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Average rating 5 ⭐ from 8+ reviews. Our students love their piano lessons!
375 R/h
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Contact your tutor and chat through your goals — scales, music theory, ABRSM exam prep or simply learning your favourite song. Set your schedule: in-person, online or both.

With the Student Pass, explore piano classes near me in Johannesburg: reach as many tutors as you like for a month. Chords, classical or improvisation — grow at your own pace.

Teaching yourself piano works up to a point — certain skills are very hard to develop without feedback.
A private piano tutor accelerates progress and prevents bad habits from taking root — a trial lesson is a great way to see the difference.
The average cost of piano lessons in Johannesburg is around R375/h.
The cost depends on a few key elements:
Most teachers offer a trial lesson so you can test their approach before committing.
Understanding the 80/20 rule helps you practise smarter, not longer, by concentrating effort where it counts.
A private tutor helps you identify exactly which 20% of your practice will deliver 80% of your results — saving time and accelerating progress significantly.
Piano tutors in Johannesburg have an average rating of 5/5.
8 students have shared their experience.
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Our teachers provide step-by-step guidance and personalised practice strategies
| ✅ Average price: | R375/h |
| ✅ Average response time: | 6h |
| ✅ Tutors available: | 25 |
| ✅ Lesson format: | Face-to-face or online |
Have you visited the new hotel in Sandton City called Hotel Skye? If you have, you would have seen the newest robotic piano. The piano actually plays itself once you have requested a song via the hotel application. The robotic piano is surely something to scream about; however, knowing how to play the piano yourself is a wonderful skill to acquire. Piano lessons for kids have so many underlying benefits that you may not understand initially but will realise after some time. While there is the perk of seeing your little girl or boy hit the right keys to your favourite song, there are several other benefits that your child will reap just by taking piano lessons from an early age. You do want your children to be disciplined. Enrolling your child in piano lessons is one way to beneficially discipline your child. Children need to understand from a young age that not everything that they want can happen with the touch of a button. Playing the piano is a skill that they have to acquire over time. There is no instant gratification for children who are learning to play the piano. It takes months of practise to become perfect. For children, making sure that they attend their weekly piano practice is a form of discipline in itself. Aside from discipline, learning to play the piano also boosts the self-esteem of children. As soon as your child is able to play his or her favourite song on the piano keys, self-confidence automatically improves. Learning to play a new tune is a rewardingly valuable experience. Another important aspect of piano playing is that children learn to problem-solve. If reading music seems far too overwhelming, children need to tackle the task with patience and focus. It is in this way that children gain the patience necessary to tackle complex math problems. In fact, neurological research proves that piano students can grasp mathematics and science more easily. Furthermore, when your child learns to play the piano, he or she becomes more polite. Sophistication is portrayed when someone is playing the piano. Knowing that there are added benefits in teaching your child to play the piano will surely make you want to find piano teachers that can help your child learn this skill.
You are probably asking yourself, “Is there a piano school near me?” The answer is yes! There are many piano schools around Johannesburg. The BRIGHT IVORY School based in Johannesburg is one such school that uses diverse teaching personalities to make learning the different musical instruments a more exciting experience. There is also the Performance Music Academy situated in Craighall Park that teaches keyboard and piano skills as well. There are several schools in and around Johannesburg that may be a joy to attend. You need to decide if a piano school is best for your child or if you would prefer private classes instead. Many parents prefer that a private tutor comes home to further assist with piano lessons. Even when children attend a piano school, parents feel more satisfied when their child gets one-on-one attention to further improve this skill. When it comes to individual attention, the piano instructor can take the uniqueness of the child into account when structuring the lesson. In a music school, a child’s attention may divert and a teacher may not be able to bring the child’s attention back. A private tutor may also incorporate the fundamentals of music into his or her piano lessons. You need to decide whether you prefer having your child learn at a musical school or via private piano lessons.
Working with a private tutor has many perks. We have observed that children have different preferences when it comes to playing the piano. There are some students who do not want to play in minor keys. Many students simply prefer playing only in minor keys. With a private tutor, the student becomes more comfortable playing the piano according to his or her own musical style and preference. Many good private piano teachers will teach students to gain a sense of appreciation for their own musical talent. To prevent your child from giving up on his or her piano lessons, make sure to choose a piano teacher that is just the right fit for your child. It is also good to find a piano teacher who will inspire your child.
If you decide to send your child to a private teacher, perhaps you feel overwhelmed about where to find piano teachers. There are many piano teachers available for you to choose from in Johannesburg. In fact, many piano teachers are just as eager to help your child learn to play the piano. A sure way to find piano lessons for kids with the help of a private piano teacher is by using the Superprof site. Most private Superprof tutors are willing to assist you with your piano lessons in the Johannesburg region. Specific piano teachers on the Superprof site have worked as music teachers at schools and thus will be ideal candidates for teaching piano lessons to kids. Whether you live near the University of Witwatersrand, or in the Melville area, you are bound to find the best piano teacher for you. The benefit of choosing Superprof for your musical journey is that we have selected only the best tutors for you. For beginner lessons, many piano teachers charge a reasonable fee of R250/ h and the teachers provide lessons using a webcam or come to your home to teach. You can also get your first music lesson for your child free of charge. The free lesson can help you decide if a specific tutor is the best teacher for your child. Each piano tutor has their own profile with all of their information openly displayed. On each tutor’s page, you can also read the recommendations given of the tutor. It will put your mind more at ease if you select a piano that comes highly recommended. With piano teachers being in abundance, there is no excuse not to take a leap of faith in a Superprof tutor and get your child to become an expert pianist. Choose a tutor from Superprof with your eyes wide open, and close your eyes as your child plays the piano so beautifully thereafter.
Chantal
Piano tutor
Chantal is kind, patient, generous and supportive! I couldn't have asked for a better teacher and (now) close friend!
Jana, 3 weeks ago
Anthony
Piano tutor
Anthony is as knowledgeable a teacher as one could ever ask for. He understands not just the instrument (piano) and the theory behind it, but also the rich history behind it as well. That wealth of knowledge coupled with the +/- 10 years of teaching...
Jack, 4 months ago
Benice
Piano tutor
Really turned out to a good experience having to learn the piano with Benice, I am enjoying the space and also her way of making music look simple
Pascal, 5 months ago
Rouxné
Piano tutor
3 weeks in and I feel like my piano playing has been taken to new heights. Rouxne is an excellent tutor for all skill levels. My love for the instrument has grown so much in this short space of time. I would recommend Rouxne!
Ryan, 3 days ago
Alex
Piano tutor
Alex is an amazing teacher ! In just two sessions I have experienced change in my range and comfortability in singing. I would 100% recommend Alex if you want to progress fast !
Hulda faila mariaa, 2 weeks ago
Alex
Piano tutor
Alex is a great teacher, he brings a lot of energy and puts you through your paces. This is real voice training that will stretch your range and smooth out your tones. I am amazed with my own progress after only four lessons - I am sustaining notes...
Mark, 2 weeks ago