Learning music: guides to start and advance
How to start from scratch, best practice and choose from virtual, home or hybrid classes.
Guidelines for Learning music
At how old did you start studying music?
There's no single age to start with. We tell you what to expect at every stage from musical initiation to adulthood and how old each instrument suggests.
Read articleMusic Academy or Special Teacher? What's best?
The academies give structure and assemblies, the particular teacher, care and flexibility. We help you choose and we have a third choice.
Read articleLearning music with YouTube or with a teacher?
The tutorials serve to start and get out songs but they don't see you play. What can you learn only, what risks and how to combine videos with a teacher.
Read articleIndividual or group music classes? How to decide
The individual class advances at your best and the small group adds motivation and an ear as a whole. We help you choose, even if they are brothers in the same house.
Read articleHow do home music classes work?
The teacher arrives at your place but class doesn't get improvised. We tell you how to prepare you, what role the family plays and what to expect from the first month.
Read articleHow to protect your audition if you're a musician?
Your ears are your work tool and have no spare. How to rehearse at a lower volume, what protectors to use and what signs to take seriously.
Read articleHow many hours to practice an instrument a day?
There's no magic number: lt's up to your level, age and goal. These are realistic references and how to get every minute of practice to count.
Read articleHow much do music classes cost? That's what affects the price
No single fare for music classes. We explain what factors move the price and how to compare offers that seem different but aren't.
Read articleIs it normal for them to hurt their fingers while playing guitar?
That the yolks hurt the first few weeks is part of the process. We explain how to wear them, what to check with your guitar and what sign indicates that you have to stop.
Read articleWhat equipment do you need for virtual music classes?
We explain what computer does make a difference in a virtual class and how to set up an audio so that your instrument sounds as it is.
Read articleIs it worth taking online music classes?
The online classes save their way, open the door to more teachers and let you review the recorded class. They also have boundaries that should be met before they start.
Read articleEasy songs to start singing, by styles
A simple song has short range, comfortable tempo and phrases with space to breathe. It's ready by styles and how to prepare each song step by step.
Read articleEasy guitar songs depending how many chords you know
Two to four chords: a list of known songs, Latino and Colombian included, with the progression that's repeated and what you practice with each.
Read articleEasy songs for piano: pieces for beginners by level
From "Au clair de la lune" to Satie: piano pieces and songs ordered at four levels, with each training and how to choose a good arrangement.
Read articleClasses of music at home or virtual: how to choose
The two modalities work with good faith and constant practice. We help you choose by age, instrument and routine.
Read articleHybrid music classes: how to combine virtual and at home
We show you models to combine home and virtual classes and how to distribute the contents between them.
Read articleHow to learn music from scratch: where to start
You don't have to have previous talent or know how to read scores. You have to have an instrument that motivates you, rhythm and listening from day one and a short but constant routine.
Read articleHow to compose a song from zero step by step
To compose your first song you don't need advanced theory: an idea, four chords, a tune you like and a letter from you. We show you the complete process step by step.
Read articleHow to choose music teacher: 10 questions before you start
A good teacher dominates his instrument, can teach and adapts his class to his face. These 10 questions help you to know if he has them.
Read articleHow to memorize a musical piece: the four memory types
To repeat till your fingers have been known isn't enough. A solid memory combines four layers and a sectionally structured method with points to get back to if you lose.
Read articleHow to practice music at home: a 20-minute routine
To practice well weighs more than to practice a great deal. That 20-minute routine helps you advance with any instrument, with tips for children and families.
Read articleHow to prepare your space for virtual music classes
A well-put camera's better than an expensive camera. We show you how to accommodate light, noise, atril and camera as per the instrument you play.
Read articleHow to get ready for your first music recital
A good recital is prepared weeks earlier. That schedule tells you what to do at every stage, what to wear and how to conduct the day of the presentation.
Read articleHow to overcome stage fear by playing or singing
The nerves don't completely disappear, even with experienced musicians. The goal is to play well with them, and that's how they train.
Read articleAbsolute and relative ear: what are and how to train them
The absolute ear is rare and difficult to acquire as an adult. The relative, the most widely used by musicians, training at any age with daily exercises.
Read articlePosture and ergonomics for musicians: how to avoid injuries
The posture isn't to stay still and right: it's that the instrument will suit you. Adjustments by instrument, warming, pauses and when to consult.
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Do you rather learn with a teacher?
Virtual or home classes in Bogotá, for all ages, with teachers evaluated.