Lessons
in Person
In-person music lessons work well for both the younger student, or adult student, who needs help with the physicality of playing the piano. That personal touch can really make a difference in many learning styles. Learning is often easier when it’s in a “new” environment specifically set aside for individual learning.
When you study with a professional private music teacher, one on one, you and/or your child receive your teacher’s full attention and focus for the entire lesson. There are no distractions from family members or pets. Many piano students do better with that personal touch, that new environment that a private studio offers.
Many new students are not confident in their skills and don’t want to play music in front of others, even at home. Private lessons offer the chance to work on music comfortably, with someone you trust, until you/your child are ready to play in public or in front of others. This removes the pressure some may feel at the beginning of learning to play the piano.
The piano is a great starter instrument, and many kids love it so much they never learn another instrument. Adults love learning to play the piano because they have an internal repertoire they are motivated to learn, and as lifelong learners, they’re driven to succeed.
Learn better concentration, hard work and how to push to be your best self. It’s not easy to sit at the piano and practice every day. It takes patience, focus and discipline. People who know how to persevere when things are difficult are more likely to succeed when they try new things. And the more opportunities to challenge ourselves, the more likely we’ll be to push ourselves in other areas of our lives. Whether it’s learning a challenging piece of music, studying for high school exams, or graduating from law school, learning how to sit down, concentrate and work hard is a skill that will benefit you your entire life.
Learning how to play an instrument is essentially the same as learning a different language, triggering similar parts of the brain. Eyes and ears coordinate to translate notation and sound. And since music doesn’t need to be read to be played, students can exercise their creativity in making up their own music and songs.
Learning to play the piano builds confidence. Even if you’re shy, learning to play the piano can help you overcome that internal awkwardness. As you increase in ability, you increase in confidence. Participating in student recitals can facilitate that confidence, but even if you’re just playing for your personal enjoyment, building skills builds confidence as you see just what you can accomplish.
What You'll Need
Pricing
| DURATION | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | $25/lesson |
| 45 minutes | $35/lesson |
| 60 minutes | $45/lesson |
Testimonials
from students
We were fortunate enough to have Vera teaching our children this last year. We had 4 children (ages 8 through 17) doing lessons and Vera has done well with each age and level. She was able to teach them a lot in her time with them. They each looked forward to their lessons. Vera is well educated and skilled in both teaching and music. She has also done a very good job of balancing encouragement and constructive criticisms. Each of our children and myself recommend Vera Alder highly.
I always loved the piano but thought I had missed my chance to learn to play until I met Vera. With her masterful teaching, patience and understanding of adult learning styles (even seniors) I am learning to play piano and understand music at a deeper level than I could ever hoped. Never give up it gives us hope and brings blessings to our lives.
Mrs. Alder had my 5th grader reading music in no time, and allowed him to choose some of his own pieces from day one. His confidence and love for music exploded under her direction.