Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Why Working with a Teacher Is Crucial to Learning Piano


Michael Moshan is the president of Haven Tusk Title, LLC, in New York City. His responsibilities include overseeing staff, managing clients and accounts, and deploying marketing strategies for the title agency. In his free time, Michael Moshan enjoys playing the piano. He previously played for the band Brother Josephus and the Love Revival and the soul band Nonfiction. Moshan also played piano and wrote songs for Rock the SAT, Volume's 1 and 2. 

For beginners looking to learn how to play the piano or improve their skills, there are numerous guides, tips, and videos online to help you learn on your own. That said, nothing beats the value of taking lessons from a piano teacher.

If you try to teach yourself piano, you will likely end up developing bad habits along the way that may later impede your progress. Conversely, starting out with a teacher gives you a firm foundation and grasp of the basics, while also helping you to understand the more advanced aspects of the instrument when you're ready.

A good piano teacher will help you discover how best to practice and learn new songs on your own, enabling you to take your new skill in whatever direction you choose. Even as you progress, a teacher can provide invaluable feedback, structure, and support to help you advance further and faster than you could without personal instruction.