Elite Music Academy provides adult guitar lessons in Toronto with several distinguished and unique guitar teachers. One of the questions that guitarists hear all the time is, “how long did it take to learn to play the guitar?” People are often shocked when a guitarist replies, “I ‘m still learning.” In other words, the answer depends upon aContinue Reading
Guitar Method Books: Tips and Suggestions
Elite Music is a music school and instrument shop providing Toronto guitar lessons with several unique, experienced guitar teachers. Guitar lessons flow better with instruction books. The sheer amount of guitar instructional books on the market can be overwhelming for guitar teachers and guitar students alike. There are a few ways of narrowing the list downContinue Reading
Tips for Finding the Right Guitar Teacher in Toronto
Characteristics of a Good Guitar Teacher One of the first things to consider for someone looking for guitar lessons in Toronto (and you can learn more about them here) is finding the right teacher – there are literally hundreds of them in the city. One common mistake people make is to assume that a greatContinue Reading
Music Lessons Provide Benefits That Last a Lifetime
Music is a part of life from the earliest stages. Many children begin encountering and experiencing music prenatally through recordings that parents play for them as they develop. Newborns will hear parents singing lullabies to them and begin associating music as something to be enjoyed even at that tender age. Babies realize that they canContinue Reading
What to Do When Kids Lose Interest in Music Lessons
Most kids at some point, usually after a year or more of study, will say “I want to quit taking lessons”. Music is a cumulative skill that grows with years of practice, and holding student interest can be challenging. Conscientious parents can help a student get through this desire to quit, but it takes patienceContinue Reading