We start piano lessons with students as young as 8 years old, usually in 2nd or 3rd grade.

Between the ages of 8 and 12, children have the physical, mental, and emotional maturity to excel in musical studies. However, it is never too late to start studying music.

It’s never too late to enjoy music. It’s really not about how old you are, it’s about your level of commitment. The progress that you make is directly related to the amount of effort you put in.

If you are going to take piano lessons, you will need to have a keyboard instrument at home to practice on. There are 3 basic options.

• An acoustic piano – Acoustic pianos come in different shapes and sizes. Most of us don’t have room for a Concert Grand Piano in our homes. Even a 5′ Baby Grand takes up a lot of room. Luckily, a small upright piano will do nicely as a practice instrument. You can find used upright pianos cheaply on Craig’s List. Just make sure that all the keys work before you transport it home!
• A digital piano – A digital piano looks like a keyboard, but feels like a piano. Digital pianos are easier to move than their acoustic counterparts, and don’t need tuning. They have a full 88 weighted keys, plus all the fun bells and whistles of an electronic keyboard.
• A keyboard – When choosing a keyboard for piano study, I recommend buying something with 77 or 88 keys. Look for features like “weighted keys” and “touch sensitive.” This will help simulate the feel of a piano. You usually will need to purchase a keyboard stand separately. 

No, you do not need to bring your keyboard to your lessons. You will play one of our pianos at The Mannington Music School.

However, you will need to remember to bring your piano books to every lesson. If you are just starting lessons, we will provide you with the books you need to start studying the piano. It is your responsibility to bring them with you each time you come for a lesson. Habitually forgetting your books will significantly slow your progress.

A student should aim to practice 20-30 minutes a day. The more time you put into playing at home, the faster progress you will see.

One 30-minute lessons costs $25. You will receive one lesson every week. Lessons are billed monthly and pre-paid by the first of every month.