Getting started with music lessons

What to Know Before You Take Your First Piano Lesson

Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano, or are you looking to enroll your child in piano lessons so that they can enjoy music all their lives?

The Top 8 Qualities to Look for in a Great Music Teacher

It takes a lot to be a great teacher, and while you’ll find many great musicians out there, those great musicians don’t always make great music teachers. If you’re ready to start taking music lessons, then you need to take your time and find a teacher who is skilled as a musician, skilled as a teacher, and a good fit for you, too.

What You Need to Know Before You Take Your First Guitar Lesson

Making the decision to pursue guitar lessons is an exciting prospect. However, as the first session approaches, many students find themselves wondering: what do you need to know before your first guitar lesson?

Beginner or Expert Sage Music is the Perfect Music School to Reach Your Goals

Some music schools or teachers lack that versatility and may focus only on teaching beginner students or only offer music education up to certain levels. That isn’t the case at Sage Music.

How Learning to Play a Musical Instrument as a Hobby Makes You Smarter

Learning to play a musical instrument gives you countless benefits, from making you smarter to helping to relieve stress.

How to Tell If You Are Really Tone Deaf

Chances are you aren't tone deaf. It's more likely you just need help singing what you do hear. Learn more.

Why a Beginner Instrument Should Not Be the Cheapest

When you begin your journey as a musician, there’s no one piece of equipment more important than your instrument. Truth is, instruments can be expensive, but a good instrument is an investment in your musicianship. The wrong instrument can make music too difficult to play and cause beginners to think they just aren't talented.

How to Pick Music Lessons That are Right for You

Learning to play an instrument or sing can be a rewarding career that you can participate in for your entire life. But for music to be an enjoyable pursuit, you need to be taking the right music lessons and studying with the right teacher.

Digital Pianos Versus Acoustic Pianos: How having the right instrument will improve your playing

When learning the piano and taking piano lessons, having an instrument that you can practice daily is important to your success and progress. One of the major choices that piano students face is whether a digital piano or an acoustic piano is right for them.