Frequently asked questions
Even if you have zero musical experience and are starting from scratch, Online Piano Institute is open to you. Our piano lessons are crafted for adult beginners, and you do not need any prior knowledge. Don’t worry; you’ll learn to read sheet music and grasp music theory as you progress in your piano lessons.
Yes, absolutely!
We’ve had excellent outcomes teaching students remotely through Online Piano Institute, with the same level of success as in-person lessons. In reality, online learning might be a better option for some students than traditional face-to-face lessons. It’s a cost-effective and time-saving approach, and you may take piano lessons at a time that suits you, in the comfort of your own home or workspace.
Moreover, if you live in a remote area, it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to learn from some of the world’s finest adult piano teachers. We’ll guide you through proper vocal techniques and ensure that you establish good habits from the start, so you can improve your piano skills.
A piano (either digital or acoustic), a smartphone, tablet, or laptop are required. It’s really simple, and you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to get started.
Without a doubt! A smartphone performs admirably. Although a larger screen, such as a tablet or laptop, is preferable, we have discovered that smartphone remote piano lessons work extremely well!
Absolutely! Learning to play the piano remotely is just as effective as in-person instruction. Using modern technology, we can teach you all the fundamentals of piano playing, including proper techniques, note-reading, timing, and much more. So, there’s no doubt that you can learn to play like a pro as a complete beginner online.
Yes, upon request we can record your lessons for you. (We will provide you with a link where you can then download each recording.)
With group piano lessons, you get the opportunity to learn how to play with others in a group format. At this stage, we only offer online group piano lessons for beginners.
Learning in a group format is highly recommended if you are just starting out!
Expect high-quality piano lessons specifically designed for adult learning.
You will also receive notes with each lesson and specific homework to work on.
Yes, we can undoubtedly assist you in preparing for your graded exam. We can assist you in preparing for ABRSM, Trinity, or any other provider of your choice.
Definitely not. At Online Piano Institute, we firmly believe that there’s no age restriction to discover and delight in playing the piano just for your own enjoyment.
Yes, we do offer taster lessons if you want to try prior to committing to regular piano lessons.
To be honest, any standard internet connection is more than adequate these days. If there are any problems during a lesson, they will be resolved with extra time. (Depending on the schedule, this could be at the same or a different lesson.) To summarise, any standard internet connection will suffice!
Yes, we can most certainly do so. In fact lessons over the telephone work amazingly well!
Yes, you do not need to sign up for any premium services. We use Zoom, which is completely free. If you prefer, we can deliver the lessons via Skype, GoToMeeting, or another service of your choice.
No, because we will make up for lost time at a later date. In the event of a total connection failure, we can also continue any lesson over the phone, or simply reschedule the time that has been lost.
At Online Singing Institute, we understand how difficult it can be for some busy professionals to attend their piano lessons on a regular basis. We will gladly accommodate you, but please notify us prior to signing up as any special requests are subject to availability.