Piano instruction for adults

Post date: 2021-05-04 02:28:42

I'd like to restart piano lessons (after a break of 30 years), either in person (in a COVID responsible way), or online. Can you advise about how best to select a adult piano teacher, based on some of the details inside?

I have a number of options--"rock camp" places more geared to kids, the music department of the local private school, private piano teachers, etc. I'd like to both revisit the foundations of technique, but also get real instruction in music theory--though at the end of the day, I'm more interested in pop/rock/electronic music and recording (though I think the theory instruction might possibly be better with a more classically-oriented instructor). I'm in the Boston area, so I expect there may be many Emerson-trained musicians of all stripes.

If you are a piano instructor, or are an adult piano student who has undertaken a similar search, how do you recommend finding the right fit? Alternatively, given the options for web-based instruction, how would you do this search when my options for instruction are ostensibly global? Is in person (with COVID precautions) better or would you prioritize instructions with a "better" teacher online?

Thanks!

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