What is the best age to start piano lessons?

We recommend that if your child is showing an interest in learning an instrument, any age is the best age. As a parent, you’ll know when that time is. Is your child playing the coffee table like they’re the next Alicia Keys or playing air guitar to their favorite songs? These are all clear signs that you have a musician in the making.

We’ve had incredible success with keyboard/piano students starting as young as 4 years old. The key is not to expect miracles, but to trust that our professional instructors are working hard to motivate your child to be the best they can be. Slowly, skills will be developed, and before you know it, your child will be playing like a pro.

Do I need a piano or keyboard at home?

The quick answer to this question is yes, either a piano or keyboard will work. There are lots of inexpensive keyboard options to choose from, and in some cases, we can even rent you a keyboard. Talk to your instructor about what keyboard options we have in stock and available for you to take home.

What makes a piano different from a keyboard?

A piano would be considered an acoustic instrument which means that the piano’s volume is controlled by dynamics (how hard or soft you play) and not by a volume knob. The keyboard would be digital or electronic and will have a volume control as well as many different sound options like strings, horns and more.

Another type of keyboard is a synthesizer which will typically have thousands of sounds that are all editable to create the exact sound you’re looking for. Nowadays, most keyboards have a USB port which allows you to connect it to a computer making it act identical to a synthesizer.

For those musicians wanting to learn how to operate a synthesizer, we recommend taking one of our sound design classes. Talk to your instructor about this exciting option.

Do I have to learn how to read music?

This is the number one question we hear at Rockstars of Tomorrow. The short answer is no, but learning to read music is an important skill. We believe that most musicians did not make the decision to learn how to play an instrument because they wanted to read music. They were inspired by a song or band and knew that playing music was something they had to do.

In our program, we start by making learning your instrument fun and exciting so you’re always motivated to learn more. Over time, most students will ask how to read music, which is the exact time that they are ready for this skill. Many music programs start by teaching you how to read music first, which we feel is more responsible for students losing interest and not wanting to further learn the skills required to become great at their instrument.

How long until I’m good?

While everyone is different, the bottom line is practice. The more time you spend playing your piano or keyboard, the faster you will experience ability-changing results. If we’re doing our job right by keeping you motivated and inspired, you or your child will have to work at not wanting to play keys every minute of the day.

Can I play in a band?

Another valuable learning tool we offer that will greatly increase your musical knowledge is our live performance programs. We’ve seen musicians skyrocket to greatness when working with our amazing instructors and other musicians in a live band setting.

Check out our JamCore program that is designed for intermediate musicians who are ready to perform live. It is quite affordable and guaranteed to advance your playing to the next level! We also offer advanced band programs such as BandCore and Rockstar Pro.