{"id":42966,"date":"2024-02-20T12:23:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T18:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/?page_id=42966"},"modified":"2024-08-13T15:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:16:22","slug":"guide-music-classes-lessons-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/es\/guide-music-classes-lessons-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"La gu\u00eda para padres sobre clases y lecciones de m\u00fasica para ni\u00f1os"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"42966\" class=\"elementor elementor-42966\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16e72bdb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16e72bdb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51c68a96\" data-id=\"51c68a96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d26379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d26379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44113bfe elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"44113bfe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28abbb91\" data-id=\"28abbb91\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ce81eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48ce81eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Parent's Guide to Music Classes &amp; Lessons for Kids<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71fa2b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71fa2b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195720539 BCX0\">A\u00a0one-stop<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195720539 BCX0\">shop for supporting your child\u2019s musical growth<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ecee33 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8ecee33\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c238cd8\" data-id=\"c238cd8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9aff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb9aff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert Music Advice for Parents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9499ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9499ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do I find a good music teacher? Are music lessons really worth it? How can I get my kid to practice? There are so many questions and decisions when it comes to supporting your child\u2019s musical journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019ve made things easy for you by putting together this comprehensive guide to learning music. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/faculty-staff\/\">music education specialists<\/a><\/strong> will walk you through each step of the musical journey\u2014from just getting started to helping your child reach their goals. If you\u2019re looking for guidance on making the best choices for your music-loving child, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><em> \u2193 <\/em><em>Use the Table of Contents below to jump to your topic of interest.<\/em><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25a64f1\" data-id=\"25a64f1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4451976 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4451976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/advice-learning-music-kids.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43445\" alt=\"Choir students sing together as a group as their music teacher plays the piano in the foreground.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/advice-learning-music-kids.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/advice-learning-music-kids.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/advice-learning-music-kids.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/advice-learning-music-kids.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1ff1d0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1ff1d0c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f9fa62\" data-id=\"0f9fa62\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9cf7e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9cf7e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Table of Contents<br \/><br \/><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#why\">Why Learn Music?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#cost\">How Much Do Music Classes &amp; Lessons Cost? Are They Worth It?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#age\">What\u2019s the Best Age to Start Learning Music?\u200b<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#programming\">Music Classes vs. Lessons: Which Is Best for My Child?<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#instrument\">How to Pick a Musical Instrument for Your Child<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#teacher\">How to Find the Best Music Teacher or Music School\u200b<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#practice\">Music Practice Tips\u200b<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#resources\">Additional Resources<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/h6>\n\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c736004 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed 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elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c64b974\" data-id=\"7c64b974\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-583292a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"583292a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-learn-music-notes.png?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43442\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-learn-music-notes.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-learn-music-notes.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-learn-music-notes.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/why-learn-music-notes.png?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2cfae73c\" data-id=\"2cfae73c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e054933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"e054933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"why\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f7e679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56f7e679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Why Learn Music?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef8763d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef8763d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s no shortage of options when it comes to extracurricular activities. Math club, swim team, and ballet classes\u2014oh my! With so many options, why should you choose to enroll your child in music classes or lessons?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Research proves that learning to sing or play an instrument provides a myriad of benefits for the brain, physical and mental health, and general well-being. Music students are more confident and independent, earn higher grades, and can better manage anxiety and express their emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2b50 In fact, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/a-musical-fix-for-american-schools-1412954652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">impact of studying music<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on a child or teen\u2019s development is more than twice that of sports, theater, or dance!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd897e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd897e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/benefits-music-education\/\"><strong>Top 4 Benefits of Learning Music \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7fc0ec74 elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7fc0ec74\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e9354aa\" data-id=\"7e9354aa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a90f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"84a90f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"cost\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3d3609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3d3609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. <span>How Much Do Music Classes &amp; Lessons Cost? Are They Worth It?<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e200d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2e200d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Breaking Down the Costs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52104524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52104524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The cost of music classes and lessons can vary widely depending on factors such as the music teacher\u2019s qualifications, the music school\u2019s reputation, location, and the type of programming.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Group music classes<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are often more affordable than private lessons, usually ranging from <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$20 to $50<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> per class.