We see these claims all the time; both online and offline. And with our dollars being stretched so tightly these days, it can be pretty scary to put our money out for something we're not sure we're going to like or use.
Therefore most retailers and service providers offer to give you your money back if you aren't satisfied, but do most piano teachers? Is it possible for anyone to guarantee that you will learn to play the piano?
Your success with any piano teacher or online piano lesson program is going to be dependent on your own level of commitment to follow the program faithfully, making time for regular practice. No one can do that for you.
The real claim, of course, is that your personal satisfaction with the program is guaranteed. Some online piano teachers give you only 30 to 90 days to decide if you like their program.
30-90 days is fine to decide if you like a book or a chair. However, when learning a progressive skill such as playing the piano, you'll need more time to make a good decision on whether you want to keep the lessons or get your money back.
Before you can know for sure if you're going to be happy with an online piano lesson program, you need to consider several factors. For instance:
- Are you making progress?
- Does your learning style match the teaching method?
- Do you feel supported by the teacher/program?
- Can you easily understand the lessons?
- Are you getting good content for your investment?
- Can you see yourself continuing with this program on a long-term basis?
If you're forced to make your decision in too short of a time, you might end up stuck with something you are not sure about, or you might give up something that you really should have kept.
With that said, I recommend that you choose a program that offers a no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee, for at least 120 days from purchase.
While 120 days is the minimum, the gold standard of guarantees is - of course - the 365 day guarantee. If a product has a full year guarantee, that alone speaks volumes about the quality of the product and the creator's confidence that their lessons will work for you.
Only you will determine your success. Only you can guarantee that you will learn to play the piano. The learning process has to be enjoyable and effective and has to hold your interest.
So don't lock yourself into a program that doesn't give you adequate time to decide if you're satisfied.
