I have two DS, 9 & 7, been having piano lessons (individually) for about 18 months / 12 months respectively. They are around grade 1 ish standard. We have a piano at home.
Their teacher is no longer able to teach (due to bad health). So I'm looking at options for what to do next.
Neither of them is a super-keen musician, but they like it ok & will practice if I prompt them. They are not going to be concert pianists (!)
One option is to give up - but they are not asking to give up, and I think it will be a good, enjoyable skill to develop - so would like to find a good way forward.
There are a few piano teachers locally - but they are quite grade-focussed, 'serious musicians'. So I'm lucky to have them as an option, but I'm not sure that's the best fit for the children.
There is a yamaha music centre in town - they do group lessons on keyboard or piano (though not much piano info on their website). All their chat is about having very engaging lessons with the end goal being to produce 'good jobbing players' - I think that's exactly what I want as an end goal.
Does anyone have experience of learning piano or keyboard this way? Thoughts on pros / cons?
Also I know piano & keyboard not the same - and people ask about using a home keyboard with piano lessons. But what about the other way around - home piano & keyboard lessons?? (because I'm wondering if quicker progress to 'songs' etc on keyboard might be more rewarding, while still including the understanding of harmony etc that will give 'general muaicianship')
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LtGreggs · 16/02/2016 09:30
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