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	1. How long will it take me to learn? 2. What is the difference between Piano and Keyboard lessons? 3. Can I take piano lessons on a keyboard and for how long? 4. What do I use for an instrument following the Aptitude Music Program? 5. Am I required to sit in on my child's lesson? May I sit in on my child's lessons if I wish? 6. How much does my child have to practice? 7. If I register for lessons, must I commit for the whole year? 8. Do I have to take the Aptitude Music Program or can I begin the Regular program right away? 9. At what age do you accept children for music lessons? 10. Do you offer recitals? 11. What is the difference between electric and acoustic guitar? 1. How long will it take me to learn? This will vary from student to student and depends on the natural ability of the student and the amount of time spent practicing. Beginning students who follow the recommended practice time suggested by their instructor can expect to be reading notes and playing simple tunes within a few weeks. In order to play reasonably well on your own, a student must reach an intermediate level of playing and music knowledge. This will generally require several years of study for the average person to accomplish. top 2. What is the difference between Piano and Keyboard lessons? Piano lessons refer to a program that follows traditional piano methods and leads to the study of classical music. At Tauber Music, beginning piano students study a recognized preparatory program that develops basic piano skills. Students then advance to The Royal Conservatory of Music Piano Program. Keyboard lessons refer to a program that teaches contemporary and popular music styles. Students will take their lessons on a digital piano or keyboard. In addition to learning proper piano and keyboard technique, students will also learn to use the technology of the keyboard. Students will learn to play with rhythms, accompaniments, and different sound registrations. top 3. Can I take piano lessons on a keyboard and for how long? With any activity such as music, sports, dance, etc. the type and quality of the equipment used plays a significant role in the results and progress of the participant. It is a fact that many piano students start their lessons using a portable keyboard, but these keyboards do not have the same response or ‘feel’ as an actual piano. As students advance in their piano lessons, even at a beginning level, there are elements of the lesson that the student can not properly practice at home with a keyboard. Students who practice all week long on a keyboard and then come to their music lesson, will usually not perform certain parts of the lesson well because they have not been able to properly practice at home. As the student advances, it becomes more and more important to have a proper piano on which to practice. Fortunately, parents have many choices in providing a proper instrument today. New and used pianos can be purchased or rented. New digital electronic pianos with weighted piano keys provide realistic touch and can cost less than an equivalent acoustic piano. If your child is taking piano lessons on a keyboard, speak regularly with the teacher about your child’s performance and watch for signs of frustration or falling interest caused by difficulty with practicing. In all cases, make every effort to provide a proper piano for home practice as soon as possible. top 4. What do I use for an instrument following the Aptitude Music Program? Students continuing their music lessons after the Aptitude Music Program are required to arrange for their own practice instrument at home. If you used a rental instrument from Tauber Music during the Aptitude Music Program you have the option to rent this instrument from Tauber Music on a month to month basis. Rentals are currently available to registered students starting at $12.00 per month. When you are ready to purchase your own practice instrument, Tauber Music would be pleased to advise you on the correct type of instrument for the program you are studying. Please speak to your instructor or call our administration office for advice and assistance. top 5. Am I required to sit in on my child's lesson? May I sit in on my child's lessons if I wish? At Tauber Music we practice an open door policy. Parents are welcome to attend and observe their child’s lesson at any time. It is not required that a parent sit in on every lesson unless your instructor has asked you to do so or you wish to do so. Sitting in on every lesson is more common with younger students who will need assistance at home with practicing. Most commonly, parents will remain in the waiting room and speak with the instructor after the lesson. Talk to your instructor about when or how often you should attend the weekly lesson. top 6. How much does my child have to practice? The amount of practice time required between lessons will vary over time. Your level of study, your natural abilities and the difficulties of the assignment are all factors that will affect the amount of time you need to practice. It is commonly agreed among instructors that regular daily practice is the most effective way to progress. The amount of time each day will depend on the factors mentioned above. Students must strive to develop a practice routine that is consistent from day to day and includes