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/private-lessons\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private music lessons<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with a qualified music teacher tend to be more expensive. Rates can range from <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$60 to $150<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or more per hour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early Childhood music classes<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for babies and toddlers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> typically range from <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$20 to $50<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> per class.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the cost of tuition, consider the cost of renting or purchasing a musical instrument, sheet music, and other necessary materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Merit School of Music, <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW196442968 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\">we proudly invest<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW196442968 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\">nearly $1,000,00<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW196442968 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\">0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196442968 BCX0\"> each year<\/span><\/span><\/span> to make high-quality music instruction more accessible by offering <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/student-resources\/#financial-aid\">financial aid<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, low-cost instrument rentals, and scholarships to qualifying families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54c2bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54c2bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are Music Classes &amp; Lessons Worth It?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d03931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d03931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; background-color: var( --e-global-color-primary );\">Now, are music classes and lessons worth the investment? It really depends on your goals and your child\u2019s interest and commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, even if you\u2019re not sure your child will enjoy learning an instrument, y<span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW190081867 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\">ou can always look for <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW190081867 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\">shorter-term commitments or sample classes to help gauge their interest<\/span><\/span><\/span>. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW190081867 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\">Try exploring<\/span><\/span><\/span> <strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW190081867 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">free <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">instrument exploration events,<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW190081867 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/summer-camps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">instrument discovery summer camps,<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW190081867 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW190081867 BCX0\">. or beginner music classes that last 10 weeks or less.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The life-long <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/benefits-music-education\/\">benefits of music instruction<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> make classes and lessons more than just an after-school activity for your child. They\u2019re an investment in their future!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84789de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84789de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pricing at Merit School of Music<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf6dba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf6dba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.amilia.com\/store\/en\/merit-school-of-music\/shop\/programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse music class pricing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/private-lessons\/#pricing\">View private lesson pricing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/student-resources\/#rent-an-instrument\">View instrument rental pricing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5b0eef elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5b0eef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M421.9,6.5c22.6-2.5,51.5,0.4,75.5,5.3c23.6,4.9,70.9,23.5,100.5,35.7c75.8,32.2,133.7,44.5,192.6,49.7\n\tc23.6,2.1,48.7,3.5,103.4-2.5c54.7-6,106.2-25.6,106.2-25.6V0H0v30.3c0,0,72,32.6,158.4,30.5c39.2-0.7,92.8-6.7,134-22.4\n\tc21.2-8.1,52.2-18.2,79.7-24.2C399.3,7.9,411.6,7.5,421.9,6.5z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22e3a1ce\" data-id=\"22e3a1ce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82b2d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"82b2d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"age\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2455457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2455457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. What\u2019s the Best Age to Start Learning Music?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ecfed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23ecfed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">You<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">\u00a0never\u00a0too young or too old to start making music for the first time. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">Instead of worrying about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">the best<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\"> age to start, focus on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">selecting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">developmentally <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">appropriate<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">music<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">programming<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\"> and finding an instrument that&#8217;s a good fit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59822552 BCX0\">Here are some general guidelines:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW59822552 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bc457f2\" data-id=\"6bc457f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77922ae6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"77922ae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-age-learn-music.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43444\" alt=\"A piano student stands in front of a keyboard playing while wearing headphones. Another student plays a piano in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-age-learn-music.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-age-learn-music.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-age-learn-music.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-age-learn-music.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0e8829 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0e8829\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00ee4c4\" data-id=\"00ee4c4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-763bf3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"763bf3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Babies &amp; toddlers (0 \u2013 5 years)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f77c85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f77c85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">Little ones<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\"> can take their first steps in music by learning the essential musical building blocks in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48552596 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW48552596 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><strong>Early Childhood music classes<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">While young children can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">technically <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">start private lessons for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48552596 BCX0\">select<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\"> instruments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\"> as young as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">, the social\/emotional skills and wide-ranging exploration of music offered in Early Childhood classes help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">\u00a0to build <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\">a strong foundation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\"> and positive relationship with music before instrument or vocal study.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW48552596 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/#babies-and-toddlers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW48552596 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48552596 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Explore options for babies and toddlers.