What is the best web site or DVD to learn to play the Piano from for a beginner.?

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I have always been interested in learning to play the Piano. I cant afford private lessons though.

Was wondering if any of the web sites or DVDs out there are any good?

I was looking at “piano coach deluxe” but wanted to run it by the experts before I have to shell out cash as often there a free alternatives that are just as good that the unbeknown don’t know about.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Kola,

What are you trying to do? If classical, the best route is a private teacher. If you want to learn a chord-based approach, may I suggest my site at http://www.quiescencemusic.com

It’s got a free lesson that shows you how to improvise right away.

Edward Weiss
Quiescence Music

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Posted in: beginner piano Comments(3) January 2009


3 Responses to “What is the best web site or DVD to learn to play the Piano from for a beginner.?”

  1. TR Says:
    January 18th, 2009 at 5:29 am

    Strong recommendation: start out with lessons.

    I’m not suggesting that you keep them up for a long time, just maybe a dozen or so. The live teacher will be able to observe your finger and wrist position and correct the little errors that beginners always make–little errors that can lead to huge headaches later, when they can make you hit a brick wall in your progress or maybe even cause tendinitis or carpal tunnel.

    Cheapest place to find a live teacher is to go to the music department of a nearby college, and see if you can connect with an advanced piano major.

    Once the teacher has helped you get solid fundamentals, you can go ahead and self-educate. Go ahead and try any resources you can find–websites, cds and dvds from your library, cheap piano books from a used bookstore or ebay. If you try something and it doesn’t feel good, skip it and try something else. If you find something that’s too hard, set it aside and try it again in four months. All of the professionally-published stuff will be fine, the webpages and youtube videos might be questionable, so be suspicious of anything that disagrees with the mainstream.
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  2. Edward W Says:
    January 18th, 2009 at 6:19 am

    Hi Kola,

    What are you trying to do? If classical, the best route is a private teacher. If you want to learn a chord-based approach, may I suggest my site at http://www.quiescencemusic.com

    It’s got a free lesson that shows you how to improvise right away.

    Edward Weiss
    Quiescence Music
    References :

  3. Lynn Says:
    January 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Hi, I am 51, started playing piano when nearly 40, so it can be done…the first year is hardest because it is different to train yourself to be dedicated to daily practice. As an adult, you have the advantage of comprehension so use that to read, read, read all about pianos. If you love the instrument it will be no real chore to spend the time. After ten years, I am still as interested in playing as I was in the beginning. I had an instructor for two years, and worked on my own a lot. It is worth it. As time goes on, you will become less intimidated. It is up to you today.

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