If you have been looking for online piano lessons recently than chances are you have seen quite a few options out there and are possibly unsure as to which one to pick. This article will discuss qualities to look for in a program to help you make your decision. You have the option of free lessons versus paid and even though the free lessons may be tempting, I will tell you what is lacking with this type of instruction.

When deciding between online piano lesson programs you need to first look for the type of instruction you will be getting. Without some video and/or audio samples to help you learn you may find yourself up a musical creek without a paddle. So the first thing you will want to make sure the program has is either virtual training through videos or at the very least some audio clips so you can hear what it is you should be playing.

The second thing you will want is some structure; this means some form of course work to follow so you aren't just learning bits from here and bits from there, this can be a huge problem with using free lessons. While you may be able to learn a song this way, you won't be able to learn the core essentials of music theory and reading music. If you only want to learn to play by ear than that is fine, but if you really want to learn how to play piano so that you can sit down and eventually play anything, you will want to learn the basics and this cannot happen from most free lessons out there.

One thing to avoid when looking for lessons is a monthly membership, this is not necessary and since one of the huge bonuses to learning piano online is paying less than you typcially would for traditional lessons, try to avoid anything with repeat payments. There are several high quality programs on the internet that do not require more than a single payment for their course.

Another thing to consider if you are picking between two programs is how many bonuses are offered. There are a couple of programs that offer really attractive bonuses that are included with the initial payment, these bonuses can greatly enhance your learning and make it really fun.

So in summary, when searching for online piano lessons, to know whether it is a quality program and well worth the investment, make sure there are video and/or audio files included in the course, some form of structure to the material and most importantly avoid anything that wants to take your money every month; that is not necessary in order to learn online.

Learning to play the piano can be both fun and rewarding and the internet has made it even easier for anyone to do.