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW48552596 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca55d1e\" data-id=\"ca55d1e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17da7d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17da7d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kids (Ages 6 - 9 years)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff71c64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff71c64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">At this stage, kids have developed the fine motor skills and attention span needed for learning to play an instrument or taking more structured music classes. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">Many children begin formal music <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">classes or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">lessons <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">for piano, violin, or cello <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">around the age of 6 or 7. Kids are able to join a choir at 6 years and start studying guitar at age 8. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">By age 9, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">kids are ready for any instrument, including all band<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\"> instruments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">Studying music helps <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\">kids<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\"> express their emotions and develop focus and discipline <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW252414908 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\">throughout all aspects of <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW252414908 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\">their <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW252414908 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252414908 BCX0\">fast-growing life<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW254872738 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/#kids\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW254872738 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254872738 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Explore options for kids.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW254872738 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b846c86\" data-id=\"b846c86\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be763d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2be763d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pre-teens (Ages 10 - 13 years)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bef7f05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bef7f05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">Pre-teen brains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> are eager to soak up more complex musical concepts and students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">the discipline to practice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> regularly.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">By <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">age 12, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">ir vocal cords are usually ready<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> to begin<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">formal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> singing lessons.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> Music is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\">pre-teens<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\"> to build their confidence and sense of self which parents will see both inside and outside of the music classroom.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW153141735 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/#pre-teens\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW153141735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Explore options for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pre-teen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153141735 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8572e53 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8572e53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;waves&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M790.5,93.1c-59.3-5.3-116.8-18-192.6-50c-29.6-12.7-76.9-31-100.5-35.9c-23.6-4.9-52.6-7.8-75.5-5.3\n\tc-10.2,1.1-22.6,1.4-50.1,7.4c-27.2,6.3-58.2,16.6-79.4,24.7c-41.3,15.9-94.9,21.9-134,22.6C72,58.2,0,25.8,0,25.8V100h1000V65.3\n\tc0,0-51.5,19.4-106.2,25.7C839.5,97,814.1,95.2,790.5,93.1z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7cb2cb\" data-id=\"f7cb2cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb2d857 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb2d857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Teens (Ages 14 - 18 years)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd484fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd484fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\">By this age, many student musicians are honing their skills, looking for a community of peers with similar musical interes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\">ts, <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW246909361 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\">and<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW246909361 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\"> seeking a sense of belonging<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW246909361 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246909361 BCX0\"> that music so aptly provides<\/span><\/span><\/span>. If your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW216080526 BCX0\">teen <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW216080526 BCX0\">hasn\u2019t<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\">started learning music <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW216080526 BCX0\">yet,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\"> fret. There are still plenty of options and benefits to starting music at this age.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW216080526 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/#teens\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW216080526 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Explore options for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">teen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216080526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cd37a6\" data-id=\"6cd37a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bd5a75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bd5a75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adults (Any age)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f34f870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f34f870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\"> never too late to start learning an instrument for the first time! You can also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\">rekindle your musical interests or refine skills in private lessons.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\"> Studying music is a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\">fun<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\"> after-work hobby, creative outlet, and one of the best ways <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\">to keep<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\"> the mind sharp.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW100414436 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/#adults\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW100414436 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100414436 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Explore options for adults.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW100414436 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90bd9e5\" data-id=\"90bd9e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10bc1b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10bc1b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/what-age-should-children-start-music\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW249820501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249820501 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">What Age Should your Child Start Music Lessons or Classes<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249820501 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u2192<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249820501 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68376a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68376a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/\"><strong>Age-by-Age Breakdown of Music Programming \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-540d15d8 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"540d15d8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b98e2c0\" data-id=\"2b98e2c0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e2d81d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0e2d81d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"programming\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1604ef40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1604ef40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Music Classes vs. Lessons: Which Is Best for My Child?