Frequent Questions. Please call us if you do not see an answer to a question you may have.
Q. How long does it take to learn an instrument?
A. Sorry, there is no set answer to this question. With regular practice a basic level of playing can be accomplished in as little as a few months. Of course for a more advanced level it will take longer. The majority of our students continue lessons long term because they want to constantly improve and they find the lessons stimulating and enjoyable.
Q. My child is interested in learning the guitar. Does he/she have to begin on an acoustic or on an electric guitar?
A. An acoustic guitar that is easy to play (has lighter string tension) is less confusing than an electric guitar. We recommend that the student begins on an acoustic guitar in order to understand it's fundamentals. Once they have a basic knowledge of the instrument, then they can change over to the electric guitar.
Q. Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons?
A. Ideally, having a piano is the way to go, but you can start on an electric keyboard. We recommend a keyboard with full sized keys and a touch sensitive response. (A touch sensitive response means the harder you hit the key the louder the sound that results, and vise versa).
Q. I don't have any musical background or ability, can I still help my child practice?
A. Yes, even though you are not able to play an instrument yourself, you may be able to help your child. Simply monitoring that a child has practiced his or her instrument is a great help. Parents are also allowed to sit in on the child's lessons to get an idea of what the song is supposed to sound like, or the proper position for playing the instrument.
Q. My child is only interested in rock and roll, can he benefit from taking lessons?
A. No matter what style of music a person is interested in, the fundamentals of music still apply. Learning the terminology (language) of music and developing a comprehensive knowledge of music does not impede one's ability to "rock out". It actually will allow a person to develop to a higher level of playing no matter what style they prefer.
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