all the parts of your music lesson that you have been assigned to practice. Every music student experiences ups and downs with their practice regimen. Expect to have bad practice days or days you just don’t feel like practicing … everyone does. If you are a parent, try to help your child develop a routine for practicing and set rules just as you would for doing school homework. Over time, the practice routine will become a habit for the student and something they will do almost every day without difficulty. top 7. If I register for lessons, must I commit for the whole year? At Tauber Music we understand that it is sometimes necessary to stop lessons, either permanently or temporarily, before the end of the school year. For this reason we make it easy to end your program early if you find it necessary to do so. When you register for lessons at Tauber Music there are never long term commitments required or contracts to be signed. Students in the Aptitude Music Program must only commit to the six-week duration of the program. At the end of the Aptitude Music Program students may cancel their registration without cost or obligation. Students in the Invitation to Music group programs are only obligated one month at a time. If for any reason you are unable to continue, simply notify the office before the end of the month that you will be stopping. You are only required to pay for scheduled lessons to the end of the month in which notice was given. Students taking private lessons on piano, keyboard, guitar and voice are only obligated to four lessons at a time. When you register for a private lesson program you will receive a school calendar that clearly indicates all the lesson dates for the school year. These dates are grouped four weeks at a time. If for any reason you are unable to continue, simply notify the office before the last lesson of the four-week period in which you will be stopping. You are only required to pay for scheduled lessons to the end of the four-week period in which notice was given. Provision can also be made for students to stop lessons temporarily for an extended period of time due to an injury, illness or vacation. Students will keep their place on the schedule with their same instructor but will not be charged for these lessons. Please contact the school office for details. top 8. Do I have to take the Aptitude Music Program or can I begin the Regular program right away? The content and format of lessons in the Aptitude Music Program is exactly the same as the Regular Music Program. The advantage of taking the Aptitude Music Program, if you are a beginner, is that you receive six weeks of lessons, your music books, a practice instrument and no registration fee for a special program fee, that is considerably less than the cost of these items when paid for separately. The Aptitude Music Program also gives you a set number of lessons to try the instrument you have chosen. Then a decision can be made as to whether or not you want to continue in the Regular Music Program. top 9. At what age do you accept children for music lessons? Today there are music programs for almost every age group from infants to adults. At whatever age you decide to start your child’s music education it is of the utmost importance, especially for young children, that you choose a program specifically written for your child’s age group. This will ensure a pleasant learning experience for both the student and parents and increase the likelihood of the child continuing with their music studies. Tauber Music presently offers programs for school age children who are beginning Kindergarten or higher and for adult students of any age. top 10. Do you offer recitals? At Tauber Music we believe that learning to perform and the opportunity to perform is an integral part of your music education. Although all performance activities are optional, we encourage students to consider taking part whenever possible. There are several opportunities for students to perform each year including: • Practical Examinations • Tauber Music Festival • Winnipeg Music Festival • Teacher organized Student Recitals • Children’s Hospital Fundraising Event top 11. What is the difference between electric and acoustic guitar? Both the electric and the acoustic guitar are six string instruments. The obvious difference between these instruments is the manner in which sound is produced. An electric guitar produces sound electronically through an amplifier, while an acoustic guitar produces its’ own sound through the acoustic qualities built into the guitar. Music programs for the electric guitar and the steel-string guitar are the same, as both instruments are played with a pick. Students are taught in an identical manner regardless of which instrument they are using. Many students interested in learning to play the electric guitar may in fact begin their lessons on an acoustic guitar before having their own electric guitar. It is not true that you must learn to play an acoustic guitar before you can play the electric guitar, but it is a common and acceptable way to begin lessons if you do not own an electric guitar right away. At Tauber Music the guitar program offered is for pick style guitar. Students will be able to play both electric and steel-string acoustic guitar with training in this program.

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