5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Music Lessons

These guidelines will help you to have a successful, rewarding experience learning an instrument.  These are practical tips that we have discovered from years of teaching and our experiences with teaching hundreds of students each year.

1.  Insist on a Professional Teaching Environment:
Learning music is not just a matter of having a qualified teacher, but also having an environment that is focused on music education. In a professional school environment, a student cannot be distracted by T.V., pets, ringing phones, siblings or anything else. With only ½ to one hour of lesson time per week, a professional school environment can produce better results since the only focus at that time is learning music. Students in a school environment are also motivated by hearing peers who are at different levels and by being exposed to a variety of musical instruments. In a music school, the lessons are not just a hobby or a sideline for the teacher but a responsibility that is taken very seriously.

2. Save Time – Schedule Lessons Together:
Make the most of your music lessons by making the most of your time! West Coast Music & Dance FX saves you time by scheduling all your children simultaneously! Once you choose your lesson time, you can plan on the weekly lessons, group classes, and recitals to be at the same time!

3. Variety of Music Programs to Fit Your Needs:
To get the most from your music lessons, take lessons where goals can be attained. Below you will find the many programs we offer.

            Parent Tot Music (18-36 months)

Introduction to Music (4-6 years old)

            Private Piano Lessons (5 thru adult)

            Group Piano Lessons for Beginners to Level 3 (under the age of 12)

            Guitar lessons (8 thru adult)

            Voice Lessons (10 thru adult)

            Drum Private Lessons (8 thru adult)

4. Motivation and Fun!
Everyone learns more when they’re motivated and having fun! We encourage students to do their best by providing reward benefits for practicing. Musician of the week, certificates & medals, and contests are just some of the benefits offered to students.

5. Let Students Play the Songs They Want:
Students practice more when they enjoy the songs they’re playing. We give every student the option of supplementing their learning material with the style of music they want (classical, pop, religious, etc.)