Music Lessons Blog
Guides from working music teachers: choosing an instrument and a teacher, what lessons cost, how to practice, and beginner songs to learn first.
Music Lessons for Kids in San Francisco: Age by Age Guide
Anne LiseJul 18, 2026An age by age guide to starting music lessons for kids in San Francisco. What to try at 3, 5, 7, 10, and the readiness signs to look for.
Voice and Singing Lessons in San Francisco: Adult Beginner Guide
Jim SandburgJul 16, 2026A working vocal coach guide to voice lessons in SF for adult beginners. What to expect, what to try, and how long until you can sing well.
Best SF Neighborhoods for In-Home Music Lessons
Francis M. HaleJul 16, 2026Which SF neighborhoods have the strongest in-home music teacher coverage? A neighborhood by neighborhood guide from a working music teacher network.
Guitar Lessons in San Francisco: A Beginner Guide
Nicole SpringerJul 16, 2026Everything a beginner needs to know about guitar lessons in SF. Formats, teacher credentials, pricing, and the first guitar to buy.
How Long Does It Take to Learn a Musical Instrument? Honest Timeline
Francis M. HaleJul 3, 2026A working teacher's honest answer on how long it takes to learn an instrument, with month by month milestones for piano, guitar, voice and violin.
Piano vs. Keyboard — Which Should You Buy for Lessons?
Nicole SpringerJul 3, 2026A pro pianist's guide to choosing between acoustic piano, digital piano, and keyboard for starting lessons. Cost, learning impact, and what teachers recommend.
Beginner Guitar Chords — The Complete First-Year Guide
Spalding SharaJul 1, 2026The complete first-year guitar chord guide — open chords, power chords, barre chords, and how to switch between them cleanly. From a working guitar teacher.
How to Find Music Lessons in San Francisco — A Parent's Local Guide
Anne LiseJul 1, 2026A local guide to finding music lessons in SF and the Bay Area — neighborhoods covered, in-home vs. studio options, pricing, and how to pick the right teacher.
How to Find Music Lessons in Portland — A Parent's Local Guide
Francis M. HaleJul 1, 2026A local guide to finding music lessons in Portland — neighborhoods covered, in-home vs. online, realistic pricing, and how to pick the right teacher.
