Where Will My Musiah Piano Lessons Take Me?
What will I be able to play when I have completed my piano lessons? It is the question every aspiring musician asks, seeking a "crystal ball" view of their musical future and a crystallization of the benefits they will obtain after months of endeavor.
While we all want a clear path mapped out before us, answering this is fundamentally hard because it involves a degree of "crystal ball gazing." If you asked a gym trainer how many workouts you need for a Hollywood physique, they couldn't give a precise date—it depends on too many variables. However, I can outline the destination Musiah is designed to lead you toward.
What Will I Be Able To Play When I Have Completed The Course?
The Musiah syllabus emphasizes short pieces that get right to the point, challenging your technique and coordination. This helps you develop advanced playing skills that normally take years to acquire.
When you reach the end of the course, you will have reading and playing skills equivalent to around Grade 5-6 standard. This level of proficiency empowers you to learn and, with practice, play more or less any piece within reason.
How Long Does It Take To Complete The Course?
Because every student has different abilities, practice habits, and mental focus, there is no single answer. Some students who practice two hours a day complete the course in a matter of weeks. Others, especially busy adult students, may take more than a year. On average, an adult student typically takes between 6 to 18 months.
Ultimately, how long it takes to finish the course is not the most important consideration. It is not a race. If you keep chipping away at it consistently, you will reach the finish line in your own time, having enjoyed a high quality of learning along the way.
Continuing Your Musical Journey Beyond Musiah
One of the primary goals of Musiah — the piano lessons app with an AI teacher is to give you the skills to teach yourself any song you want to learn. You will know how to read sheet music, identify if you are playing correctly, and practice efficiently. Building your own repertoire without the assistance of a teacher is a perfectly viable option.
If you choose to transition to a live teacher, you will do so as an advanced student. As an alternate approach, you could potentially learn a range of pieces on your own and then consult with a teacher occasionally for high-level guidance and expressive tips, rather than relying on weekly lessons for basic note-reading.
Developing Skills Beyond Sheet Music
Many students ask if they will be able to play by ear, memorize pieces, or improvise. While these are separate skills, learning through Musiah provides the necessary foundation. For example, once you are advanced, memorizing pieces allows you to devote all your attention to playing expressively—a habit most concert pianists use.
Similarly, improvisation and playing by ear require a deep understanding of the structure of music. By mastering the basics of music theory and scales within the Musiah course, you are nurturing the prerequisite knowledge needed to develop these skills further on your own musical destiny.
Accompanying Others And Playing In Ensembles
Yes, you will be well-equipped to accompany a choir or a singer. Because many Musiah pieces are ensemble pieces where you play along with a backing track (that includes other ensemble parts), you learn how to hold your own part while others are playing something different. This skill is invaluable for any musician looking to collaborate with others.
In terms of whether we will add more levels, the course in its current form already achieves its objective: giving you the skills to go forth on your own. However, we continue to add optional extra songs to our library that you can enjoy both during and after your completion of the course.
Additionally, you can now import any song in MusicXML format in Musiah's practice area where you can learn and practice with the help of our advanced piano practice tools.
At the end of the day, if you would like to experience your own life-changing piano lessons journey, you have absolutely come to the right place. I warmly invite you to begin your journey now and discover where your musical talent can take you.
Til next time,
Brendan Hogan L.Mus.A, A.Mus.A.
Piano Teacher & Musiah Inventor
