Everyone dream to play a piano. Any musical form may be played on piano. That’s the versatility of the instrument. There are thousands of piano teachers across the world. In India too, popularity of the instrument is on a rise, thanks to the popularity and affordability of the digital pianos. Many students are opting for piano classes in Kolkata too. In Kolkata the choices are a bit limited though. There are a few teachers who teach with their own methodology and there are a few teachers who follow an international curriculum. Music schools like Academy for Musical Excellence follow an international curriculum based on the best teaching practices in Germany, Italy and France. Students too get different exposures including international master classes and scholarships. There are a handful of piano teachers who prepare students for the international piano competitions too. In fact the quality of pianists in Kolkata is improving and quite a few of them are getting international exposures. Some of them are even taking piano as a career option too. Learning piano take years of systematic learning and disciplined practice. One may become an accomplished pianist and even do a PHD on Piano. The piano learning process in very structured. Quality of piano classes in Kolkata is quite high too as well trained young teachers are imparting international standard music education in the city of joy. Teachers like Surendranath Majumdar have published a series of piano books for beginners.
With the availability of digital pianos, many city children are getting a chance to practice piano at home. Many academic schools too are having proper music classes. New music schools and private studios are opening too at different parts of the city and neighbouring districts. Though the number of concerts for young pianists is very limited in the city. Schools like AMEC organize periodic concerts for students. Platforms like Yuva Music Festival provide an opportunity for other students to showcase their talent too. Overall, the picture of piano learning in Kolkata is improving and the future is quite bright.
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