Question 1

At what age should my child start taking lessons?

Accepted Answer

I recommend starting lessons around age six.
Pre-recorded (asynchronous) lessons may work well for younger students. Feel free to schedule a free consultation (javascript:void(0))to determine the best plan for your child.

Question 2

I'm an adult. Do you teach adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes! No one is too old to begin music lessons :)

Question 3

I'm interested in taking online piano lessons. Where do I begin?

Accepted Answer

You'll need:
• an acoustic piano or a keyboard with weighted keys (see my blog post here (https://www.clarinomusiclessons.com/post/my-child-wants-to-take-piano-lessons-now-what)for more info)
• a lesson book and activity book. Books will be assigned to you during your free consultation, and are available for purchase from my website.
• a stable internet connection
• a device with a camera and internal microphone (eg. iPad, iMac or a computer with an external webcam)
• a video/audio conference platform (I prefer Zoom,(https://zoom.us/) but Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime are fine too!)
• a willingness to learn

Question 4

I'm interested in taking online percussion lessons. Where do I begin?

Accepted Answer

You'll need:
• a concert snare drum or practice pad (contact me for more info about this)
• a keyboard instrument, such as a marimba, xylophone, or glockenspiel 
• sticks and mallets
• a lesson book. Books will be assigned to you during your free consultation, available for purchase from my website.
• a stable internet connection
• a device with a camera and internal microphone (eg. iPad, iMac or a computer with an external webcam)
• a video/audio conference platform (I prefer Zoom,(undefined) but Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime are fine too!)
• a willingness to learn!

Question 5

I'm taking music theory in high school/college/university/etc. Do you offer tutoring sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I love teaching music theory and am more than happy to work out an education plan with you. Contact me (javascript:void(0))for more info!

Question 6

My child is Deaf / hard of hearing. Can they take lessons with you?

Accepted Answer

Of course! I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and am more than happy to work with your child.

Question 7

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

I live in North Park, a neighborhood of San Diego, California... but thanks to the internet, I'm just a click away from teaching you, wherever you are.

Clarino

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