to show instructors in your area and compare each person by their hourly rate, availability and experience. You can also see if the instructor has been positively reviewed by other families in your area. You can either post a job on the website and receive applications from piano instructors near you, or search and message them yourself.
Are piano lessons worth it?
Learning to play a musical instrument can be relaxing, fun, educational, and fulfilling. If you have an interest in learning how to play the piano, then paying for piano lessons can definitely be worth the expense. You can always choose to only book only a few piano lessons so you can get help learning the basics or to test out if you really do want to practice the piano long term.