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74dcc789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74dcc789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">As we mentioned above, selecting the right type of music programming can be key to your child\u2019s success in music. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">By picking<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\"> age-appropriate music programming that&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">\u00a0the best fit for them personally, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">you can ensure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\"> your kid or teen will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">build a positive relationship with music and stay <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\">engaged<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4313395 BCX0\"> for the long term.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9da7cf7 elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9da7cf7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58ea98f\" data-id=\"58ea98f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23ff920 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23ff920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits of Group Music Classes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b46312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b46312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A great fit for beginners.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Music classes are a great fit for student musicians of all experience levels. Beginners find additional value by starting here due to the ability to focus on how to read music and basic musical concepts in a collaborative atmosphere. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make friends and build\u00a0community.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Kids can make friends with common interests. Learning alongside peers inspires young musicians to build strong practice habits and infuses a sense of fun into their music studies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW20690066 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\">You know your child\u2014if they <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW20690066 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\">engage well in group activities, music classes are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\">a great way<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\"> to play to that strength<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW20690066 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20690066 BCX0\"> to foster their learning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Balance\u00a0group learning and individual support.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Small music classes allow interaction with peers while still receiving individual support\u00a0and feedback\u00a0from\u00a0the instructor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Less expensive.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Music classes are known to be easier on your pocketbook than private lessons. By essentially sharing your teacher\u2019s time with a small number of other students, the tuition can be much lower.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-ensembles\/\"><b>Learn about Merit&#8217;s group music classes.<\/b><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5540cb0\" data-id=\"5540cb0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd072e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd072e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Top Benefits of Private Music Lessons<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15045dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15045dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pick your\u00a0pace.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Individual, focused attention allows your private lesson instructor to cater to your child\u2019s needs. This often allows students to progress more quickly in their studies. It also provides the opportunity to slow things down to ensure engagement and mastery of a piece or skill before moving on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:473,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refine skills.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Similarly, the one-on-one\u00a0experience\u00a0that private lessons\u00a0provide\u00a0enables your teacher to\u00a0better\u00a0pinpoint areas <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">of needed focus<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">Highly qualified teachers will be able to offer mu<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">ltiple ways to improve specific techniques <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">to<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\"> find just the right teaching mechanism for <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">the individual student<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW261778007 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261778007 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a\u00a0strong\u00a0relationship\u00a0with your teacher.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Since\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0just the two of you,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be able to build a deeper and more meaningful bond over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">As your teacher <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">observes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\"> your growth, they can be an invaluable resource in guiding you <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">towards the best next steps in your music education whe<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">ther that be <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">upgrading to a higher-quality instrument, joining ensemble classes, or <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">suggesting<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW102682719 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\"> other <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102682719 BCX0\"> learning resources.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More flexible scheduling. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\">Because <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\"> working directly with<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\"> just<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\"> your teacher, scheduling is often <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW144596031 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144596031 BCX0\">more flexible<\/span><\/span><\/span> vs. committing to pre-scheduled group classes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/private-lessons\/\"><strong>Learn about Merit&#8217;s private music lessons.<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0eddf04 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0eddf04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b676c9\" data-id=\"2b676c9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6808f27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6808f27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/group-classes-private-lessons-ensembles\/\"><strong>Full Comparison of Music Classes vs. Lessons \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49afea7 elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49afea7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eaca0c8\" data-id=\"eaca0c8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ef6c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"09ef6c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pick-musical-instrument-icon.png?fit=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-43441\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pick-musical-instrument-icon.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pick-musical-instrument-icon.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pick-musical-instrument-icon.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pick-musical-instrument-icon.png?