FAQs Archiv ⋆ Klavierlernen in Duesseldorf

Q: How often do I need to practice?

In the beginning, 10-15 minutes a day would be ideal. From then on you can increase it more and more until you reach about 30 minutes per day. Cheat days are allowed in between ;)

Q: Why do I need lessons to learn to play the piano anyway?

Especially in the beginning it is important to learn good posture and correct playing movements. As a beginner, you are rarely aware of the countless smaller and larger things that you are not yet doing quite right. Left to your own devices, such habits quickly become ingrained and you need a lot of time and patience to resolve them. It also helps a lot to have someone by your side who is always motivating and helping out with difficulties, explaining things and picking out exercises for problems. And it's also a lot more fun to go on a musical journey of discovery together with another person. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Q: Do I have to play classical music for years to learn to play the piano?

No! You have to learn to play what you want to play. Classical music makes it a little easier to learn the right technique, but there is a lot of piano music that has nothing to do with classical and is just as fantastic. That said, it always makes sense to be open to the different genres of music, there is so much to discover.

Q: Why do I need music theory?

You need an understanding of basic music theory to be able to analyze and better understand pieces. It helps in the interpretation of pieces as well as in learning by heart. That being said, you don't necessarily need music theory to be able to read and play pieces. It just makes it easier and faster, and in my opinion, more fun ;)

Q: Can I also learn to play the piano with a keyboard?

Unfortunately, no. You can start with a keyboard, but you should replace it after the first few months. The main reasons are: The keys are not weighted, i.e. you get used to a completely different technique on a keyboard than is needed for playing a piano. You also hardly learn to control the sound of your own notes while playing. The smaller key range of a keyboard becomes a difficulty a little later, but it is also a factor.

Q: How does a trial lesson work?

I come to you or we meet online and "get to know" each other first: You tell me what is important to you and what goals you have, and I look where you are currently, so I can pick you up there. You can ask me all kinds of questions and see if the chemistry between us is right and you can imagine working with me. After the appointment you can decide at your leisure what you want, and if you feel like taking lessons with me, get back in touch with me.

Q: At what age does it make sense to start playing the piano?

Children can start piano lessons from the age of 5 or 6. Before that, lessons are possible in individual cases, but early musical education is much more recommended for children between 2 and 5.