As with any skill or art form, learning to play the piano requires significant commitment. The level of commitment will vary from person to person depending on their independent goals and lifestyle. Some ideas to consider include: 1. Practice Time Consistent practice at the piano is essential to make progress. Beginners may start with short sessions of practice a few times a week and increase from there as they advance. 2. Lesson Time Consistent lessons are also necessary to make progress as your teacher will check what you have practiced and teach you new material to practice. Beginners may start with short lessons once per week and increase from there as they advance. 3. Additional Time Depending on the student, additional time may be needed to perform in recitals or concerts as well as to practice away from the piano to listen to music both in live concerts or recordings, to study their scores, work on music theory or composition, or to study supplemental resources like books or videos related to their piano practice. Remember that the more time you put into piano, the quicker you’ll progress. However, you can also make progress by working efficiently. A good piano teacher will be able to give you tips for effective practice and help you find the appropriate balance to your piano related activities so that you can make the most out of the time you put into learning the piano.
