Your First Lesson
Adults
Don’t worry — just bring a positive attitude and motivation to learn, and we’ll take it from there.
On your first lesson we’ll talk about your expectations, goals, and the music you enjoy listening to. We’ll learn a few simple pieces and you’ll be introduced to basic music notation. After just one lesson you’ll be able to play your first piece using both hands.
If you don’t have a piano at home, I’m happy to advise you on purchasing the right instrument — I have a number of contacts in the industry for anyone looking to buy or rent.
Have you had some previous piano instruction? If so, bring a piece or two you’d like to work on. If you haven’t practised for a while, play a favourite piece — by listening to you I’ll get to know your playing and suggest suitable repertoire going forward.
Children
I teach with an emphasis on fun, creativity, and progress. The first contact with an instrument has a lasting influence on a child’s relationship with music, so I always make sure the first lesson is as enjoyable as possible.
During the first lesson we’ll get to know the instrument — what it consists of and what sounds it makes — learn correct sitting posture and hand position, explore the low, middle, and high registers, and play a sequence of notes. We’ll start (and very likely finish) ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ or any nursery rhyme your child already knows.
Has your child played before? Encourage them to bring a piece they’ve been working on recently.
About the Teacher
All piano lessons are delivered by Edyta Lajdorf BMus (Hons), MMus, MPerf, MSc, LRSM, MISM — concert pianist, harpsichordist, piano teacher and accompanist. Find out more about piano lessons London.
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