Is 5 too young? Is 12 too late? A practical, instrument-by-instrument guide to when children are ready for one-to-one music lessons — and the signs to look for.
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Read more →Discover Bristol's finest music shops, from century-old institutions to specialist guitar boutiques, and find your perfect instrument in this vibrant musical city.
Read more →Four Christmas songs a beginner can play on guitar with three or four chords, how to get them ready in time, and what to know if you're giving music lessons as a present.
Read more →How much practice is enough at each stage, what research says about practising well, what a good session looks like, and how parents can help without nagging.
Read more →Answers to the questions people ask before starting singing lessons: who the teachers are, what the first lesson is like, how long and how often, and what to practise in between.
Read more →The guitar techniques worth learning first, from strumming and fingerpicking to hammer-ons, slides, bends and vibrato, with a simple weekend practice plan to get them under your fingers.
Read more →Answers to common questions about guitar lessons in Bristol, including lesson duration, mobile lessons, and teacher qualifications.
Read more →A guitar teacher's view of the Fender Stratocaster range, from Squier to the American-made models: what you get at each level, and what to look for in a first Strat.
Read more →Why learning an instrument is worth the effort, and how to start well: choosing an instrument, finding a teacher, building a practice routine and buying sensible equipment.
Read more →How the guitar and the bass guitar differ in strings, sound, role and technique, which is easier to start on, and how to decide which one is for you.
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