Piano teacher for 5 year old (Arlington, Burke: school, price, activities)

[Mnseca]

Can anyone recommend a (reasonably priced) piano teacher for a 5 year old? My son really wants to learn, and I don't know how to play.

[robbobobbo]

You probably should indicate your general location and how far you're willing to drive if you want lessons in the teacher's home.

[LynchburgLover]

And what you consider "reasonably priced".

You can also ask at music stores, like Melody Music in Sterling/Leesburg.

[Mnseca]

Sorry, I left out the location - Fairfax. Anywhere in Fairfax, Burke, Springfield, also Gainesville and Manassas would be OK.

I think a reasonable price is 20-35 dollars for 30 minutes, or less for 15 minutes.

[JfromReston]

I think your expected rates are too low.

Here is the rate information for a suzuki piano teacher in Reston to give you an example.
suzukimethod

At age 5 I would be more interested in a couple years of general music classes.
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[cdmurphy]

Originally Posted by Mnseca

Sorry, I left out the location - Fairfax. Anywhere in Fairfax, Burke, Springfield, also Gainesville and Manassas would be OK.

I think a reasonable price is 20-35 dollars for 30 minutes, or less for 15 minutes.

Too far for you, but for comparison's sake, the Brambleton Piano Studio charges $30 per 30 minute lesson for beginners ($120 per month). A larger music school in Ashburn, Minton's Academy of Music, charges $130 per month (4 30 minute lessons). I don't think your price expectations are unreasonable.