Common Music Questions and Answers
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 for practice. Most of our students rent or buy small electric keyboards to 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 lighter, it will play softer.
Q: How long does it take to learn an instrument?
A: There is no set answer for 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 constantly be 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. If parents have questions, they are welcome to 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.
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