The concept of online consulting for Piano playing is a new concept.  Certainly it could not have existed before the Internet, but even now, most teachers would frown on the concept of teaching in any way except the traditional one-on-one, in-person method.

So, how, and why does it work? I call this “consulting” rather than “teaching”. The assumption is that the student can already play the piano, and that he/she is looking for a solution to specific issues. If there is a technical problem in the performance of a composition, or a musical interpretation issue, this is a great way to resolve these issues without the huge time and expense commitments associated with long-time study. The student can be very comfortable in his/her home, while the teacher can listen in his studio and provide educated instruction.

If the student wishes to take lessons for a while, of course, he/she would be very welcomed.

Here are the basic requirements for online consultation: