Private Instrumental and Vocal Instruction
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The Virginia Beach School of the Arts offers the finest private music instruction available on all instruments to students of all ages and levels.
30 minute weekly private music lessons are $130 a month.
Piano Violin Guitar Voice Cello Sax Flute Ukulele
Fill out the email form below and let’s start your music lessons today!
Faculty members at the Virginia Beach School of the Arts are graduates of the Julliard School of Music, Peabody, NYU and Shenandoah Conservatories and other leading institutions. Two of our instructors are Grammy, ASCAP and Academy Award music winners.
Be sure to scroll below the form to read FAQ about music lessons!
30 minute weekly private music lessons are $130 a month.
Piano Violin Guitar Voice Cello Sax Flute Ukulele
Fill out the email form below and let’s start your music lessons today!
Faculty members at the Virginia Beach School of the Arts are graduates of the Julliard School of Music, Peabody, NYU and Shenandoah Conservatories and other leading institutions. Two of our instructors are Grammy, ASCAP and Academy Award music winners.
Be sure to scroll below the form to read FAQ about music lessons!
What is a good age to start piano lessons?
All children are different, so there’s not one set age. Some children are ready at 4 1/2, others are ready at six or seven years. A great sign that your child is ready for private, one on one piano lessons is that day can sit and do a work sheet, read a book or assemble a puzzle, staying on task for at least 15 minutes.
Why is the piano the best instrument to learn first?
It is immensely beneficial to learn the piano as a first instrument because it is the only instrument on which a student can actually see the notes. Creating music on all other instruments involves a finger position or holding down a string. The piano is extremely visual. The piano reads both the treble and bass cleffs, so piano students can immediately transfer their knowledge to any other instrument. All instruments play the same rhythms so learning note, values and counting, is immediately transferable to all other musical instruments. Everything a child learns on the piano is 100% transferable to any other instrument. The reverse is not true.
What is a good age to start violin, viola, or cello lessons?
we recommend at least six years old and here’s why. A very young child is capable of playing violin, however, the amount of time, energy, effort, and money involved does not yield great results unless the parent is it accomplished string player, and can enforce daily, diligent practicing. The physical act of holding the violin correctly and proper bow technique takes a lot of practice. It is much, much better to start on piano and then ad for switch to strings after a year or two of lessons.
Do we have to own a piano to take lessons? Can we start on a keyboard?
Yes, your students must have an instrument to practice on every day. When exploring instruments, it is quite a commitment to spend money on a large, heavy “piece of furniture”. Electric keyboards are a great place to start to see if your child has interest and the motivation to play. We recommend a keyboard with at least 72 weighted, touch sensitive keys. The goal the first year of piano is to cultivate a love of making music. If that can be accomplished by starting on a keyboard, great! Your teacher can offer advice on purchasing an acoustic piano when you’re ready. Used pianos abound and are often found at great prices!
What is a good age to start guitar lessons?
The guitar is a fabulously popular instrument, and everybody wants to play it! Because producing sound on the guitar requires having a hand large enough to reach around the neck and fingers long enough to push down correctly on the strings, we recommend a student be at least six years old.
What is the difference between a ukulele and guitar?
The ukulele is a great instrument to play in preparation for guitar lessons. The ukulele’s 4 strings are the top for strings on the guitar. (The guitar has six strings, even 12 for more advanced players, ) Everything a student learns on the ukulele is immediately transferable to the guitar. A student of five years old can start the ukulele, especially if they are heart is that I’m playing the guitar.
What’s a good age to start voice lessons?
That varies. Good vocal technique, musicianship, breathing, music theory, and ear training are all part of voice lessons. A skilled, trained and competent voice teacher will also incorporate piano lessons for children who are ready to have a hybrid lesson of piano and voice. Proper voice lessons really don’t start until a student is in the adolescent years. But we do not want bad technique or habits to set in. Therefore, starting singing and piano lessons at five or six years of age lays the foundation of good musicianship, musicality. It develops proper technique and coaches the student in the correct development of their voice.
Why is it important to have a music teacher with a degree in music?
Earning a music degree from a reputable institution is paramount. You can be assured that your degreed teacher has been through intense, individualized, daily coaching for a minimum of four years by world class musicians. That training is invaluable, While teaching without a degree is certainly noble, most of the finest musicians in the world are in colleges and universities. A degreed music teacher has been trained to teach technique unique to their instrument to students of all ages and levels. There is a huge difference in the quality of understanding of music theory, technique, and musicianship skills between a degreed and a non-degreed music teacher. When it comes to your child’s musical education, do not settle for anything less than the best.
All children are different, so there’s not one set age. Some children are ready at 4 1/2, others are ready at six or seven years. A great sign that your child is ready for private, one on one piano lessons is that day can sit and do a work sheet, read a book or assemble a puzzle, staying on task for at least 15 minutes.
