We get this question all the time: “How often should my child be practicing guitar?” And our answer? It depends—but we’re not going to leave you hanging. Below is a clear, realistic practice framework based on what we see working for students in our private lessons across all ages and experience levels. This post is
There’s something magical about hearing your child sing a show tune at full volume in the back seat. As both a music teacher and a parent, I’ve found that bonding through musical theater has become one of the most joyful—and surprising—ways to connect with my child. If you’ve ever caught your kid humming “Defying Gravity”
As a team of dedicated music teachers who specialize in guitar lessons for performers, we often hear this question from parents: “If my child is already performing confidently on stage, do they really need guitar lessons?” The short answer? Yes! Performing well doesn’t mean a player has mastered foundational technique, musical literacy, or healthy playing
For parents of children who have been playing an instrument for years, when your child announces that they would like to pursue a different instrument it can feel like a gut punch. The desire to learn a new instrument can conjure up all sorts of emotions and questions. After all, it’s a big investment financially
During the last year and a half, COVID-19 has forced everyone to stay home and rethink their habits. This especially applied to music teachers, and students, who adapted to teaching and learning musical instruments from home. A good teacher that offers, for example, piano lessons for kids, understands well how to assess ability and adjust
At first glance, a piano simply looks like a bunch of black and white keys attached to a box in that instantly recognizable harp shape. You may be surprised to hear that a grand piano contains about 12,000 parts in total! That may sound overwhelming at first, however, most of those parts work together and
If your child has recently started Denver drum lessons, chances are that you’re about to face the challenge of setting up your very first drum set. This can be tricky since the drum set is not one instrument, it’s several! Proper placement of each part of the drum set is crucial to making sure that
As voice teachers, we’re often asked: “How young is too young for singing lessons?” The truth is, the best age to start voice lessons depends on your child’s development, interests, and goals—not just their birthday. Below, we’ll walk you through what to look for when deciding if your child is ready to begin their vocal
Some parents say that they forced their child to play an instrument at a young age, and by the time they were older, their children abandoned it because they hated it. As a parent, you’re probably used to the conflicting advice around when to find a music teacher near me for your children. Other parents
As a private guitar teacher, I’ve heard this question dozens of times—usually right after we start talking about scales, chords, or key signatures: “But do I really need theory to be a good guitar player?” Short answer? Yes. Longer answer? Music theory for guitarists isn’t about memorizing rules—it’s about understanding your instrument in a way
