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When is a good time for someone to start music lessons?

12/11/2020

3 Comments

 
By: Renee Bordner
​NWE Music Studio Director
​As the studio owner, as a piano teacher and as a mom I am often asked when is a good time for someone to start music lessons.  I am often asked if a child is too young or a senior citizen is too old.  I am happy to address this question here but if you have additional questions, please contact me directly.  I am happy to discuss your specific situation and help guide you in deciding what is best.

For me, the answer is very simple. If someone is excited and interested in learning then that is the perfect time or age to learn.  Students are never too old!  Sometimes students are too young for private one on one lessons and may be more appropriate for a group music and movement setting.  I do suggest starting very young students off with shorter lessons and an instructor who specializes in working with beginner students.

We do not have set semesters and required numbers of lessons for students for these very reasons.  Not all students' needs and interests fit neatly into semesters and lesson packages. I feel it is best for a student to start lessons when they are ready and interested even if it is in the middle of an academic grading period.

Another question I am often asked is how long of a lesson should my student have.  I typically recommend a half hour lesson for a beginner student and then increase the lesson time after a student shows signs of readiness.  To me signs of readiness include when a student says things like, "But wait I want to show you this!", when a student is still asking more questions that are relevant to the lesson even after the lesson is over or when a student simply does not have enough material to practice throughout the week.  In our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website, you can also see our team's recommendations on lengths of lessons.  http://www.note-worthyexperiences.com/faqs.html  these recommendations are truly recommendations and not set rules for our students. I always suggest discussing increasing lesson lengths with your instructor to weigh the benefits and discuss expectations.  

I am also always happy to discuss lesson plans, lesson readiness and goals for students at any time.  Feel free to reach out to me to chat further. 
3 Comments
Victoria Addington link
1/26/2022 06:21:21 am

Thank you for explaining that if someone is thrilled and curious about learning music then that is the perfect time or age to start music lessons. My son wants to learn piano, but I'm afraid he's too young for it. Reading through your post made me realize that it's the best time to enroll him in private online music lessons.

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Renee Bordner
1/27/2022 02:59:41 pm

Thank you for your comment. We are happy to chat further to answer your questions. Feel free to call Renee at 978.443.0480 or email her at rbordner@note-worthyexperiences.com

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National Guitar Academy link
6/30/2022 01:18:18 am

That is accurate! It doesn't matter what age. Finding the will and passion is an essential step toward learning or increasing your skills as a musician.

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