Why is the piano the best instrument to learn first?
It is immensely beneficial to learn the piano as a first instrument because it is the only instrument on which a student can actually see the notes. Creating music on all other instruments involves a finger position or holding down a string. The piano is extremely visual. The piano reads both the treble and bass cleffs, so piano students can immediately transfer their knowledge to any other instrument. All instruments play the same rhythms so learning note, values and counting, is immediately transferable to all other musical instruments. Everything a child learns on the piano is 100% transferable to any other instrument. The reverse is not true.
What is a good age to start violin, viola, or cello lessons?
we recommend at least six years old and here’s why. A very young child is capable of playing violin, however, the amount of time, energy, effort, and money involved does not yield great results unless the parent is it accomplished string player, and can enforce daily, diligent practicing. The physical act of holding the violin correctly and proper bow technique takes a lot of practice. It is much, much better to start on piano and then ad for switch to strings after a year or two of lessons.
Do we have to own a piano to take lessons? Can we start on a keyboard?
Yes, your students must have an instrument to practice on every day. When exploring instruments, it is quite a commitment to spend money on a large, heavy “piece of furniture”. Electric keyboards are a great place to start to see if your child has interest and the motivation to play. We recommend a keyboard with at least 72 weighted, touch sensitive keys. The goal the first year of piano is to cultivate a love of making music. If that can be accomplished by starting on a keyboard, great! Your teacher can offer advice on purchasing an acoustic piano when you’re ready. Used pianos abound and are often found at great prices!
What is a good age to start guitar lessons?
The guitar is a fabulously popular instrument, and everybody wants to play it! Because producing sound on the guitar requires having a hand large enough to reach around the neck and fingers long enough to push down correctly on the strings, we recommend a student be at least six years old.
What is the difference between a ukulele and guitar?
The ukulele is a great instrument to play in preparation for guitar lessons. The ukulele’s 4 strings are the top for strings on the guitar. (The guitar has six strings, even 12 for more advanced players, ) Everything a student learns on the ukulele is immediately transferable to the guitar. A student of five years old can start the ukulele, especially if they are heart is that I’m playing the guitar.
What’s a good age to start voice lessons?
That varies. Good vocal technique, musicianship, breathing, music theory, and ear training are all part of voice lessons. A skilled, trained and competent voice teacher will also incorporate piano lessons for children who are ready to have a hybrid lesson of piano and voice. Proper voice lessons really don’t start until a student is in the adolescent years. But we do not want bad technique or habits to set in. Therefore, starting singing and piano lessons at five or six years of age lays the foundation of good musicianship, musicality. It develops proper technique and coaches the student in the correct development of their voice.
Why is it important to have a music teacher with a degree in music?
Earning a music degree from a reputable institution is paramount. You can be assured that your degreed teacher has been through intense, individualized, daily coaching for a minimum of four years by world class musicians. That training is invaluable, While teaching without a degree is certainly noble, most of the finest musicians in the world are in colleges and universities. A degreed music teacher has been trained to teach technique unique to their instrument to students of all ages and levels. There is a huge difference in the quality of understanding of music theory, technique, and musicianship skills between a degreed and a non-degreed music teacher. When it comes to your child’s musical education, do not settle for anything less than the best.
Private piano lessons are a great place for students ages 4 and up to start! Learn to read music and also play by ear. Our music teachers are experienced instructors and are great with beginners to advanced! Piano lessons can create the perfect foundation for the study of all instruments.
Learn to sing too! Our voice lessons are second to none! Develop pitch, vocal control and stage presence.
Violin, viola and cello lessons,taught by symphony members and chamber music performers provide music students with unparalleled opportunities and superior music instruction. The violin is one of the most desired instruments people want to play. Learn to play today! We suggest string lessons start at age 6 and older.
Guitar lessons are fantastic! Learn to strum, pick, play by tab and read music! We teach classical , rock and jazz styles on guitar. ikulele and bass. Our guitar teachers are skilled, extraordinary and degreed professional musicians
Ask about sax lessons, flute lessons, bass on lessons and more!
Learn to sing too! Our voice lessons are second to none! Develop pitch, vocal control and stage presence.
Violin, viola and cello lessons,taught by symphony members and chamber music performers provide music students with unparalleled opportunities and superior music instruction. The violin is one of the most desired instruments people want to play. Learn to play today! We suggest string lessons start at age 6 and older.
Guitar lessons are fantastic! Learn to strum, pick, play by tab and read music! We teach classical , rock and jazz styles on guitar. ikulele and bass. Our guitar teachers are skilled, extraordinary and degreed professional musicians
Ask about sax lessons, flute lessons, bass on lessons and more!