First post in a while... have been waiting for my piano to arrive. It arrived last week and I just have to share a picture of it!

I also had my first lesson, which was a bit of a surprise. I was expecting my first lesson to be geared toward learning to read notes. It was not . I started with learning C major chord and several scales utilizing that chord. The teacher was highly recommended and he seems very passionate about the piano.

Am I safe in assuming that there is more than one way to "skin a cat", and that this approach is no better or worse than another? Being as I am a newbie I am really not sure what to expect.
Any thoughts?

Fran

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First thought: your piano is beautiful!!

There must be as many different ways to teach/learn to play the piano as there are different piano players. Perhaps your teacher felt that learning the 'geography' of the keyboard was necessary, before learning how to read the 'map' (music). That makes sense to me. Ultimately, you and your teacher will work together to find the best way for you to learn.

Congrats on your piano and best wishes for many years of piano playing bliss!

Yes, it is a gorgeous piano, Flanya! I am also taken by the lamp you are using... very simple and unobtrusive but I bet does the job well. Do you know offhand what brand it is and/or where you got it?

Did your teacher give you any methods books or written material to work with? I agree with Pandora that teachers approach teaching differently, but it's also worth asking him about the general curricular approach he takes and what you will be covering/learning the first couple of months.

p.s. What does it say on the lower right hand side of the fallboard? I can't make it out.

Monica

The floor lamp came from gamblemusic.com, model number is
41-PFL6. I really like it. it is adjustable..great lighting.

The right corner of fallboard says "CONCERT ARTIST series" It is supposedly a replica of the 1920 Knabe and I don't know if that was on the original

My teacher essentially uses his "own book " I have a folder and each week he will give me new drills, music etc. He feels that this allows him to curtail the lessons to my specific strenghts, weaknesses, ans speed. Good idea to discuss what to expect to acieve within the next few months

Thanks

Fran

Very nice piano Flanya! I really like the diagonal placement in the corner as well.

As far as your first lesson is concerned, sounds like as reasonable an approach as any. As Pandora said, there are probably as many different first lessons as there are teachers. If your teacher is passionate about the piano and you feel comfortable with them you can't ask for much more.

Good luck and happy playing!

That's a beautiful first piano! What is the electric cord coming from the back of it?

Best wishes with your teacher - getting an overview of the next couple of months sounds like good advice so that you can set your expectations. However, from the initial plan where I started with my teacher 3 months ago changed over time to fit my strengths and weaknesses.

I'm both learning all the scales and circle of fifths, doing exercises (Hanon), and working on selected pieces that always seem over my head when assigned, but gradually get into my fingers.

Pandora Spocks, I love the "map" and "geography" analogy. I'm spending time each day with my eyes closed and feeling my way around the geography. And I've been working with flashcards to commit the map's legend to memory.

Many happy notes to all ♪♪♪

Hobo57

The cord is for the Dampp-Chaser....recommended to be my my tech. It keeps the humidity at a constant so the wood is not affected by changes.

Thanks for the compliment...we love it

Fran