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Locations in Palo Alto* 305
N. California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
&
220B University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650
324 2373
Info@NewMozartSchool.Com
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TESTIMONIALS
"I
am a singer who has performed...at the
New York Metropolitan Opera for the
past 10 years...I have spent
a lot of time in music classes for my
young daughters, and The New
Mozart School of Music is absolutely
unique in its approach to teaching music
to young children...We are
so fortunate to have this amazing school
in our community." -Malin
F. Walrod-
"Obvious
musical talents aside, our
teacher is remarkably patient, compassionate,
and creative when it comes to teaching.
...We are so glad we found New Mozart.
We refer all of our friends to New
Mozart." -Stephanie L.-
"This
has been one of the most important
activities my daughter has participated
in over the past year which has contributed
positively toher
overall self-esteem, love
for music and development
of her internal understanding of
her own creativity and imagination."
-Jean C.-
650
324 2373
Info@NewMozartSchool.Com
Guitar
Lessons at NMSM (two
convenient Palo Alto locations)
New Mozart Guitar Students
performing at the June 12th. 2010 Recital
Our
private guitar lessons include acoustic, electric and bass guitar.
We have an excellent guitar teaching staff and teach guitar lessons
in everything from rock to jazz, classical to pop, Spanish to
chording. Many of our teachers actively perform in bands. Our
guitar teachers have university training so they know the proper
theory and technique no matter if a student is interested in metal
or in classical. Guitar lessons at our schools are enhanced by
the opportunity of learning how to jam with other musicians in
a rock band setting or how to perform solo in one of our recitals.
No matter what type of guitar lessons you are interested in, we
have the teachers to help you. Typically a student would be 7
before starting guitar lessons, due to their hand size, but some
younger students start with a junior sized guitar.
More
Video Clips
New Mozart student Dillon Scheel
playing at the Winter Recital 2009
New Mozart student Richard
Wilson
performing at the Year End Recital, June 2009
New Mozart students performing at the Winter Recital 2008
What
is a good age to start guitar lessons?
Guitar is easier for children who are at least 7 years old. It
takes a lot of strength in the wrists as well as the fingers to
be able to push down the strings. Some children can become frustrated
if they are too young. If your child is younger and is persistent
in wanting to play the guitar, you should ease them into it by
introducing the piano first. This really is the best instrument
to start on, and it will help your child when he does transfer
to the guitar. We also recommend our Harmony
Road program which starts at age 2.
As
a beginner, should I be using an electric or acoustic guitar?
The acoustic and electric guitar have many similarities. Electric
guitars are generally much easier to play than acoustic guitars.
The strings are lighter, and easier to press down. The sore fingers
that many novices experience when learning on an acoustic guitar,
generally are not nearly as much of an issue when learning on
electric guitar.
Electric
guitars have a different role in music than acoustic guitars.
Whereas acoustic guitars are often used to strum chords to many
songs, electrics are used to play "guitar leads" as
well as chords. They each have advantages and disadvantages to
the beginner. It is easier to learn to fingerpick on an acoustic.
Barre chords and power chords are easier to learn on an electric.
Most people learn how to strum the acoustic, but rarely take the
time to explore the many styles and sounds that it is capable
of. Because of the nature of the electric guitar, many beginners
learn power chords and then little else. And when the acoustic
player gets his first electric, he tends to play it like an acoustic.
And vice versa. So which is better? The one you desire to play
would be the better one for you!
Note
to parents! When
choosing a guitar for your child. Try to realistically assess
what they'd like best, as opposed to what you'd like them to play.
Their progress will be noticeably better when playing a guitar
they like.
Remember!
Keeping your guitar out of the case, in plain view at all times,
is tremendously important - you'll find yourself playing MUCH
more. If you decide on an electric guitar, you might even consider
leaving the cord in the guitar, plugged into the amplifier. That
way, you can simply pick up the guitar, flick the amp on, and
begin playing.
We understand
that you may have lots of questions regarding guitar & electric
bass lessons at New Mozart.
Call us at 650 324
2373 or email us @ Info@NewMozartSchool.com.
We look forward to
talking with you soon!
Musically yours,
The New Mozart
Office Team
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"Lean
your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your
chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart."
Andre Segovia