Here are the most frequently asked questions about our Music Lessons. If you still have questions please contact us at (716) 677-0908 or email our Lesson Director at [email protected].
Lessons are 30 minutes in length, held once weekly. The lessons are taught one-on-one to ensure that complete attention is given to the student. For our younger students, Instructors may look to bring the parents in to the lesson for the last few moments to allow for progress to be shown and to reiterate at home practice assignments. It is important to note that your lesson day and time will remain the same from week to week(example: Your first lesson is on a Tuesday at 4pm, it is important to know that this is your weekly time slot).
There truly is no way to determine what age is too young, as there are exceptions to every rule. For drum students, we have students consistently enrolled in the 4-6 years of age range. For guitar, as there is a bit more coordination involved initially, we usually find students aged 7 and older will benefit most from lessons. This is an approximation and there always exceptions.
If the child is under the age of 7, store policy requires that you remain in the store and/or waiting room during their lesson. If they are older than 8 years, you may stay in the waiting room or leave the store. Should parents leave the premises, we do encourage returning at least 5 minutes prior to the end of the lesson as the Instructor may look to meet to discuss progress and how parents may better assist at home practices.
We hear this question a lot. It is a common misconception that you must begin an instrument as a child. We have many adult beginners that benefit from our program. Your success truly depends on your commitment to the instrument and practice, and not the age you are when you start lessons. We have adults that are accomplished musicians as well, and looking to take their skills to the next level. Music is a process; you never stop learning.
You will need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your lesson. This is to complete the registration process with the Program Director prior to the beginning of your first session. For Guitar students, bring your guitar, picks, tuner, and strap. Amps/wires are provided. Drum students should be prepared with a pair of drum sticks that you plan to use. For piano students, we provide grand piano style keyboards in the studio rooms. During your first lesson, your required book will be shown to you. Any other specific questions, please call to speak with our Lesson Program Director at 677-0908.
At this time we do not offer an online monthly payment option or an auto-debit plan. All lesson payments are taken care of in-store. Your first month’s payment + registration fee is paid via credit card, cash, or check at the front of the store, OR credit card over the phone. After this, each subsequent month is paid directly to your instructor, in the form of check or cash.
24 hours’ notice is required for all cancellations, with limited exceptions. You will need to contact your Instructor directly when a cancellation occurs. Your Instructor will work with you to provide an agreeable make up session if applicable. Please do not call the store for cancellations.
Having your own instrument is essential to getting the most out of your practice. As we do not offer rentals, and since choosing the right instrument for you is a very personal experience, our store staff is more than happy to help you find the perfect fit for you and your budget.
We get this question often – and it’s understandable to wonder when your investment will finally pay off! However, there is no clear time table for your success in music. This all depends on your personal dedication. Like anything else, you will always get out what you put in!
No - this is the quickest way to enroll, but if online registration isn’t for you, our staff would be more than happy to register you in-store or over the phone at any time!
All lessons are currently one-on-one. However, our lesson director will work with you to ensure that both of you either have back-to-back lesson times, or the same lesson time with different instructors, so that you can still enjoy the experience together!
We would be happy to accommodate any requests that would help make families more comfortable in our lesson program. While the lesson would still be one-on-one only, you’re welcome to sit in and observe your child’s lesson to help ease anxiety, especially in the first few lessons.
