Question 1

What is the best age to start drums?

Accepted Answer

With Up Tempo, kids can start with percussion as early as age 6 in our Tour program. Students learn about guitar, piano, and percussion in a group setting. The Tour program prepares students for learning an instrument and allows them to explore the roles of each instrument. At age 8, students are ready for one-on-one drum lessons in our Headliner Program.

Question 2

What kind of drums do I need for lessons?

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Students need a full drum set which includes a kick drum, high-hat cymbal, snare drum, tom drums, a crash, and a ride cymbal. Complete drum kits vary in price, size, and quality. One kit popular for young beginners is the Breakbeats kit. We are more than happy to assist you with questions you may have about purchasing drums.

Question 3

Should my child learn piano before learning drums?

Accepted Answer

Piano is a great instrument, and a student can learn a lot about rhythm through piano. However, if a child is not excited to learn the piano, they can lose interest in music quickly. We prefer to teach a student the instrument they are passionate about, even if that means teaching drums without any experience on piano.

Question 4

How much should my child practice?

Accepted Answer

Practice is an essential part of a musician's growth. It teaches persistence and builds habits of continuous improvement. However, it is easy to slip into the mindset of practice being a chore. Carl Off, the music education theorist, said it best. "Since the beginning of time, children have not liked to study. They would much rather play, and if you have their interests at heart, you will let them learn while they play; they will find that what they have mastered is child's play." Our instructors guide students on what they should practice, rather than how long. We give them focused practice techniques to accomplish the material. The most significant step in practice is starting a practice session. If the student knows what to work on, the time spent practicing becomes just a number, and students can often lose track of time when they focus on their goals. Those habits can be challenging to build, so here are some general practice times for age and ability. The older and more experienced students should dedicate more time to practice. A beginner student under the age of 10 should aim for 10-15 minutes of practice 3-4 times a week. Intermediate students can expect to spend approximately 30 minutes of practice 4-5 times a week.

Question 5

What do the lessons cost?

Accepted Answer

We offer weekly half-hour lessons at $150 per month.

GUITAR LESSONS

Acoustic, electric, and bass.
We teach kids how to strum
and shred.

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