For many people, taking piano lessons is a new experience, and Mike Rodgers welcomes the opportunity to answer any queries
Mike Rodgers has many students who have taken up piano lessons later in life, often when the children have left home or after retirement. It's never too late - Mike's oldest piano student is over 90!
Generally speaking, the more you practise between piano lessons, the faster you will progress. However, Mike Rodgers will teach you special practice techniques so that you make the best use of the practice time available.
There are lots of ways in which parents can help children who are learning to play the piano, and Mike Rodgers will be happy to discuss these with you at the lesson.
Many people worry about this aspect of playing the piano, but in fact we do with different things with each hand all the time without thinking about it. Hand co-ordination when playing the piano comes partly with practice and partly by using the right techniques, which Mike Rodgers will demonstrate.
A digital piano may be sufficient to start with if you don't already have an acoustic piano. Mike Rodgers will be happy to advise on the pros and cons of digital pianos or acoustic pianos so that you can make the best choice to suit your circumstances.
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