{"id":4235,"date":"2025-05-03T17:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T00:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/?p=4235"},"modified":"2025-02-03T17:22:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T01:22:19","slug":"should-you-teach-yourself-piano-or-take-lessons-expert-advice-from-88-keys-music-academy-%f0%9f%8e%b9%f0%9f%8e%b6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/zh\/should-you-teach-yourself-piano-or-take-lessons-expert-advice-from-88-keys-music-academy-%f0%9f%8e%b9%f0%9f%8e%b6\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Teach Yourself Piano or Take Lessons? Expert Advice from 88 Keys Music Academy&#8221; \ud83c\udfb9\ud83c\udfb6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-zh\">  For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.<\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b60e8f09-813c-4559-8cf2-b117f097020d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Thinking about learning the piano but unsure if you should teach yourself or take lessons at a music academy? \ud83e\udd14\ud83c\udfbc In this insightful interview, Felicity sits down with <strong>Annie, founder of 88 Keys Music Academy<\/strong>, to discuss the best approach to mastering the piano.<\/p>\n<p>Annie shares her expert insights on:<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f The benefits of structured piano lessons vs. self-teaching<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f The importance of proper technique and avoiding bad habits<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Online vs. in-person piano lessons \u2013 which is more effective?<br \/>\n\u2714\ufe0f Best learning options for kids and adults<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an aspiring pianist or a parent looking for the best learning experience for your child, this guide will help you make an informed decision. <strong>Read on to discover the best way to start your musical journey!<\/strong> \ud83c\udfb5\u2728<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9cF7oidvQw?si=oCNGZtVDNVbpSXYx\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Transcript from the video:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Felicity:<\/strong> Hi, my name is Felicity, and today I&#8217;ll be interviewing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.88keysmusicacademy.com\/teachers\/annie-chen\/\">Annie Chen<\/a> from 88 Keys Music Academy. She is the founder. Annie, do you mind sharing a little bit about your background and experience at 88 Keys Music Academy?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie:<\/strong> Of course! I received my master\u2019s degree in music from USC a long time ago. We started 88 Keys about\u2014oh my gosh\u2014almost 12 years ago. Since then, we&#8217;ve taught many students, and it&#8217;s been incredibly enjoyable and fulfilling to help so many young musicians grow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Felicity:<\/strong> That\u2019s awesome! I have a few questions about piano lessons. Recently, there\u2019s been an increase in people looking for piano lessons, but they\u2019re unsure whether to take lessons at a music academy or teach themselves. What are your thoughts on this?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie:<\/strong> While teaching yourself can be a more affordable and flexible option, if you\u2019re serious about making progress and avoiding bad habits, taking lessons with a qualified teacher is really the way to go. Professional piano lessons provide a structured learning environment, personalized attention, and guidance tailored to each student\u2019s needs and goals.<\/p>\n<p>At 88 Keys, our teachers don\u2019t just show students how to play; we help them understand the music, develop proper technique, and build a strong foundation that supports long-term progress. Plus, with in-person lessons, students receive immediate feedback, which is crucial for improving quickly. We also foster a supportive and motivating community where students are encouraged to perform and grow in confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, if you\u2019re serious about mastering the piano and enjoying the process, a music school like ours provides the resources, structure, and expertise to help you succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Felicity:<\/strong> That\u2019s a great point! Do you have any recommendations for choosing between online and in-person lessons?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie:<\/strong> It depends on the student. For adults, online lessons can work, especially if they have some prior experience. However, I still believe in-person lessons are the best because immediate feedback is so important.<\/p>\n<p>For beginners, especially young children, online lessons can be quite challenging. It\u2019s difficult to correct hand positioning, finger curvature, and posture remotely. If a student is very young, say three or four years old, online lessons are even more difficult. That\u2019s why most parents prefer in-person lessons for their kids\u2014it provides hands-on guidance that makes learning much easier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Felicity:<\/strong> So for young beginners, in-person lessons are definitely the way to go?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie:<\/strong> Absolutely!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Felicity:<\/strong> That makes sense. Thank you for answering that, Annie! If you&#8217;re interested in starting your music journey or enrolling your child in piano lessons, 88 Keys Music Academy has two locations\u2014one in Arcadia and another in San Marino. You can learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/88keysmusicacademy.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">88keysmusicacademy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annie:<\/strong> Thank you!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. 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