If you want to get ready for your first piano lesson, this is the article for you.
Feeling nervous about your first piano lesson is normal, and you'll surely make it with proper preparation!
Alexander Graham Bell said “Preparation is the key to success.”
Below are some of the steps you can follow to have an exciting piano lesson!
#1. Preparation
Before your first piano lesson schedule, make sure to prepare all the things you need, and most of all, prepare yourself by getting enough rest. Do not be late for your first piano lesson. Showing up to your piano lesson on time shows that you are interested and determined to learn.
If you have so many commitments, make sure to set a 30-minute reminder on your phone so you won’t forget your first piano lesson.
#2. Write Something
Allow yourself to think about the things you want to accomplish in your piano lesson. For example, is there a particular style of music you’d like to play? Make sure to write at least one goal. Diarizing your piano lesson’s journey will allow you to track your progress and achievements.
#3. Warm-Up
Doing some warm-up exercises before your piano lesson is essential. As with the type of warm-up, it always depends on your teacher. For a long piano session, some teachers recommend a 30-minute warm-up. But, again, it is up to your teacher to decide. Most warm-up exercises are designed to enhance muscle memory, dexterity, and coordination. Warm-ups also help improve students’ music-reading skills.
Before your piano session you want to make sure your fingers are stronger. Here’s a warm-up exercise that you can follow: Lay both hands flat on a table or flat surface, and then practice lifting each finger, one at a time.
Another excellent method to strengthen your fingers is to practice creating rings by pressing each finger individually into your thumb. Count from one to ten as you hold your hand in a ring. Please note, never allow your fingers to fall.
#4. Connect with your teacher
You want to feel comfortable with your piano teacher. So how can you connect with this person? Simple. The easiest way to connect with people is by asking questions, right?
If you want to build a connection with your teacher, ask him any questions you have about the piano. Please remember that there is no such thing as stupid questions when learning how to play the piano. The more questions you have, the better!
Piano teachers like it if their students are curious and determined to learn. That will make them feel that you trust and value them.
Some of the few questions you can ask your piano teacher are below.
Would you mind playing a piece for me?
Would you be so kind as to tell me the methods you use to teach piano?
How often should I practice playing the piano?
How do you feel when your students hit the wrong notes or make mistakes?
5. Go back to #2
When your first piano lesson is complete, don’t forget to write down the things you’ve learned from your teacher. Also, keep a running list of the tips your teacher has shared with you.
Learning how to play the piano is challenging, but everything will be alright with the right attitude and self-belief. In the end, it will be worth it.
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