Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to start a lesson?

Accepted Answer

There is no age requirement to play music. However, we are currently accepting students ages 5 and above. For younger children, we highly recommend having them listen to music regularly and explore various types of instruments appropriate for their age. See the 'Lessons' (javascript:void(0))tab for minimum age requirements for each instrument.

Question 2

Which Instruments can my 5-year-old learn?

Accepted Answer

For 5-year-old students, we recommend starting with either ukulele or piano.

Since the ukulele's body is much smaller than guitar and has nylon strings, it would be much easier for younger students to learn.

The piano is great for beginners as well because it can make sounds by simply pressing down keys. We recommend getting a digital keyboard for beginners. (See '06 Buying Guides)

Question 3

What would be the appropriate quantity and duration of lessons per week?

Accepted Answer

It's totally up to the students, but we recommend starting with 30-minute sessions once every week. For advanced students who want to learn topics such as technique, ear-training, in-depth music theory, composing, etc., a 1-hour session will provide them enough time to go over such topics.

Question 4

Does my child get to perform at a recital?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do have an annual concert in October each year at Saddleback College.

Due to COVID-19, there will be no concert this year.

We are also working on adding band ensemble classes.

Question 5

Do I get sibling discounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will only take the first child's registration fee and waive it for additional students. Since we give customized lessons to each student, there are no discounts on monthly lesson fees.

Question 6

What do I need to purchase to begin lessons? (Buying Guides)

Accepted Answer

For Guitar Students:
 
1. Acoustic Guitar 
Ymaha JR2 3/4 Size Guitar (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Junior-Size-33-Inch-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B00F3T2O3Y/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=beginner+guitar+yamaha&qid=1603735542&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS1FUSEk1SzJEWU4zJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxMzI3MzFEU1ROTkE1QUhURyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDAxNjQ2QTRQRE9NQlNIQVBXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)(Age 6 ~ 12) - $189
Yamaha F325D (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Instructional-Polishing/dp/B01JSZP552/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=yamaha+guitar+with+gig+bag&qid=1603735224&sr=8-5)(Teenagers/Adults) - $199
 
2. Clip on Tuner 
KLIQ Uber Tuner (https://www.amazon.com/KLIQ-UberTuner-Clip-Instruments-Chromatic/dp/B00O4L3F9E/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=guitar+tuner&qid=1603735571&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNUo5WExJNlFGNEJPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ0MDg5MTlRT0hSTzY4WlBVUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDA1NTM2MlIwNVhEUU1BNVpIMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)- $23
 
3. Capo
Professional Zinc Metal Capo (https://www.amazon.com/Bee-life-Professional-Acoustic-Electric-Mandolin/dp/B07JL17ZJW/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=guitar%2Bcapo&qid=1603735637&sr=8-14&th=1)- $6.99
 
4. Pick
Dunlop Nylon Picks .60mm (https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-44P-60-Standard-Guitar-12-Pack/dp/B01LWLOIC6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dunlop+pick+nylon&qid=1603736030&sr=8-1)- $8.9
 
For Ukulele Students:
 
1. Ukulele
Hola! Soprano Ukulele (https://www.amazon.com/Hola-Music-HM-121MG-Mahogany-Soprano/dp/B00ATABRJE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=hola+soprano+ukulele&qid=1603736667&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSDNSOEFGTzZHRERZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDE4MTQ4MVRPWjhBM0I4QTVKSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTQ1NDU4SjdXQUhJNFdSV1FMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==)(Ages 5 ~ 12) - $59
Hola! Concert Ukulele (https://www.amazon.com/Concert-Ukulele-Hola-Music-HM-124ZW/dp/B00M8X969I/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=hola+concert+ukulele&qid=1603736611&sr=8-5)(Teenagers/Adults) - $69
 
2. Clip on Tuner 
KLIQ Uber Tuner (https://www.amazon.com/KLIQ-UberTuner-Clip-Instruments-Chromatic/dp/B00O4L3F9E/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=guitar+tuner&qid=1603735571&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNUo5WExJNlFGNEJPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQ0MDg5MTlRT0hSTzY4WlBVUyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDA1NTM2MlIwNVhEUU1BNVpIMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)- $23
 
3. Capo
Mini Size Ukulele Capo (https://www.amazon.com/Professional-String-Guitar-Capo-Ukulele/dp/B01MT1JHJI/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=ukulele+capo&qid=1603736756&sr=8-5)- $6.99
 
4. Pick
Dunlop Nylon Picks .60mm (https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-44P-60-Standard-Guitar-12-Pack/dp/B01LWLOIC6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dunlop+pick+nylon&qid=1603736030&sr=8-1)- $8.9
 
For Piano Students:
 
1. Digital Keyboard
Alesis Melody 61 MKII (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Melody-MKII-Built-Headphones/dp/B07987K4F5/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=digital+keyboard&qid=1603732972&sr=8-7)(Ages 5 and up) - $119 
Alesis Recital 88 Key (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Recital-Full-Size-Semi-Weighted-Exclusive/dp/B01DZXE9NC/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=digital+keyboard&qid=1603732972&sr=8-6)(Teenagers/Adults) - $235, $324 (Bundle)
Alesis Virtue 88 Key ((https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Beginner-Full-Size-Velocity-Sensitive-Speakers/dp/B07L8DT8WC/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=digital+keyboard+alesis&qid=1603737882&sr=8-6)Teenagers/Adults) - $399
 
For Bass Students:
 
1. Bass Guitar
Raptor 3/4 Size Bass Bundle (https://www.amazon.com/Raptor-EB38CO-TS-Electric-Package-Tobacco-Burst/dp/B06XJ9VQV4/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=3%2F4+bass&qid=1603738146&sr=8-6)(Ages 7 ~ 11) - $159
Stedman Pro Bass Bundle (https://www.amazon.com/Stedman-Pro-Beginner-Instrument-Polishing/dp/B010L68Q62/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=squire+bass+bundle&qid=1603738423&sr=8-4)(Teenagers) - $149
Squier by Fender Bass Bundle (https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Affinity-Stratocaster-Beginner-Fingerboard/dp/B07G4XJN4W/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=squire+bass+bundle&qid=1603738423&sr=8-3)(Teenagers/Adults) - $329
 
For Drum Students:
 
1. Electic Drumset
Alesis Drums Nitro Mesh Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Nitro-Electronic-Snare-Cymbals/dp/B07BW1XJGP/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=roland+drum+td1&qid=1603738875&sr=8-16)(Ages 7 and up) - $379