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5 Ways To Get The Most From Your Music Lessons

June 20, 2011

At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we believe learning music should be a rewarding and lifelong experience. Whether you’re just starting out or returning to music after many years, the following tips can help set the stage for success.


1. Start at the Right Age

For Adults:
Adults can begin music lessons at any time! Success depends much more on your willingness to commit to regular practice than on age. We teach many beginners who start in their 50s, 60s, and beyond with great results.

For Children:
Starting lessons at the right age is important for a positive experience. While some believe “the earlier, the better,” beginning too soon can sometimes lead to frustration. Waiting until a child is ready can lead to faster progress and greater enjoyment.

Here are some general starting age guidelines:

  • Birth – 5 years old: Group preschool music classes are ideal. Private lessons usually aren’t effective at this stage.

  • Piano/Keyboard: Private lessons start around age 5, when attention spans and memory skills are strong enough.

  • Guitar (Acoustic/Electric): Best starting age is around 7, when finger strength improves. Bass guitar usually starts around age 10.

  • Voice: Recommended starting age is 8, due to the physical development needed for proper technique.

  • Drums: Typically age 8 and older, when students can physically reach pedals and cymbals.

  • Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet: Usually best to start around age 9 or older because of lung capacity needs.

  • Violin: Students can start as young as age 5.


2. Take Lessons in a Professional Environment

A professional teaching environment helps students stay focused and free from distractions like TV, phones, pets, and siblings.
In a music school, lessons are a serious commitment for both students and teachers, not a casual hobby. Being surrounded by other students of varying levels and hearing different instruments also helps build motivation and inspiration.


3. Use Recognized Teaching Materials

Using professionally developed lesson materials ensures a well-rounded education. Whether you’re a young beginner or an adult learner, there are books and methods specifically designed for your needs. These materials are researched, tested, and continually updated — making it easier to learn and ensuring nothing important gets missed.

An added benefit: if you ever move to a different city, a new teacher will be able to pick up right where you left off.


4. Make Practicing Easier

Practice is essential for improvement, but it doesn’t have to feel like a chore.
Here are a few tips to make practicing more manageable:

  • Set a Routine: Practice at the same time every day so it becomes part of your regular schedule.

  • Use Repetition, Not Time: Instead of setting a long practice timer, focus on repetition. For example, play a piece 4 times rather than practicing for 30 minutes.

  • Offer Rewards: Small rewards — like a special treat, a sticker, or simply praise — can make a big difference. Encouragement goes a long way!

Remember: a missed day of practice isn’t a disaster. Simply start fresh the next day.


5. Have Fun

Music should be a source of joy, not stress.
Try not to put unrealistic expectations on yourself or your child. Everyone learns at their own pace — and that’s okay. Enjoy the journey, celebrate small victories, and keep the focus on the love of music.

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