Piano/ Keyboard
At our school, 5 years old is the
youngest age that we start children in private piano lessons. At this age
they have begun to develop longer attention spans and can retain material
with ease.
Guitar – Acoustic, Electric, Bass & Ukelele
8 years old is the earliest we
recommend for guitar lessons. Guitar playing requires a fair amount of
pressure on the fingertips from pressing on the strings. Children under 8
generally have small hands and may find playing uncomfortable. Bass guitar
students generally are 10 years and older.
Voice
10 years old is recommended as the youngest age for private vocal
lessons. Due to the physical nature of voice lessons (proper breathing
techniques, development of vocal chords and lung capacity), the younger body
is generally not yet ready for the rigors of vocal technique. For children
younger than 10, we have a children’s choir (ages 6-9) and an Introduction
to Music program (ages 4-6) that teaches them how to use their voices
properly, in a fun, relaxed environment.
Drums
The average age of our youngest
drum student is 8. This varies greatly depending on the size of the child.
They have to be able to reach both the pedals and the cymbals.
Flute, Clarinet, & Saxophone
Due to lung capacity (and in the
case of the saxophone the size of the instrument), we recommend that most
woodwind beginners are 9 and older.
Violin
We accept violin students from
the age of 5. Some teachers will start children as young as 3, but
experience has shown us the most productive learning occurs when the
beginner is 5 or older.
Trumpet
The trumpet requires physical
exertion and lung power. 9 years and older is a good time to start the
trumpet.
Musical Theater
Students get
the best of both worlds in this combination class. The class was created to
give theater and drama students a more solid foundation in vocal and dance
technique to pursue their goals of performing better at auditions and
winning the part. Students master basic dance technique and choreography
skills, as well as vocal technique for group and solo parts.
