Derby Piano Teacher

Derby Piano Teacher. Private piano lessons at your home in Derby.

Private Piano tuition for all the family.

Learn to play Piano with a personalised course of piano lessons. Learning to play Piano is fun!

Children are enrolled from 4 years of age.

For more information please call:07428 440004

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Learning Piano scales why bother!

Learning Piano scales - why bother?

A question I am often asked. Watch this video to gain a better understanding of why it's important to play scales when learning Piano.

There are many benefits to learning scales including strengthening of weaker fingers, improved pitch awareness, and developing a good fingering technique.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSne-YgBJeQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Minuet in G Piano lessons for beginners

Bach's minuet in G the popular choice of young Pianists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIKKDXCP2_M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A little known fact:

The Minuet in G major is a keyboard piece included in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. Until 1970 it was attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach(BWV Anh 114), but it is now universally attributed to Christian Petzold.

Contemporary Piano for beginners

Contemporary Piano for beginners is an alternative to classical music.

Many people enjoy playing classical Piano style as part of their learning. However classical Piano music doesn't suit everyone. There is an alternative.

Learn to play Piano in the contemporary style.

Learning to play Piano in the contemporary style allows the beginner to play popular music from the twentieth and twenty first century which includes music composed by familiar names.

So, if you want to learn Piano don't be put off by assuming that you have to learn classical music. There really is an alternative!

For more information about learning to play Piano in the contemporary style;

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Private Piano lessons in Derby

Are you looking for private Piano lessons in Derby?

Private Piano lessons for all ages. Children enrolled from 5 years of age.

Learn Piano in the comfort of your home.

Visit my website for more information and to book your trial Piano lessons.

PIANO LESSONS DERBY

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Piano or Keyboard Lessons?

Piano or Keyboard lessons? There are a few considerations to make before chosing Piano or Keyboard lessons. In tis article I am going to explore the benefits of Piano and keyboard lessons and hopefully help you decide which is the best choice for you.

Piano and Keyboard Lessons for beginners.

Many people believe taking Piano lessons for beginners is much more involved in comparison to learning to play a portable electronic keyboard. This is not necessarly so, it largely depends on the individual teaching style of the Piano or keyboard teacher.

Some Piano teachers teach a more 'hands-on' approach focussing more on the dexterous elements of Piano and Keyboard playing while others focus more on the theoretical approach.
Of course there are equally many Piano and Keyboard teachers who combine a mixture of both elements. I personally employ an equal mixture of both practical keyboard skills and theory study into my lessons because I firmly believe whilst it's necessary to be a good 'keyboard' technician you should equally understand 'why' you are doing what you've been asked to do.

Will I have to take exams if I take Piano Lessons?

 Taking exams with external examining bodies such as ABRSM - The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music are by no means mandatory, it's really a question of whether you want to take Piano lessons for fun, accreditation, or both.

Exams tend to be popular with Children because it encourages progress and rewards the child with an acknowledgement for their effort. That's not to say adults can't sit external examinations. It really is a matter of personal choice.

Another popular misconception is that taking Piano lessons for beginners involves playing only classical Piano music, - this is also incorrect. In the early stages whilst studying the rudiments this may be the case, afterwards the Piano student is free to explore other popular genres of music.

The associated board of the royal schools of music have included jazz studies into their graded exams syllabus.

Keyboard lessons for beginners.

Beginning with the most obvious statement which can be made, in as much as an electronic portable keyboard has the capability to emulate a wide variety of keyboard, woodwind, brass, orchestra and synthesiser sounds, the possibilities of playing most types of popular music are infinite.

In my experience learning to play a portable electronic keyboard is often deemed to be the popular choice especially for children and teenagers. I hope this article has been useful in helping you choose which keyboard instrument is right for you.

Piano Lessons | Keyboard Lessons Derby, Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge.| Tel: 07428 440004.

Yamaha NP11 Piaggero Review

Yamaha NP11 Piaggero Review. The idea starter Piano Keyboard for Children and adults. If you're looking for a cheap electronic keyboard suited to Piano lessons the Yamaha NP11 Piaggero Piano keyboard is probably as good as it gets for the price.

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The greatest consideration for parents is how much money they might lose if their child unexpetedly stops taking Piano lessons. I'm delighted to tell you that the Yamaha NP11 Piaggero keyboard weigh's in at an incredibly low price of £160.00 - or perhaps less if you shop around. Let's take a closer look at what makes the Yamaha NP11 Piaggero great value for money.

• 61 notes (5 octaves) touch sensitive keyboard
• 10 voices including stereo grand Piano
• Built in stereo speaker system
• can be powered by batteries

The Yamaha NP11 Piaggero Piano Keyboard has a surprisingly realistic Piano sound, I was startled by the quality and clarity of the reproduced voice whilst trying desperately to get my head around the fact that this superb beginnners Piano keyboard is only £160.00.

I can personally vouch for the superb styling and keys 'feel quality' of Yamaha's budget price Piano keyboard. In all honesty, if I was looking to purchase a starter Piano keyboard for a child, - or adult for that matter, the Yamaha NP11 Piaggero would definitely be my first choice because it ticks all the boxes.

Piano Lessons | Keyboard Lessons Derby, Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge. | Tel: 07428 440004.