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac5bcf9\" data-id=\"ac5bcf9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30ee245 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"30ee245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"instrument\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b49e78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b49e78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. How to Pick a Musical Instrument for Your Child<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce018e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ce018e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248060913 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248060913 BCX0\">Time to select an instrument! Which one should my child play?? <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248060913 BCX0\">There are five basic principles to consider when choosing an instrument for your kid or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248060913 BCX0\">teen:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW248060913 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5afc4b elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5afc4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ec6f76\" data-id=\"1ec6f76\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3adf86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3adf86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">1. Interest Level\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kids\u202fwill want to spend more time practicing an instrument that excites them! An easy place to start is by asking your child if they&#8217;re excited about a particular instrument.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Search online to see if there are any <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/calendar\/\">instrument exploration or instrument \u201cpetting zoo&#8221; events<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or classes in your area. These events are a great way for kids to interact with instruments to see what feels right for them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> You can also explore <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Tde91GvEHV8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube videos of instruments<\/a><\/strong> together to see what piques their interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">2. Age &amp; Physical Considerations\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your child&#8217;s age and physical stature play a crucial role in determining which instruments they can comfortably and successfully begin with. For instance, string instruments come in various sizes to accommodate younger players <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW185435177 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185435177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185435177 BCX0\">with smaller bodies<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW185435177 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW185435177 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW185435177 BCX0\"> and increase in size as your child grows<\/span><\/span><\/span>. Wind instruments, lacking similar size variations, are generally more suitable for older students, typically around 4th or 5th grade. Hand size and dental structure also contribute to identifying the most suitable instrument.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">3. Musical Background\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Has your child already been introduced to an instrument in school? For example, many students learn the recorder around 3rd grade which prepares children for woodwind or brass instruments. Did you practice on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-fyKVAZtl5Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>glockenspiel or bell kit<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in a baby or toddler music class? <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW4846131 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4846131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4846131 BCX0\">You may have not known i<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW4846131 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW4846131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW4846131 BCX0\">t at the time, but this was an <\/span><\/span><\/span>introduction to the skills used in more advanced percussion instruments, including piano. Signing your little one up for <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\">Early Childhood music classes<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> builds a strong musical foundation for\u00a0future instrument and vocal study. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">4. Initial Skills\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain students naturally grasp the technique of playing specific instruments more effortlessly than others, finding an innate fit. Instrument exploration events, as mentioned above, are a great way to determine if your child just \u201cgets\u201d how to play a certain instrument. Or, look for classes and camps that let kids explore multiple instruments. Merit\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/early-childhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the Orchestra Early Childhood class<\/a><\/strong>, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/summer-camps\/\">Music Discovery Camp<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/band-classes-lessons\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Beginning Band classes<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are great examples.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">5. Popularity\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When considering joining a band or orchestra, it&#8217;s crucial to factor in the popularity of instruments, as those playing the more common ones may face increased competition for orchestra, band, and solo opportunities in the future. Examples of less popular instruments include viola, bass, French horn, and oboe. These instruments are consistently in high demand <span class=\"TextRun SCXW154956450 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW154956450 BCX0\">even at collegiate levels and often <\/span><\/span>offer potential advantages i<span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW129895437 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\">n <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW129895437 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\">securing scholarship awards <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW129895437 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\">regardless of whether your child is a music major or not<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129895437 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW129895437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e75719b elementor-section-content-middle animated-slow elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e75719b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf5aef5\" data-id=\"bf5aef5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e6378 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1e6378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/how-to-choose-an-instrument-for-your-child\/\"><strong>Read the Full Article: How to Choose an Instrument for Your Child \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/age\/\"><strong>Age-by-age Breakdown of Musical Instruments \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/best-musical-instruments-beginners\/\"><strong>10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68df7123 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68df7123\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-273422cd\" data-id=\"273422cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbb94d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9cbb94d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"teacher\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cdf4af6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cdf4af6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. How to Find the Best Music Teacher or Music School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76dae8fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76dae8fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">Your child deserves the best. But the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">best music teacher or best music school can mean different things to different students. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">Finding the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW176327930 BCX0\">right teacher <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW176327930 BCX0\">or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\"> school for you and your child<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">will take research<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">, conversations, and a little reflection on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176327930 BCX0\"> most important to you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd4ec4e elementor-section-content-top elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd4ec4e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79039cb\" data-id=\"79039cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae8a8c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae8a8c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Find the Best Music Teacher<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071a9fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"071a9fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define your goals.