I've been learning Piano for nearly a year at william josephs at koramangala, bangalore. They trusted me and let me play a piece at their annual function. I think they are a very determined lot and encourage you to learn music right from the roots. I would not like to pin point but they have some really exceptional teachers among the lot. Since I come from a not so well financed family I find it really tough to pay the fees on time, the teachers there understand and cooperate.
There are some prerequisites before you join this institute.Any institute for that fact. If you are beginning to learn the piano or any classical instrument the right way(which I think is through sight reading) you have to dedicate a lot of hours. Since its different and its probably a new thing, a lot of effort has to be put in it to get the best out of you. There are numerous pieces in western music(every genre, classical,jazz)where its necessary to read music. I will just brief you out the benefits:
*Its easy to improvise on the theory, you can bring out the music inside you.
*Helps to play different part of a musical piece in a group. Not all music pieces can be memorized.
I have heard some of the sessions on music theory by a teacher at the school and I felt really impressed and its inspiring me to learn my lessons.
Its not a tough task, If you be regular in your lessons. Just keep in mind that the best musical pieces are on their way and these trivial things are just testing your patience and building on some of the basic skills.
Why do you need a tutor?
Well its a simple logic. A mistake or wrong technique has to be corrected very early. It becomes tough later.
Most of the time when you are quite immersed in the musical piece you forget to analyze the piece from a listeners perspective.
So guys, work hard. Music is something that can cause a lot of difference in your lifestyle. If you have the money make an effort to join these classes.
I have heard people say that its too expensive for the amount of hours they spend on you. But let me clarify that you can always approach these teachers anytime of the day. Try speaking and getting extra lessons from them,some of them are a gifted lot. There are a little loop holes in the system though. Saturdays and sundays, too crowded. If you dont put an effort from your side , you may remain one of the stranded lots.
There are a lot of institutions in Bangalore as well, 50% of them are hunting down on you for the fees, the rest can bring out the best only if you are already into the instrument for sometime. Try searching.Most of them charge you nearly 500 bucks and make you memorize pieces.( Most of them being bollywood numbers and rock music(In tab and chords only format,with wrong fingering and wrong rhythm patterns).Its my personal belief if you don't learn new things, you get stuck on to the same style, It gets very boring afterwards.
Wouldn't it be nice if you play music that was within you.?
So think over it. There are some rare talents in bangalore, but unless you have crossed an intermediate level,its highly impossible they will accept you. Let me remind you they can charge you really high. So make small steps for the final stride.
Be there For the love of music.
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