Learning Piano on a PC
Discussion
Hello,
I have an older keyboard (Yamaha PRS-E443) with USB port that can be linked up to a PC/Mac.
I have always wanted to learn to play the piano but struggled with books and guides. What I really need is a tutor but don't have the money or time!
Can anybody recomend some software that will allow learning the piano/keyboard to be a bit more interactive - don't mind paying for commercial tutorial package if it recommended.
I feel there must be something out there - but don't know where to look.
Many thanks in advance,
I have an older keyboard (Yamaha PRS-E443) with USB port that can be linked up to a PC/Mac.
I have always wanted to learn to play the piano but struggled with books and guides. What I really need is a tutor but don't have the money or time!
Can anybody recomend some software that will allow learning the piano/keyboard to be a bit more interactive - don't mind paying for commercial tutorial package if it recommended.
I feel there must be something out there - but don't know where to look.
Many thanks in advance,
Piano lessons aren't cheap on a "per hour" basis, but look at the amount of experience and level of ability the teacher has - that is what you are paying for, that and the ability to tune lessons to the individual student, pick up on and head off bad habits early, respond to the enthusiasms of the student, etc. All things that a computer can't do. Suddenly teachers seem cheap!
As for time - if you don't have this you will become frustrated very quickly!
I would recommend you take a few one off lessons to get the basics right and practise hard in between.
All IMHO.
As for time - if you don't have this you will become frustrated very quickly!
I would recommend you take a few one off lessons to get the basics right and practise hard in between.
All IMHO.
NiceCupOfTea said:
Piano lessons aren't cheap on a "per hour" basis, but look at the amount of experience and level of ability the teacher has - that is what you are paying for, that and the ability to tune lessons to the individual student, pick up on and head off bad habits early, respond to the enthusiasms of the student, etc. All things that a computer can't do. Suddenly teachers seem cheap!
As for time - if you don't have this you will become frustrated very quickly!
I would recommend you take a few one off lessons to get the basics right and practise hard in between.
All IMHO.
In one!As for time - if you don't have this you will become frustrated very quickly!
I would recommend you take a few one off lessons to get the basics right and practise hard in between.
All IMHO.
Hello,
I do understand this, and this is all good advice.
However... I would still like to find some software to help with learning. This could even be in tandem with some professional lessons to compliment the process. I feel this approach would help my learning; it's how my brain works best!
So, does any such software exist? I know that GarageBand on Mac had a tutorial for piano but it was not really all that advanced.
Thanks all,
I do understand this, and this is all good advice.
However... I would still like to find some software to help with learning. This could even be in tandem with some professional lessons to compliment the process. I feel this approach would help my learning; it's how my brain works best!
So, does any such software exist? I know that GarageBand on Mac had a tutorial for piano but it was not really all that advanced.
Thanks all,
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