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Three Tests to Consider If They’re Ready By Emily Kline The phone rings on a Friday afternoon and a curious dad asks me, “My daughter wants to take piano lessons but I think she’s too young. What age do you recommend kids start taking piano lessons?” His common question doesn’t have a one size fits all answer but generally I recommend about age six. Of course we’ve all heard of child prodigies who started playing an instrument at age five or younger but those are the rare exc

“Should I Buy a Piano or a Keyboard for Piano Lessons?” By Emily Kline The phone rings at noon on a Monday. “All Things Musik, this is Emily, how may I help you?” The curious mom on her lunch hour says, “Hi, my child wants to take piano lessons but I don’t know where to begin.” Inevitably, one of her questions is about buying a piano. Although All Things Musik is not a piano retailer I have advice for families asking this important question. I think the two big questions to t

Of course, learning an instrument can start at any age, but is there an ideal age to start your child in lessons? For the most part, the answer is yes. You want your student to be able to pay attention for at least 30 minutes, be comfortable holding a small guitar, and have the hand strength to hold and press down on strings. Usually that age is around 7 or 8 years old. That said, every child is different. Readiness matters more than a certain age. Why Are Guitar and Music L

Learning music is a wonderful journey. It brings joy, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment. If you are ready to start, you are in the right place. We will guide you through the basics of starting music lessons. Whether you want to play the piano, guitar, or sing, this post will help you take the first step. Why Starting Music Lessons Matters Starting music lessons is more than just learning notes and rhythms. It builds skills that last a lifetime. Music improves memory,