Piano Lessons in Auckland

At the Forte School of Music, we believe that basic piano skills provide the very best introduction to music for children.  Of course, the piano is a great choice for adults too, many of whom maybe fulfilling a lifelong dream to make music.

Many teachers recommend either one or the other method as the best way to start.  This is often because they are only able to offer one or the other.  At Forte, our teachers offer both private (one to one) and group lessons recommending the lesson format that is best of the individual.

Best Environment

Generally younger students almost always do better in the group environment.   When young children’s’ brains are still being wired up, a learning situation where they can be engaged both through their own discover and the observation of others is a tremendously powerful way to learn.  Add to this the variety of different activities that is available in a small group lesson, and the ability of a students to stay engaged in the learning process is greatly increased.

Healthy competition, and team work both have a positive effect on maintaining progress, - so important for young children.

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As people get older though, musical tastes and skills start to change and this is the best time for individual lesson to become the primary learning vehicle.   Self-consciousness means group learning is less effective for adults, and of course, the variety of different background and previous musical experiences can make it difficult to find a class situation at an appropriate level.

SO WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO START.  The simple answer is NOW!  The visual arrangement of notes, the fixed pitch and relative ease in making a sound mean that starting piano lessons is achievable for almost any age.  At Forte Howick we our piano classes start from preschool ages, and with adults offered one to one lessons perhaps the best day to start your future with piano is TODAY!