5/04/2011

Online Piano Tuition, How To Get The Best Value

By Andrea D. Vacchiano


Technology has made it possible to learn almost anything online. This includes playing the piano. Despite its advantages, online lessons are not the only option available when you want to learn. Before you spend your hard-earned money to pay for online piano tuition, take a look at the pros and cons of learning to play the piano on the internet.

Compared to private lessons, internet based tutorials are less frightening. Beginners, especially younger children, might feel uncomfortable with a private piano tutor. Learning from a computer can be more fun and enjoyable, depending on the software that you choose.

Internet based music tutorials are less time-consuming. They can be done at the comfort of your own room, or even when you are away from home. With these tutorials, there is no need to plan your appointments in advance, just to stick to a class schedule. You save time and money just by sitting at home instead of attending a group piano class.

Cost is probably the most tangible advantage of these tutorials over private musical instrument lessons. Aside from being cheaper, Internet based tutorials are also easier to pay for. Most websites also offer software that allows you to learn offline. These can be purchased securely using your credit card. They only take a few days to reach your home by mail. If you search well enough you can even find free lessons.

These tutorials also have their disadvantages. They are less thorough and are not able the personal guidance of an actual tutor. They are not able to respond to the individual needs of every student. They may let you learn at your own pace, but they also offer limited options when it comes to the kind of music that you want to play. Mistakes are also not easily identified during internet based sessions.

There are other alternatives to internet based musical instrument lessons. If you feel more motivated when working in a group, then you should consider group lessons. They cost less than online lessons but may feel very restricting. The same lesson is given to each student, regardless of his pace and knowledge in music. Private lessons are the most expensive. If you are willing to pay as much as 50 dollars for the services of a tutor then private lessons are your best bet. A personal tutor can be more efficient in addressing your needs.

When choosing the best method for learning to play the piano, it may help to think of online tutorials as a compromise between a group lesson and a one-on-one tutorial. If you feel more comfortable learning alone but do not need the dedicated attention of a tutor, then online lessons are for you.




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