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Piano Lesson

Piano Lessons

In-person or online, the choice is yours.

Royal Ontario Music Academy offers three main options for taking piano lessons. You can choose to have in-person piano lessons at the teacher's home, in your own home, or online piano lessons. Each option comes with its own set of pros and cons, so we’ve created a list below to help you decide which format works best for your needs. If you feel the advantages of a particular lesson type outweigh the drawbacks, then that option is likely the best fit for you. For example, if you're comfortable commuting and prefer a structured environment, in-person lessons at the teacher's home may be ideal. If you'd like assistance choosing the most suitable format, feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to guide you!.

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William​

Expert in Piano

William, founder of the Royal Ontario Academy of Music, brings over 30 years of experience teaching piano, saxophone, and theory—helping students of all ages achieve their musical dreams with personalized guidance and excellence.

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Christopher

Expert in Piano

Christopher is a versatile pianist and music enthusiast dedicated to making lessons fun, personalized, and inspiring—helping students build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for music.

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Aidan

Expert in Piano

Passionate piano teacher in Pickering, helping students of all ages build skills, confidence, and a love for music through expressive and creative lessons.

Piano Instructors

Lesson Type

Pros

Cons

In-person Lessons (teacher's home)

  • Learn at the teacher’s home at an affordable rate

  • The accountability factor is increased as you will be learning outside your home

  • Teachers can physically correct wrong posture and/or technique

  • It’s possible for teachers and students to duet together

  • Build a deeper connection with the teacher, which can facilitate learning

  • You will need to spend extra time and money commuting to the teacher’s home

  • You are responsible for bringing any notebooks, stationery, and your instrument to the teacher’s home

  • Parents are generally not permitted to sit in and observe during the lesson (depending on the teacher)

  • Increased exposure if the student or teacher is ill

  • Rescheduling isn’t as flexible as is the case with online learning

In-person Lessons (student's home)

  • Learn at the teacher’s home at an affordable rate

  • The accountability factor is increased as you will be learning outside your home

  • Teachers can physically correct wrong posture and/or technique

  • It’s possible for teachers and students to duet together

  • Build a deeper connection with the teacher, which can facilitate learning

  • A $10 surcharge applies since the teacher will be coming to your home

  • Might be prone to distractions especially if you are living with others at home

  • Parents are generally not permitted to sit in and observe during the lesson (depending on the teacher)

  • Increased exposure if the student or teacher is ill

  • Rescheduling isn’t as flexible as is the case with online learning

Online Lessons

  • Online lessons

  • Learn from the comfort of your home at an affordable rate

  • Not having to commute to the teacher’s home means you save time and money on travel

  • You won’t be limited based on your location - you can have a lesson from anywhere in Ontario!

  • Parents are able to “sit in” during the lesson to see what their child is

  • Might experience audio/video issues and lag depending on the strength of your internet connection

  • You will need to invest in a decent webcam and microphone if you don’t already have them

  • Won’t be able to have a lesson with a power outage or internet outage

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