Optimal Timing in Piano Education: Utilizing Alfred Books and Tonebase

Hi Nazim, have you considered learning with a teacher as well? 
Best wishes,

Aaron

Hello Nazim..Glad to hear that you are undertaking your "piano journey".  As a piano enthusiast,   I am a product of private lessons as well as self motivation.    I am very much a fan of classical so perhaps our learning paths are more similar than not (although I have been playing on and off  for 30+ years).   In my opinion, Tonebase has much to offer to pianists and musicians of all levels.  I understand your feeling that it may be a bit advanced; however in my opinion Tonebase as an  overall resource is a very valuable one for all levels of musicians. I don't believe that your current Alfred-All-In-One learning path and Tonebase need to be mutually exclusive.  (although I do believe that you should begin to study under the guidance of a teacher as you do not want to develop poor technique or habits which can come between you and your ability to play classical pieces correctly).  Tonebase is very impressive and diverse; it has much to offer all levels of ability, including a community that shares (your) similar passion for music.  Best of luck as you move forward with your piano studies.  We'd all love to hear you play one day!  

--Steven L.

Hi, I share the same situation like you, started learning piano when I was 44, more than a year ago. I had the similar impression that Tonebase is a little advanced when I first found the platform. However, it has content for all levels. There are many basic courses that I find very useful, from music theory, techniques, scales, etc... to hand/body movement. For example, the course about the Taubman Approach really helps me avoiding pain and improving sound quality. 

Tonebase offers 14 days trial. I dont know you have tried it already?  

I agree with Andy Ng. Furthermore, listening to more advanced lessons, even if you are not ready to play at that level, will help you develop an “ear” for the music. Best wishes for continued perseverance and success. Piano is such a wonderful life diversion.

Hi Nazim, I think that  tonebass  can only  help you evolve in your piano learning,  whatever your level. .

You don,t have to understand everything  the first time, give yourself the time you need to integrate each lesson. 

Tonebass is an important additon, not only for learning but also for feeling surrounded by a community of caring pianists who only want the best for us. 

I also believe that a private piano teacher is an important addition to progressing in classical piano music. 

For my part, I made the mistake of depriving myself of it for to many years. Today I have to return to the beginner's path despite more than 25 years of piano playing.  I have to come back to level 5. Don't make the same mistake as me. Lol! 

Yes I think you can already register on tonebass, it will never be an obsolete investment. 

It  help me a lot' and I think it can help you to.