Sandman
Distinguished Member
My daughter turns 13 next week and has expressed an interest in learning to play the piano and has asked for a keyboard for her birthday.
A few years ago she did go to piano lessons but she didn’t stick with it very long. I think she was too young and the lessons very very boring. Think an elderly widow teaching how to play amazing grace and playing scales and you will see how a 7 real old girl would soon get fed up.
I am keen to encourage her to learn piano as it is skill she could enjoy for the rest of her life. I have also always wanted to be able to play piano and as such rather than a keyboard I have bought a full size digital piano which we can both learn on. My wife may also give it a go.
I have been looking at apps that are available and Simply Piano looks pretty interesting. I know an app won’t be as good as a real teacher but I am hoping she will see it as more of a game with goals to reach and will be more interested in it.
Had anyone here tried any of the piano lesson apps. Any particular app you would recommend? I’m not against proper lessons but I just think she will be more encouraged using the app where she will get to choose songs she recognises and likes to learn.
A few years ago she did go to piano lessons but she didn’t stick with it very long. I think she was too young and the lessons very very boring. Think an elderly widow teaching how to play amazing grace and playing scales and you will see how a 7 real old girl would soon get fed up.
I am keen to encourage her to learn piano as it is skill she could enjoy for the rest of her life. I have also always wanted to be able to play piano and as such rather than a keyboard I have bought a full size digital piano which we can both learn on. My wife may also give it a go.
I have been looking at apps that are available and Simply Piano looks pretty interesting. I know an app won’t be as good as a real teacher but I am hoping she will see it as more of a game with goals to reach and will be more interested in it.
Had anyone here tried any of the piano lesson apps. Any particular app you would recommend? I’m not against proper lessons but I just think she will be more encouraged using the app where she will get to choose songs she recognises and likes to learn.