Here are some FAQ (frequently asked questions) about Right Notes Music and taking music lessons.
Q: Is 4 years old too young to start music lessons?
A: It really depends on the child. Many 4 year olds might find 30 minutes much too long to pay attention. Then there are those who are so gifted the earlier the instruction, the better.
Q: Can you be too old to start learning to play an instrument?
A: No! I believe it’s possible to start learning an instrument at the ripe old age of 100; however… learning music is like learning a new language. Just as learning another language is easier the younger you start, so goes music. A burning desire and willingness to practice will overcome most obstacles, so age should not be a deterrent.
Q: I have a crazy schedule ~ can I just call each week and set up a time for my (my kid’s) lesson?
A: I would have to say, for my studio, no. Some teachers might do that, but for me it won’t work because it won’t work for you. It’s really best to have a set time every week so that you can schedule your practice times accordingly. In addition, it is so easy to get out of the habit of going to lessons when you miss here and there. Pretty soon, you’ll have missed several lessons in a row and the desire to continue will fade. Furthermore, when you schedule your lesson time, you OWN that time. It’s not easy for me to fill open spots at the last minute.
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Q: My child really wants to play the guitar, but I want her to have a strong music foundation first by learning the piano. What’s the best way to go?
A: Yes, piano does form a good foundation; however, if your child has a strong desire to play guitar, my inclination would be to get guitar lessons from a teacher who will include theory instruction and perhaps include some basic piano demonstration along the way. Once your child has taken lessons for a while on guitar, you may want to include piano if the child expresses interest. Sometimes it’s a natural progression.
Q: How long will it take before my child will be able to play a song?
A: First of all, every student is different. Second, is your goal to have your child play a song, or learn to play an instrument? I can teach almost anyone to play a song in 30 minutes, but they wouldn’t know a thing about music, their instrument or anything other than what they learned by rote. I would expect an average student would need at least 6 weeks of instruction before they would play a song and really understand all the ingredients that go into that particular song. Too many students (and parents) get frustrated when they aren’t able to play like a professional after a few weeks. Music is very intricate and has many, many layers of information. In addition, it takes time for the brain, the ears, eyes and fingers all to come together in order to play an instrument. Even vocally, there are a lot of elements that go into learning to produce sounds at will in a way that’s pleasing. Yes, some people are naturally gifted and music comes easily to them; but they are a small percentage of the general population.
Q: How long should I expect to take lessons?
A: Some would say music instruction is a life-long endeavor. If it’s something you want to do for a living, it might be a life-long endeavor. If it’s a hobby, then I would say, when you can play the songs you want and have reached a level to which you’re satisified you’ve reached the end of taking lessons. As I’ve mentioned before, everyone is different. Everyone learns at a different pace, takes to different instruments more easily than others, etc.
Q: If I haven’t had time to practice, can I or should I just postpone my lesson?
A: Rescheduling or delaying lessons because of lack of practice is strongly discouraged. Even if you haven’t practiced, which is also highly discouraged, you should still take advantage of your weekly lesson to perhaps clear up something you may have forgotten since the previous lesson, or with which you are having difficulty. Delaying lessons is not a habit that encourages improvement or fosters a commitment to learning music.
Furthermore, if it becomes a regular habit, it is quite likely that your lessons will be terminated. To be brutally honest, if a student doesn’t take their success seriously, then I would rather fill that time with a student who will.