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Piano lessons: a guide for families and beginners

Starting piano raises a lot of questions, and they tend to arrive in a certain order. This guide follows that order, from deciding whether your child is ready to keeping them playing for years. Read it start to finish, or jump to the question on your mind today.

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The guide

6 articles

  1. 01

    Part 1

    What Age Should My Child Start Piano Lessons?

    Most kids are ready for piano between 5 and 7. A simple readiness check, an age-by-age guide, and what parents should know before the first lesson.

    6 min read

  2. 02

    Part 2

    What Happens in a First Piano Lesson?

    What your child will learn in a first piano lesson, how to get ready, and whether a parent should stay in the room.

    3 min read

  3. 03

    Part 3

    Keyboard or Piano? What to Buy for a Beginner

    Keyboard, digital piano or acoustic? What to look for in a child's first instrument, from full-size keys to the right bench height.

    4 min read

  4. 04

    Part 4

    How Long Should My Child Practice Piano?

    Practice time for kids by age, why goals beat minutes, and simple ways to make piano practice a habit instead of a fight.

    4 min read

  5. 05

    Part 5

    How Long Does It Take to Learn Piano?

    Piano milestones for kids in the first year and beyond, what speeds progress up, and what slows it down.

    3 min read

  6. 06

    Part 6

    Online or In-Person Piano Lessons: Which Is Better for Kids?

    Online or studio piano lessons for kids: what each does well, which works best at each age, and how to set up online lessons at home.

    3 min read

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