Question 1

Do piano teachers come to your home in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In-home piano lessons are widely available across SF. Craft Music teachers serve all SF neighborhoods including Mission, Noe Valley, Castro, Marina, Pacific Heights, Richmond, Sunset, Bernal Heights, and Glen Park.

Question 2

What piano should I buy before starting piano lessons?

Accepted Answer

Buy an 88-key digital piano with weighted keys. Budget options from Yamaha, Casio, Roland, and Kawai all offer entry-level 88-key weighted digital pianos suitable for the first few years of lessons. Do not buy a 61-key unweighted keyboard, as it will limit progress and need to be replaced within 6 months.

Question 3

At what age should my child start piano lessons in SF?

Accepted Answer

Most kids are ready between age 5 and 7. Some Suzuki-method programs start at 4. The signals a child is ready are: they can name letters, sit focused for 15 minutes, and show curiosity about the piano.

Question 4

Are online piano lessons as effective as in-person for a young child?

Accepted Answer

For students age 7 and up, online piano lessons work well. For children under age 7, in-home is typically better because the teacher can physically guide hand position, which is hard to do through a screen. Many SF families use in-home during the school year and switch to online during summer travel.

Question 5

Which SF neighborhoods does Craft Music cover for in-home piano lessons?

Accepted Answer

All SF neighborhoods plus the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda), the peninsula (Daly City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View), and Marin County (Mill Valley, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon).

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