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Clearly define your musical goals, whether it&#8217;s learning a specific instrument, mastering a particular style, or reaping the extra-musical <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/benefits-music-education\/\">benefits of music education<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This will help you find a teacher with expertise in your area of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check qualifications &amp; experience.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Look for teachers with strong qualifications and experience. A degree in music performance or music education, along with teaching experience, can be indicative of a teacher&#8217;s competence. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berklee.edu\/careers\/roles\/teaching-artist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching artists<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provide the additional benefit of applying their real-world experience as a performing musician.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask for recommendations. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask your friends, family, or parents you know through school or work if they&#8217;ve had positive experiences with music teachers. Personal referrals often provide valuable firsthand insights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider their \u201csoft skills\u201d.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The best music teachers go beyond credentials. Their communication style and ability to keep your child motivated and challenged are just as important. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134117527 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\">Students <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134117527 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\">who make a deep and meaningf<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134117527 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\">ul connection to their teachers always enjoy the most success<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134117527 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\"> and fulfillment<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW134117527 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134117527 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1e7846\" data-id=\"a1e7846\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58bb3b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58bb3b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Find the Best Music School<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9fd6c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9fd6c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research accreditation.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Look for a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/accpas.arts-accredit.org\/directory-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">music school that is accredited<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by relevant education authorities or associations. Accreditation ensures that the school meets certain standards of quality, professionalism, and student safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Look into faculty <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">&amp; resources.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Look into the overall qualifications and experience of the school&#8217;s faculty members. It\u2019s also important to consider the school\u2019s other resources such as breadth of programming, class sizes, curriculum, performance opportunities, and connections within the music world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Get a feel for the community.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> A diverse and welcoming community enhances your overall learning experience, helps everyone feel like they belong, and contributes to the development of well-rounded and connected musicians. School visits and social media are good places to get a sense of the school\u2019s community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit the school.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Whenever possible, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/contact\/#visit\">visit the music school<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to explore the facilities, meet faculty members, and observe classes or rehearsals. Ask the school if they offer tours,<a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/calendar\/\"> <strong>open houses, or public concerts<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read reviews &amp; testimonials.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Explore social media and online platforms like Google and Yelp! to see what current or former students and parents say about the school. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-911b3cd elementor-section-content-top elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"911b3cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e7d28d\" data-id=\"2e7d28d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2f72a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2f72a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparent.com\/sponsored-content\/how-to-find-the-best-music-teacher-for-your-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to Find the Best Music Teacher for Your Child<\/span><\/b><\/a> \u2022 Chicago Parent\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/faculty-staff\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet Merit&#8217;s Faculty \u2192<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:473,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0dbb5b5\" data-id=\"0dbb5b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f3d676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f3d676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/accpas.arts-accredit.org\/directory-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Browse Accredited Community Music Schools \u2192<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:473,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/why-choose-merit\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Choose Merit School of Music \u2192<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:473,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/music-practice-tips.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/music-practice-tips.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/meritmusic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/music-practice-tips.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12f038f\" data-id=\"12f038f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b820fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2b820fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"practice\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6c8313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6c8313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Music Practice Tips<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ce7fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ce7fdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">Success in music requires practice, practice, practice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\"> But motivating your kid to practice<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">can be hard, hard, hard!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">Explore these<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">resources that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\">practical<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\"> tips and strategies for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113374000 BCX0\"> helping your child practice regularly and effectively.