Q: Do I need a piano at home to take piano lessons?
A: It is ideal if you do have a piano at home, but you can start lessons by using an electric keyboard
to practice on. Most of our students rent or buy small electric keyboards practice on at home. We
recommend a keyboard that has regular sized keys and a touch sensitive response. A touch
sensitive keyboard means if you press a key harder it will play louder and if you press a key softer it
will play quieter.
Q: Why don’t you do group instrumental music lessons?
A: Every person learns in their own unique way. If we have a class of students it is impossible to
ensure that each student has fully understood the concept. Also a teacher cannot physically ensure
that the technical aspect of playing is proper for each student of a group as they can only be watching
so many things at once. Private lessons ensure that each student is taught in a way that is uniquely
designed for them. Our goal is not to get as many students in a room as possible at one time, but to
ensure that each student is getting the best music education possible. Many students switch over to
us from group lessons. We notice that many students in group programs develop bad technique
habits or don’t fully understand concepts because of lack of personal attention.
Q: How long does it take to learn an instrument?
A: There is no set answer of how long it takes to learn an instrument. With regular practice a basic
level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long
term basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.
Q: I don't have any musical background or ability; can I still help my child
practice?
A: Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to
help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times
per day the student will progress. Many parents occasionally sit in on their child's music lesson to
get an idea of the proper way a song should sound or how the student should be positioning their
hands.
A: It is ideal if you do have a piano at home, but you can start lessons by using an electric keyboard
to practice on. Most of our students rent or buy small electric keyboards practice on at home. We
recommend a keyboard that has regular sized keys and a touch sensitive response. A touch
sensitive keyboard means if you press a key harder it will play louder and if you press a key softer it
will play quieter.
Q: Why don’t you do group instrumental music lessons?
A: Every person learns in their own unique way. If we have a class of students it is impossible to
ensure that each student has fully understood the concept. Also a teacher cannot physically ensure
that the technical aspect of playing is proper for each student of a group as they can only be watching
so many things at once. Private lessons ensure that each student is taught in a way that is uniquely
designed for them. Our goal is not to get as many students in a room as possible at one time, but to
ensure that each student is getting the best music education possible. Many students switch over to
us from group lessons. We notice that many students in group programs develop bad technique
habits or don’t fully understand concepts because of lack of personal attention.
Q: How long does it take to learn an instrument?
A: There is no set answer of how long it takes to learn an instrument. With regular practice a basic
level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long
term basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.
Q: I don't have any musical background or ability; can I still help my child
practice?
A: Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to
help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times
per day the student will progress. Many parents occasionally sit in on their child's music lesson to
get an idea of the proper way a song should sound or how the student should be positioning their
hands.
Common Music Questions and Answers
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