Archive for November, 2009

What is the best acoustic guitar to get?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I’m starting out and I was going to go electric but someone told me it better to start with acoustic which makes sense. They are cheaper right ? So what acoustic guitar is best ? And how much do they cost ?
BQ – What kind of acoustic guitar did Johnny Cash use ?
BQ2 – [...]

Can I use a classical guitar to take acoustic guitar lessons?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Hopefully guitargadfly will be able to give me some advice here…
I have been interested in learning the guitar for a few years now. I have finally made the effort to enrol on a guitar course at my local arts centre. My real love is the classical guitar, as I love spanish, mexican and other [...]

Can anyone recommend some good online guitar lessons?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I’ve had a bass guitar and acoustic for a long time, but never really taken the time to learn. I want to learn acoustic, but need lessons at my disposal for whenever I find time to practice. I saw that Sam Ash has some available, any suggestions?
In my estimation, any source is just about as [...]

When first learning the piano is it okay to use a keyboard instead of an 88 key piano?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I really want to start learning how to play the piano. I already have a keyboard with 61 keys, i don’t know if i should buy a full sized piano, or even if it will make a difference…HELP!
Ok here is the problem with a 61 key keyboard -
1 – the keys are most likely not [...]

How much should I charge for piano lessons?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I’m a high school student who’s played piano for ten years. Not to be a conceited brat, but I think of myself as one of the more skilled piano players. For the California CM test, I’ve passed Level 10 Honors (the highest level) twice.
And since summer’s coming up, I was thinking of giving piano [...]

What should I look for when buying a used electronic keyboard?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

I found a couple of electronic keyboards at a thrift store and I’m thinking of buying one to practice on. Just so I don’t make a bad decision, what should I check for/ask about?
Most of the keyboards I see in thrift stores are home keyboards made by Casio and Yamaha. Ignore brands that you’ve never [...]

what is a good electronic midi keyboard for childrens piano lessons software?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

my 7 y/o daughter has expressed serious intrest in learning piano, i plan to buy software that will teach her to play, and i need a pc midi keyboard , but i have no idea where to even begin to purchase a midi keyboard for the lessons.
Don’t waste your money on the software or [...]

Is it worth it to take acoustic guitar lessons?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

i have been playing the acoustic guitar for a while. i usually find the tabs and play them. like i can play easy songs like secondhand serenade some all time low and stuff of that sort. but is it worth it to get lessons? do i really need to know chords and stuff? i am [...]

How much should I charge for guitar lessons?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

I am planning on teaching guitar lessons from my home…I am not sure how much to charge for them though.
it depends on your skill level and how long the lessons are going to be.
for half hour, or thirty minute lessons, a reasonble price would be in between 10-20 dollars. 15 would be the best.
for 60 [...]

For piano teachers: Is a Grand Piano really necissary to own if I want to major in music?

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

I’ve heard that a grand piano is a must for those majoring in music, because an upright just doesn’t have the capabilities required to play certain pieces of music with the right technique. I was just curious what my fellow musicians thought of this. And please if you aren’t a musician, music major, or music [...]