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d9357 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d9357\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/deceptivecadence\/2012\/06\/18\/155282684\/getting-kids-to-practice-music-without-tears-or-tantrums\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Getting Kids to Practice Music \u2014 Without Tears or Tantrums<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 NPR<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparent.com\/education\/at-home-learning\/how-to-get-kids-to-practice-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Get Kids to Practice Music<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Chicago Parent<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/music-practice-tips\/\"><strong>16 Practice Tips for Musicians of All Ages<\/strong><\/a> \u2022 Merit School of Music<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aea32eb elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aea32eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc95d1b\" data-id=\"dc95d1b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8deabb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8deabb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/parents\/thrive\/creating-a-musical-home-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creating a Musical Home Environment<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 PBS Kids<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/parenting\/better-parenting\/advice\/im-a-mom-and\/im-a-mom-and-a-music-teacher-heres-how-i-nurture-my-childrens-love-for-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I&#8217;m a Mom and a Music Teacher: Here&#8217;s How I Nurture My Children&#8217;s Love for Music<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Parents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/tips-starting-voice-lessons-classes-choir\/\">7 Tips for Starting Singing Lessons, Voice Classes, or Choir<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Merit School of Music<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/performance-tips-for-music-students\/\">17 Performance Tips for Music Students<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Merit School of Music<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/tips-acing-conservatory-audition\/\">6 Tips for Acing Your Audition<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Merit School of Music<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicnotes.com\/blog\/musical-instrument-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How-to Tips: Basics of Musical Instrument Care and Maintenance<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Music Notes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stringsmagazine.com\/instrument-care-basics-advice-from-the-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Instrument Care Tips\u2014Advice from the Experts<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2022 Strings Magazine<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"8\" 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data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aa72d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6aa72d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"faqs\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f41cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44f41cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions\u200b<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9d4219 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"7f9d4219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-7f9d4219\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"7f9d4219\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"where-can-i-purchase-or-rent-a-musical-instrument\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2141\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><h4 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Where can I purchase or rent a musical instrument?<\/h4><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2141\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"where-can-i-purchase-or-rent-a-musical-instrument\"><p><span>It is imperative that your child has a quality musical instrument at home with which to practice. <\/span><span>Be sure to consult with your teacher or music professional before committing to a purchase or rental to ensure your child\u2019s success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Merit School of Music <\/span><span>maintains a fleet of over 1,800 instruments which are loaned to students enrolled in programming<\/span><span> at little to no cost. Learn more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/student-resources\/#rent-an-instrument\">Merit\u2019s instrument library<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other highly recommended instrument vendors include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Strings<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.a440violinshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A440 Violin Shop<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whlee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wiliam Harris Lee<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Winds<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qandf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quinlin &amp; Fabish\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pmwoodwind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PM Woodwind\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"should-my-child-learn-a-second-instrument-what-are-the-benefits\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2142\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><h4 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Should my child learn a second instrument? What are the benefits?<\/h4><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2142\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"should-my-child-learn-a-second-instrument-what-are-the-benefits\"><p><span>Once your child is proficient at their first instrument, you can consider signing them up for a second instrument. It\u2019s a good rule of thumb for a music student to be at the intermediate level or beyond before adding another instrument to their musical studies. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning a second instrument offers a range of benefits:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Increases your overall musical proficiency<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Creates a deeper understanding of music theory<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Enhances your musical versatility, especially your ability to adapt in ensembles<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Provides the opportunity to play a broader range of musical genres and styles<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Stimulates creativity by thinking about and exploring music-making in new ways<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Boosts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/how-playing-instrument-makes-you-smarter\/\">cognitive benefits of music<\/a><\/strong>, including improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"where-is-merit-school-of-music-located-do-you-offer-online-programming\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2143\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><h4 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Where is Merit School of Music located? Do you offer online programming?<\/h4><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2143\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"where-is-merit-school-of-music-located-do-you-offer-online-programming\"><p><span>Merit School of Music is located in Chicago, Illinois with branches in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/west-loop\/\">West Loop<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/near-north\/\">Old Town<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/south-shore\/\">South Shore<\/a><\/strong>. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We offer music classes, lessons, Early Childhood programming, and a <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/conservatory\/\">tuition-free Conservatory<\/a><\/strong><span> at our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/west-loop\/\">West Loop music center<\/a><\/strong><span>. We also provide <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/merit-music-communities\/\">in-school music programming<\/a><\/strong><span> at schools and community centers throughout the Chicagoland area.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We do not currently offer online programming.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"im-ready-to-get-started-how-do-i-register-for-classes-or-lessons-at-merit-school-of-music\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2144\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><h4 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">I'm ready to get started. How do I register for classes or lessons at Merit School of Music?<\/h4><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2144\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"im-ready-to-get-started-how-do-i-register-for-classes-or-lessons-at-merit-school-of-music\"><p><span>Hurray! We\u2019re so excited for you to join Merit\u2019s community of music-lovers.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/student-resources\/#register-for-classes\">Read step-by-step instructions for registering.<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Have questions or need help? We\u2019re here for you! Contact us at <\/span><strong><a href=\"mailto:studentservices@meritmusic.org\">studentservices@meritmusic.org<\/a><\/strong><span>. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-27bb775e elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"27bb775e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c47644c\" data-id=\"c47644c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-655a8182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"655a8182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Start Making Music Today!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599d0f54 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"599d0f54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/meritmusic.org\/music-classes-lessons\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn About Classes &amp; 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