Personalized music lessons online

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Sage Music®?

We don't subscribe to the one-size-fits-all curriculum that many places follow. We believe in an individualized approach to learning music. New students receive a free onboarding session where we will talk about your goals and hopes for your lessons. We'll evaluate your personality and talk about your preferences. Then we will build a program customized to you. Plus you'll get our trained teachers, the Arpeggio lesson system, community, excellent client service, modern technology, and so much more.

Do you teach in the evenings?

Yes, we are open seven days a week and go late into the evenings during the week. Please check our individual music school locations for exact hours.

Am I too old to start learning?

About 63% of our students are adults who have come back to learning music after years away, or are starting for the first time. It is never too late to learn and we will teach you to learn more efficiently. Gone are the days of practicing for 3 hours a day to be good. Our science backed methods break the mold on traditional thinking and have shown proven success.

My schedule is crazy, I dont wan't to lose my lessons.

We know every student's situation is not the same. That's why we offer multiple subscriptions to fit your needs. Can’t commit to the traditional “same day / same time” each week? Then our Flex Plan gives you the SAME number of lessons per month but lets YOU schedule the lessons that week at your convenience. Plus our super flexible unlimited reschedule policy allows you to reschedule any lesson with 24 hours notice without any penalty.

Can I buy one trial lesson?

You will never be able to truly judge whether lessons with Sage are right for you after one lesson, we have so much to give you! The first couple lessons are about evaluating your current skill with your instrument and getting you started. After that, you will start to get a feel for our Arpeggio® lesson framework.

Good, durable learning also takes time. It takes about 3-5 weeks to form new habits. That means you won't start to see the real benefits of working with us in a single lesson.

So it takes at least a month to really see what we can do for you.

We don't feel the need to lock you into any long term contracts, because our students stay 3 times longer than other schools because of the quality of our programs. That's why our membership is month to month and there's no risk for you.

What else is included in my membership?

Your membership gives you dedicated one on one instruction every week. Additionally, as a member you'll get recitals, group classes, community events, and weekly open mics all included at no additional cost.

That's in addition to lesson recordings, our student app, and Arpeggio® - the most progressive music learning system around.

Is learning the instrument harder online?

Not at all. In fact, many students report that they learn better online. That's because they have more learning time since they not unpacking their gear during lesson time, have their lessons recorded for future reference, and have to put in a little more effort - and effortful learning is one of the keys to successful learning.

For most instruments, positioning is described the same whether you are in person or online. For example, on saxophone, you can only describe how to adjust the mouth and throat to make the sound you want because you can't see inside.

With over 3 years of experience since the beginning of covid, Sage has been perfecting the online platform for lessons and you will make the same progress whether in person or online.

Are the online lessons pre-recorded?

No, all lessons are live one-on-one instruction. However, they are also recorded as the lesson happens so that you can go back and watch old lessons.

This is great if you forget what the instructor said and you can go back and review the lesson. Also, it’s a great way to go back to early months of lessons and see how much progress you’ve made.