You have thought about learning to play the piano for years but never have taken the initiative to do it until now. You have been looking around at the options you have for lessons to see what might work well for you, and in today’s world, there are certainly choices for you to make. There are books you can buy to learn to play, online lessons and videos you can follow, and the traditional method of going to an experienced instructor to learn. No matter which option you select for yourself, you will find that if you avoid these common mistakes, people make regarding piano lessons in Irvine, the experience will be much better for you.
Skipping Practice Time for Lessons
While you are diligent about going to your lessons and paying attention while you are there, the lessons may have little effect or influence on you if you do not make the time to practice what you have learned. You need to make sure you schedule time into your life so that you can practice each week and build on what you have learned so far. Many people have great initial excitement when they start taking lessons and then drift off from practicing. Sticking to it will help you to enjoy what you learn more and allow you to see a steady improvement in your playing.
Piano Playing in the Right Environment
When you are taking piano lessons in Irvine, you want to make sure that you have an ideal environment to practice your technique and playing. We all know that many of us live very busy lives, and finding quiet time for piano practice may not always be the easy thing for you to do if you are in a busy home with kids, family, and responsibilities. Trying to play or practice while a lot of background noise is going on can inhibit you, so try to set aside a time where you can give your full attention to what you have learned or are practicing.
Lessons from the Right Instructor
With the right mindset and approach, and the right instructor, piano lessons in Irvine can be fun and provide you with the skill of playing that you have always wanted. If you are considering lessons from an instructor and want to work with someone experienced to help guide your playing, contact me, Dr. Doris Chiang, regarding lessons. You can find out more about my background and lessons here on my website, and you can contact me at 562-537-7548 to arrange a meeting so we can talk about lessons and learning to play.
