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Online Piano
Lessons:
Reviews and Recommendations
Are you trying to find some great online piano lessons? There are quite
a few out there. I've picked through them to find the best ones to
recommend.
Here are the ones I would recommend and why.
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Rocket
Piano
Rating:     
Quick
Review:
It's a great piano lessons course that teaches you how to
play piano using
notes and chords.
For
Ages:
8 and up, Adult |
Why it's good:
It's a great beginner course but can be used for intermediate players
also. It teaches chords, jazz techniques, gospel techniques, improv and
music theory (which you need to learn).
It includes 3 good software games. You also get Perfect Pitch Software.
Uses quizzes to provide feedback. (Some online piano lessons don't
provide any feedback at all.)
It costs less than 2 traditional private lessons.
All around great online piano lessons. Very inexpensive.
What it
doesn't have:
Direct feedback on your playing.
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Hear
and Play Rating:     
Quick
Review:
An excellent course that teaches you chords or playing by ear or
whatever format you choose. This is one that I would actually consider
getting because there are things I can learn from it still. |
For Ages:
Teens, Adults
Why it's good:
Lot's of choice: there is a jazz series, gospel series, chord series,
and a play by ear series.
Gospel courses available in video format.
Teaches you to play by ear - you don't have to read music or chords.
Free weekly chats - whether you buy the online piano lessons or not.
You can ask any question you want.
Lot's of free lessons.
Helps you to play in a band or at church.
For beginners or more experienced players.
All around great online piano lessons. Great price.
What it
doesn't have:
A more traditional approach to learn notes.
A leaning toward Classical music.
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Piano By Pattern
Rating:    
Quick
Review: A good online lesson course if you want to
play chords and make up music on the spot - that sounds good. |
For Ages:
Teen to Adult
Why it's good:
You need to practice only 10 minutes a day.
It teaches you to improvise along with chords.
It's fast. You start to play piano well sooner.
It's a video course.
Shows you the patterns for listening and playing.
You'll be able to play and write your own music on the spot. It's inexpensive.
What it
doesn't have:
You don't learn too much about reading music and music theory.
It is not an all-round approach.
It's a little bit specific to a certain style of playing.
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Mr Ron's Music
Rating:    
Quick
Review:
It's a good course that focuses mainly on learning, playing and styling
chords. |
For Ages: Adult
Why it's good:
Uses a logical systematic approach. (This includes you being systematic
in your approach and practicing often.)
Teaches how to play by ear - you don't have to learn to read music
(that's what the DVD is for).
Teaches chords in a very organized way
Teaches traditional and contemporary gospel styles,
Encourages creativity, song writing and finding your own voice.
You can have personal mentoring with Mr. Ron by phone.
What it
doesn't have:
Games for practice.
A cheap price tag.
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information? Click
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Power Piano Chords
Rating:   
Quick
Review:
It's an excellent chord course that teaches about all kinds of chords
and chord progressions. It is not a complete piano lesson
course which is
why the lower rating.
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For Ages:
Teens and Adults
Why it's good:
It's a chord course.
It teaches all the different kinds of chords very thoroughly.
You learn chord progressions.
Excellent price.
39 chord lessons.
What it
doesn't have:
How to play and read notes.
Lessons on anything other than chords.
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Piano is Fun Rating:   
Quick
Review:
It's a good and fun software program for kids that focuses mainly
learning to read notes on the keyboard and in music.
For
Ages:
Kids 4-11 |
Why it's good:
It's a fun way to learn to read notes and piano keys.
The graphics for kids make it friendly and cute.
The lessons are step-by-step and so don't overwhelm.
You can create custom lessons for weaker areas for the student.
It's software that's easily downloadable. Inexpensive
What it
doesn't have:
More than 20 lessons.
Lessons for adults.
Any information on chords.
The ability to work on a Mac.
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I hope you got a good idea of what kind of online piano lessons are out
there. Each one has it's specialty. Choose what fits you the best and
go out there and learn to play something!
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