How long does it take to get good at the piano?

There is no simple answer to how long does it take to get good at the piano. It will depend on several factors, you’ll need to consider these before you start. It will help you feel motivated and can give you an idea regarding how long it will take to become good at the piano.

It should be noted that previous experience with the piano or another musical instrument will speed up the process.

Your Teacher

The first thing to consider is how good is your teacher and how often do you want to have lessons. As with most things, the more tuition you get the faster you’ll improve, especially if you choose one-on-one lessons instead of a class.

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While you need to allow time to practice, having more than one lesson a week will help you to improve much faster. The reason is simple, the more you practice the more intuitive the action becomes and the easier it is to do. Having additional lessons ensures that the practice is worthwhile. After all, if you haven’t learned a chord correctly then there is little point in practising it excessively, you’ll simply make sure you get it wrong every time.

A teacher will make sure you are getting it right, allowing your practice to be beneficial.

How Good You Want To Get

You can learn to play the piano in a few months, especially if you’re a quick learner and dedicated to learning it as quickly as possible. However, this doesn’t mean you’ll be ready to play in front of a big crowd!

Most people take 3-5 years to reach a professional level. However, if you want to play classical music and even perform for others, it can take as long as 10-15 years. Learning to play the piano is great fun and you can become good in a fairly short space of time. But, becoming a professional takes years of practice. If that’s your aim you should be aware of that before you start.

Practice Time

Naturally, the more you practice the quicker you will get better. That means you need to think about how much spare time you have to practice and improve your skill. The more practice time you can commit to per week the quicker it will be for you to become a good pianist.

When you think about this it is important to be accurate or realistic regarding the amount of time you have available to practice. As this plays a significant part in learning time, it can help to set yourself a target to play a specific tune. This can force you to adhere to the practice schedule you have set yourself.

However, remember that playing the piano is supposed to be fun. Don’t overdo the practice as you are more likely to lose interest and give up, just as you are starting to get better.

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