About Piano lessons

What genres can I play on the piano?

Is there a style of music in which the piano doesn't play a role? You can undoubtedly think of something, but playing the piano truly offers countless possibilities for learning any kind of music. The piano is a versatile instrument, and you can play virtually any music you want on it. Classical music, jazz, pop, songwriter, tango, Latin, and so on! Within all these styles, there are countless possibilities for personal expression in music.

Striking your string instrument?

Indeed! You can think of the piano as both a string instrument and a percussion instrument. And then the piano is also called a keyboard instrument, just like a harpsichord, keyboard, Fender Rhodes, or a Hammond organ, for example. Originally, and still today, the piano is a mechanical instrument.

What is the difference between a piano and a harpsichord?

Around 1700, harpsichord builder Bartolomeo Cristofori invented a method that, instead of plucking the string, could also strike a hammer by pressing a key. The hammers were made of wood and covered with leather.

Mechanical and musical!

Silbermann, in particular, developed Cristofori's initiative and improved the mechanism. The first pianos (by Graf, Broadwood, Cristofori, Silbermann, and others) were called Hammerflugel, fortepiano, or pianoforte. The strings ran straight across the soundboard and the early pianos had a different mechanism than the later pianos and grand pianos by Sebastian Erard, Bosendorfer, and Bechstein, among others. Erard was one of the first builders to cross the bass and treble strings across the soundboard, using two bridges. On all grand pianos and upright pianos, hammers with felt heads strike the strings via a sophisticated mechanism, and it's possible to control the volume and dynamics with your touch.

Is playing the piano difficult?

The technique of playing the piano is as difficult and complex as you want it to be... and that can be quite a challenge! However, you can already start enjoying your piano when you can play a few chords beautifully under a melody. Or when your first Clementine Sonatina, Bach's Invention, Schubert Sonata, or one of the most virtuosic pieces you can imagine is performed during a student performance!

Can I learn to improvise?

Improvisation offers enormous possibilities, and here too, you can explore and push your own boundaries in any musical genre. Under the guidance of an experienced and enthusiastic teacher, you'll certainly progress greatly and be consistently motivated and inspired.

Can I take a trial lesson before starting lessons?

Whether you're a complete beginner or have been playing piano for a while and want to delve deeper into a particular style of music, you can always book a trial lesson first. With the 5 or 10-lesson pack, you're flexible and never miss a lesson!

Do you really need to practise for at least an hour every day?

In private piano lessons, you'll work in a fun and relaxed way on an excellent technical foundation to develop your piano playing in the direction you prefer. You'll learn to practise regularly and effectively, allowing you to create music freely and more relaxed in the time you have available.

Can I also take music theory classes?

Yes, you can. All teachers offer this and integrate it in your lessons. With scales, chords, music theory, improvisation, etudes, and performance pieces, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the music, and you will expand your

Some History

Instruments can be divided into three categories based on how they produce sounds. Those categories are string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments. The piano's ancestry can be traced back through various instruments such as the clavichord, harpsichord, and dulcimer. But if it were traced back even further, one would find that the piano is a descendant of the monochord. In other words, based on its ancestry the piano can be classified as a string instrument.

Versatile and dynamic!

Although the piano can be classified as a string instrument due to the fact that the sounds come from the vibration of strings, it can also be classified as a percussion instrument because the way to produce sound is by striking the strings with little hammers. The piano is characterised by its large range and enables you to play melodies and chords, as a soloist or in a group, band or classical ensemble

Piano in all kinds of music

It is a musical instrument that has broad appeal. Whether you like classical music like Chopin, Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff or other piano music, like Tango by Osvaldo Pugliese, Einaudi, Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, Bill Evans or Elton John, the piano is a challenging instrument and, depending on your goals, you'll definitely must practise frequently to achieve the level you strive for. You will be able to clearly mark your progress, enabling you to become motivated with each and every lesson.

