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Frequently Asked Questions
1. At what age should my child start music lessons?
Students are typically ready to begin lessons in Kindergarten. Sometimes they are even ready the summer before. How can you tell? If your son or daughter is able to focus in a group environment at school without problems, OR can focus with minimal redirection, he or she is ready!
2. Which instrument is best for my child to start with?
We typically start with Piano Lessons, due to the fact that this instrument offers a better visual representation of how music works. Furthermore, younger children will often experience faster results on the piano. Yet, if a child has a burning desire to play a different instrument, we absolutely go with it!
3. How much practice time will my child need?
It depends on the age of the child. Typically, we do not push a practice routine until a child is around 7 or 8 years old. That being said, your son or daughter will make maximal progress in his or her first years by devoting at least 15 minutes per day, 5-6 days per week. This can be done with the help of a parent even as young as 5 years old.
As the music gets more advanced, we like to see at least 30 minutes per practice session by the ages of 9 or 10, and then 45-60 minutes in high school, if possible.
We realize, however, that children have many competing activities and as long as there is some level of regular commitment demonstrated, we will match your child's pace in our lessons.
4. What qualifications do your teachers have?
All of our instructors are certified professional musicians with professional degrees. We are fortunate to have access to teachers who trained in the finest conservatories and university programs and many have graduate degrees in performance. Yet, we recognize that this is not enough - when we hire music teachers, we aim for instructors with that "spark in their eye" who have a contagious enthusiasm for passing the torch of music to the next generation.
5. What if my child doesn’t like it or wants to quit?
We realize that sometimes our music lessons are just not the right fit for a particular child. Every student who enrolls gets a trial period that lasts anywhere from 1-4 weeks. Here's how it works:
When you sign up in a given month, we prorate your bill through the last day of that calendar month. During this period, known as the trial, if you don't find us to be a good fit for ANY reason, we will withdraw your child, refund the unused lessons not taken, and even the registration fee.
There is really very little to lose.
Contact us at lessons@maestromusicians.com or 339-329-9894 for more info today!