Piano Lessons: Typically, lessons that are 30 minutes in length are recommended for younger beginner students, 45 minute lessons are recommended for older beginners or intermediate students and 75 minute lessons are recommended for advanced students. To be most effective, it is recommended that students schedule one lesson per week. Methods: Depending on the student, teaching methods include the Suzuki Piano School, the Faber Piano Adventures, Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Bastien Piano Basics, Alfred's Music for Little Mozarts, The Robert Pace Keyboard Approach, and John Thompson's Modern Graded Course for the Piano.