Plain advice for parents and adult beginners
What to buy, how to practice, and how to start well. Written by Amy Lauro for families and adult students getting ready for lessons in piano, guitar, voice and ukulele.
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Choosing a first keyboard or piano
Weighted keys, touch sensitivity, 61 or 88 keys, and whether to go acoustic or digital.
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What a new voice student needs
Less than you think: what helps singers practice at home, and when a microphone makes sense.
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Renting or buying a first instrument
When renting makes sense, why buying usually wins, and what to check before you buy used.
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How much should a beginner practice?
Minutes a day by age, what to do with the time, and how parents can help without nagging.
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Recommended gear
Quality name-brand instruments, accessories and books for beginners, sorted by instrument and level, each with a one-line reason why.
Ready to begin your musical journey?
Private lessons in piano, guitar, voice, songwriting and ukulele, for children and adults, in person across Houston or online.
Every lesson is built around what you actually want to play. Ask for a first lesson, and bring your questions.