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Why Learning Music at Any Age Works
I wish I'd started earlier. I always wanted to learn piano. As a music instructor, I’ve heard these comments hundreds of times! I often wonder why folks think this way, that if you don’t start as a child, you’re somehow “too late.” But that’s not how music works. The truth is that adults often make faster and more meaningful progress because they bring intention to the process. The Myth of “Too Late” That idea of a “window” for learning music is mostly cultural. Sure, kids h
Doug Ehlert
Oct 282 min read


Jazz for Beginners: It's Not as Scary as You Think
Jazz gets a bad rap. Most people think it's this impossibly complex musical form reserved for conservatory graduates and musical...
Doug Ehlert
Sep 224 min read


Piano vs. Keyboard: What’s Best for Beginners
One of the first questions I hear from new students: “Do we really need a full piano to start lessons?”
Short answer: not necessarily, but the right instrument matters.
Doug Ehlert
Sep 112 min read
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