Category: Starting Lessons

  • Practicing as an Adult

    Chris

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    Practicing as an Adult One common reason adults hesitate to take music lessons is due to the believed time commitment they need to make to practicing outside of lessons.  It shouldn’t be a barrier because practicing as an adult is 100% about your goals and expectations.   Reframing Practice Outside of Lessons Anything is Better Than… Read more

  • Learning Music as an Adult

    Chris

    Learning Music as an Adult Learning Music as an Adult Can Serve Many Different Roles  For many people, music lessons in adulthood fill a different role than they did as a kid. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or returning to one after years away, learning music as an adult can… Read more

  • What Do Music Lessons Cost? A Look At Price and Value

    Chris

    What Do Music Lessons Cost? A Look At Price and Value Music lessons aren’t cheap, but there’s a reason for that.  My music lessons cost between $90-120 per hour depending on the length of your lesson.  Half hour lessons are $60, 45 minute lessons are $80, one hour lessons are $100, and two hour lessons… Read more

  • What Lesson Type Delivers the Best Learning Experience?

    Chris

    What Lesson Type Delivers the Best Learning Experience? Today there are more lesson type options for you or your child to learn to play music than has ever existed before.  Lesson Types Each category has its pros and cons. Its a matter of deciding your priorities and goals and which option fits your needs best.  … Read more

  • What Instrument Should My Child Start With?

    Chris

    What Instrument Should My Child Start With? I hear this question all the time from parents: “What instrument should my child start with?” That is a very good question! Generally speaking, students usually start with one of the following instruments (outside of a typical school band or chorus program): As you can see on my… Read more

  • Is Your Child Ready to Start Music Lessons? How to Recognize Their Love and Discover Its Joy

    Chris

    Wondering if your child is ready for music lessons? It’s one of the most common questions I hear—and the good news is, there are a few clear signs to look for. Lets start with the simplest and most important question: Do they love listening to music?  This is probably the first and most important question.… Read more