Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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For most students, the best age to learn guitar is around age 7. But it's important to note that all students are different, so there really isn't a best age to start guitar lessons. Realistically, students can start guitar lessons as soon as they can comfortably hold a small-scale guitar and press down the strings.
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Learn More »Your child has basic finger dexterity. Playing the guitar doesn’t require significant finger strength, but having basic finger dexterity will make it far easier for beginners to learn songs and build confidence. Your child is mature enough to start guitar lessons. Age doesn’t have to be the only factor deciding whether your child is ready for lessons. In order to learn the guitar, kids need to have enough maturity to listen to their teachers and take their direction. Tips when starting guitar Here are several tips you can use to help your child when starting guitar: Select the right guitar. Not all guitars are made equal, and knowing which guitar is best for beginners can set your child up to play with confidence and success. This tip is important, since an improperly sized guitar can turn a rewarding experience into a frustrating one. Try out several guitars to see how they fit, and look at multiple sizes (full size, half size, etc.) to figure out what fits your child best. Not all guitars are made equal, and knowing which guitar is best for beginners can set your child up to play with confidence and success. This tip is important, since an improperly sized guitar can turn a rewarding experience into a frustrating one. Try out several guitars to see how they fit, and look at multiple sizes (full size, half size, etc.) to figure out what fits your child best. Use a guitar pick. Guitar picks can make it easier for kids to play, especially for kids with tender or sensitive fingers. Try out different thicknesses to find the one that’s best for you. It will take some guidance from a guitar instructor and some practice to master the use of the pick, but learning this skill will ultimately pay off. Guitar picks can make it easier for kids to play, especially for kids with tender or sensitive fingers. Try out different thicknesses to find the one that’s best for you. It will take some guidance from a guitar instructor and some practice to master the use of the pick, but learning this skill will ultimately pay off. Practice daily – even if it’s just for 20 minutes. Shorter, more frequent practice is more productive than longer, occasional practice. Try to help your child retain what they learn in class by scheduling time for practice every day. Shorter, more frequent practice is more productive than longer, occasional practice. Try to help your child retain what they learn in class by scheduling time for practice every day. Start with light-gauge guitar strings. Beginners should start with light-gauge strings, as heavier strings may be hard for smaller hands to fret or press down.
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Read More »Beginners should start with light-gauge strings, as heavier strings may be hard for smaller hands to fret or press down. Buy an electric tuner. Playing in tune is essential for students learning to play guitar! And clip-on tuners are an inexpensive and easy way to tune a guitar. Playing in tune is essential for students learning to play guitar! And clip-on tuners are an inexpensive and easy way to tune a guitar. Play guitar with others. Playing music with other people is a fun and effective way to apply concepts learned in lessons. School of Rock provides students with the opportunity to immediately play with others. This greatly accelerates the learning process. Is it ever too late to learn guitar? It’s never too late to learn guitar! While there are definite advantages to learning the guitar at an early age, all it really takes is the desire to learn and the motivation to practice. School of Rock teaches adult students all the time, and there’s no reason to let the kids have all the fun! Many adults take guitar lessons at School of Rock, where they meet with other musicians and learn to play onstage.
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