Guides

Straight answers about lessons.

Short, practical guides for parents and adult beginners, written by the team at our Downers Grove lessons studio.

What age should a child start music lessons?Signs of readiness, and the best first instrument by age. 6 min read. Guitar or piano first?An honest side-by-side for picking a first instrument. 6 min read. How long does it take to learn guitar?A realistic timeline, from first chords to playing with others. 6 min read. How much should a beginner practice?Realistic daily practice times for kids and adults. 5 min read. Buying a first guitarAcoustic or electric, sizes for kids, and what matters. 6 min read. Is it too late to learn an instrument?What adult beginners and returning players can expect. 5 min read.

Lessons by instrument

GuitarElectric and acoustic, kids and adults. BassGroove, timing and the fastest way into a band. DrumsRudiments and real songs from week one. Piano & keysClassical foundations or pop and rock keys. VoiceBreath, range and confidence. UkuleleA great first instrument for small hands.

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