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Piano teachers typically begin by teaching the basics of music theory and keyboard geography, then move on to learning simple melodies and chords. The very first lesson may include:

1. Familiarizing the student with the piano keyboard.
2. Teaching the names of the notes on the keyboard and their positions on the staff.
3. Introducing the student to the concept of reading written music.
4. Teaching the student how to produce a good sound from the instrument by practicing proper hand position, fingering, and learning to read and play simple rhythmic patterns.