Dear Hive Mind! I have succeeded at finding guitar lessons and failed at finding drum lessons in this area here before, so let's try a third instrument: I want to learn piano in the Somerville area. I love both classical and jazz. Somerville is best, the T is fine, I can car if necessary. I am a rank beginner; more on that below. [more inside]
posted by DoubleMark on Jan 14, 2013 - 4 answers

Direct me to the best online piano lessons for someone who already has decent theory knowledge! [more inside]
posted by lovedbymarylane on May 23, 2012 - 3 answers

I'd like to start introducing my almost 6-year-old to the piano. What are some good books or new techniques that are designed to teach young children how to play the piano, basics on music theory, etc.?
posted by adverb on Jun 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Recommend a piano teacher in Cambridge, MA. [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate on Feb 25, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm diving back into playing the piano again after 4 to 5 years of not playing. By my nature, I don't want to take lessons right now; I just want to teach myself. The piece I've decided to jump in with (La valse d'Amelie by Yann Tiersen) probably isn't the best to start with, but it's one I've picked. I can learn to read music again, but I'm looking for other pieces to work on which aren't too hard, but aren't laughably simple either. (Oh, and any ideas on how I can make my fingers not feel like lead bricks besides just playing more?)
posted by thebabelfish on Dec 14, 2003 - 7 answers