In a previous article I have discussed the best methods for teaching children to play the piano. It discusses a number of electronic products that can be downloaded or purchased from the Internet. On the whole, they are designed to teach and develop keyboard skills in an entertaining and amusing way.

With children the question “Why do you want to learn the piano?” doesn’t arise - it’s because your parents want you to. For adults, the situation is very much more complex. It could be for any number of reasons. A long-held yearning to produce music, to (ultimately) make money as a musician, to help you understand and enjoy music more, to join a band or orchestra, to assist your children - the list goes on.