Virtual Piano Lessons and Piano Teacher Recommendations

[Anonymous]

I need to get my son to take piano lessons again but I don't know how to find a teacher in this pandemic. I was going to wait until this pandemic is over but it is lasting longer than anticipated.

Are virtual piano lessons effective? I have my doubts about the effectiveness but it seems like I don't have much choice in this matter. Piano lessons can be expensive so I am so hesitant to throw money toward the lessons. For those who are having good virtual piano lessons, can anyone share their teachers with me? I am hoping to find a teacher who would prepare my for competitions/certificates and teaches some theory. Or, just how do I go about looking for a good piano teacher?

It would be preferable if we continue with the teacher after the pandemic is over so a teacher who are located near where we live would be ideal. Rockville/Potomac/Gaithersburg area would be great. Thank you all for your help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I need to get my son to take piano lessons again but I don't know how to find a teacher in this pandemic. I was going to wait until this pandemic is over but it is lasting longer than anticipated.

Are virtual piano lessons effective? I have my doubts about the effectiveness but it seems like I don't have much choice in this matter. Piano lessons can be expensive so I am so hesitant to throw money toward the lessons. For those who are having good virtual piano lessons, can anyone share their teachers with me? I am hoping to find a teacher who would prepare my for competitions/certificates and teaches some theory. Or, just how do I go about looking for a good piano teacher?

It would be preferable if we continue with the teacher after the pandemic is over so a teacher who are located near where we live would be ideal. Rockville/Potomac/Gaithersburg area would be great. Thank you all for your help!

My daughter is 6 and takes virtual piano lessons. Her teacher is not taking new students right now. However, I can speak to the experience. Overall, it's been good; however, I think it's due in part to the fact that my daughter was taking lessons before the pandemic began, and made a transition to virtual lessons with the same teacher. I'm not sure how effective virtual lessons might be for a student starting from scratch, or taking up lessons again.

[Anonymous]

How long did your son play piano before stopping? How good is he? I think with more established students, as opposed to newbies who need more instruction on how to hold hands and place fingers, video is fine.

Where do you live? That would help us give you recommendations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How long did your son play piano before stopping? How good is he? I think with more established students, as opposed to newbies who need more instruction on how to hold hands and place fingers, video is fine.

Where do you live? That would help us give you recommendations.

My son has been playing for 3 years. He's won a small contest for not practicing much so I think he can do even better if he practices! I am hoping to find a teacher who would inspire him to practice more (me alone is not enough).

It would be preferable if we can continue with the teacher after the pandemic is over so a teacher who is located near us - Rockville/Potomac/Gaithersburg area would be great!

[Anonymous]

I would go with a teacher from Levine. They are very experienced, teach theory, offer competitions, and after the pandemic is over, your child can go to their Strathmore location, which is really nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I would go with a teacher from Levine. They are very experienced, teach theory, offer competitions, and after the pandemic is over, your child can go to their Strathmore location, which is really nice.

I was going to mention this as well. The cost is about $60 for 30 minutes, if I recall correctly...https://www.levinemusic.org/education/summer/camps-classes-and-workshops/674-summer-lesson-packs

[Anonymous]

Our kids take lessons through Chanson, which I highly recommend. They seem to enjoy the virtual lessons even more than the in-person ones—nice way to break up they day plus there has been no push back about practicing which they now do daily.

[Anonymous]

I would go with a teacher from Levine. They are very experienced, teach theory, offer competitions, and after the pandemic is over, your child can go to their Strathmore location, which is really nice.

Thirding this. They are doing virtual lessons now, but would still try to match you with a teacher at their MD location so you can stick with them long term.