As a piano teacher (and player) with over 30 years under my belt, I've learned one surprising truth: Sometimes the best thing for your playing is...nothing at all. That's right, strategic rest periods can actually supercharge your musical development in some delightfully unexpected ways.

While many piano teachers accept young students, it is much more common to begin lessons at the age of 7-8 years. The reason why is …

Most everyone does a bit of price comparison shopping. However, what students and parents do not realize is that there can be hidden "costs." Where piano lessons are concerned, "getting what you pay for" is a very misleading and convoluted business. What exactly ARE you paying for (for starters)? And what kind of RESULTS can you expect?…

Hopefully, by now, you've come to a conclusion about how having a teacher is a superior experience to self-guided learning. If you're still on the fence, be sure to read my previous article. 

If you know for sure that you want a private piano teacher. How do you find one that's "the one"...or, at least, the right one?