More information

Kies je muziekleraar

Gefeliciteerd! Je volgende stap is om de pagina te bekijken van de muziekleraar over wie je meer wilt weten. Neem contact op met een gediplomeerde muziekleraar bij jou in de buurt en boek een proefles!

Proefles

De proefles is de perfecte gelegenheid om de lesfrequentie, de locatie, je favoriete muziekstijlen of andere stijlen die je wilt ontdekken te bespreken en om je toekomstige leraar te leren kennen. Boek je eerste lespakket en ontvang een gratis proefles. (Normale prijs EU 25,-)

Privémuzieklessen voor alle leeftijden

Op de website van Vivaldi Music Lessons vind je allerlei soorten muzieklessen voor beginners en gevorderden. Instrumentale en vocale muzieklessen voor kinderen, tieners en volwassenen.

Waarom muziekles?

Muziek verbetert je humeur, maakt je vrolijk, brengt je in beweging en geeft je positieve energie! Muziek maken is een van de meest motiverende en gezonde activiteiten in het leven!

Jouw favoriete muziek

We richten onze aandacht op het repertoire dat jij het meest persoonlijk vindt. Hiervoor zijn constructieve feedback, persoonlijke oefeningen, tips en inspiratie van een toegewijde professionele muziekdocent de beste keuze!

Muzieklessen bij jou in de buurt!

  • Voor kinderen, tieners, volwassenen - alle niveaus
  • Flexibiliteit met lespakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 of 60 minuten
  • Gratis proefles bij aankoop van een lespakket (normaal € 25,-)
  • Privélessen bij de leraar of bij jou thuis
  • Gezellige en positieve sfeer tijdens je lessen

Lespakketten

Lestijden, betaling van de lessen en locatie worden individueel tussen jou en je leraar geregeld. Pakketten van 5 of 10 lessen van 30, 45 en 60 minuten.

Online lessen

Als je online lessen wilt volgen, kun je rechtstreeks contact opnemen met de docent van je keuze en de mogelijkheden bespreken.

Choose your Piano teacher

Congratulations! Your next step is to check out the page of the music teacher you want to know more about. Get in touch with the piano teacher in your area and book a trial lesson!

Trial Piano Lesson

The trial lesson is the perfect situation to discuss the frequency of the lessons, the location, the music styles you like most or other styles you may wish to explore and to get to know your future piano teacher. Book your first lesson pack, and receive a free trial lesson. (Normal price EU 25,- )

Private Music Lessons For All Ages

At Vivaldi Music Lessons website you will find all types of music lessons for beginners and advanced. Instrumental and vocal music lessons for children, teenagers and adults.

Why Music Lessons?

Music lightens your mood, cheers you up, gets you moving and gives you positive energy! Making music is one of the most motivating and healthy activities in life!

Your Favourite Music

The repertoire for piano which you find the most personal to you is where we will focus our attention. For this, constructive feedback, personalised exercises, tips and inspiration from a dedicated professional piano teacher are best choice!

Piano Lessons near you!

  • Piano Lessons for children, teenagers, adults - all levels
  • Flexibility with Lesson Packs of  5 or 10 x 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons
  • Free trial lesson with the purchase of a Lesson Pack (normally 25,-)
  • Private piano lessons at the teacher's place or at your home
  • In person or online lessons
  • Cosy and positive atmosphere in your lessons

Lesson Packs

Lesson time, payment of the lessons and location are arranged individually between you and your piano teacher. Packs of 5 or 10 piano lessons of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

Lesson Locations

The Piano Lessons will take place at the teacher's place or studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Online Piano Lessons

If you wish to follow online lessons, you can contact the piano teacher of your choice directly and discuss the possibilities.

Classical to Pop and More!

If music is your passion and classical, baroque, jazz, pop, latin, world music or any other kind of music is where you find the most inspiration, you're welcome to sign up for a trial piano lesson.

Music Theory Lessons

Do you wish to know more about the backgrounds of music? Learn more about harmony, tonalities and musical structures? Find your piano teacher and discover the advantages of knowledge of music theory.