Instrument Requirements and Information

Instrument at Lessons  

Piano, Guitar and Percussion students are provided with an instrument during lessons at after-school program locations.

All strings students must provide their own instrument during lessons.  All in home students must provide an instrument for all lessons.

Instrument for Home Practice

All students are required to have an instrument for home practice within one month of beginning lessons.  Percussion students may use their drum pad for practicing in the home.  The success of any music student is determined by the amount of time the instrument is practiced. 

Instrument Purchase and Rental

Keyboards:  When purchasing an instrument for a beginner piano student, an electronic keyboard with 61 to 88 keys is appropriate for the first 1-2 years of lessons.  Good quality brands include Yamaha, Sony and Casio.  Keyboards are available at the following locations.                     

            Guitar Center at Tallahassee Mall
            Best Buy
            Circuit City 
            www.musiciansfriend.com

Acoustic and Digital Pianos:  When purchasing a digital piano, we recommend an 88 key instrument with weighted keys or hammer action.  Digital and acoustic pianos may be purchased at the following locations.  

            www.musciansfriend.com (digital only)
            Music Masters (rentals also available)
            Guitar Center at Tallahassee Mall (digital only)
            Jim’s Pianos (tuning services also available)
            Piano Boutique (tuning services also available)

Guitars:  When purchasing a guitar for a beginner student, a ¾ size guitar with nylon strings is best.  Guitars may be purchased at the following locations:  

            www.musiciansfriend.com ("Rogue guitars" recently listed at $39.99)
           Music Masters (rentals also available)
           Guitar Center at Tallahassee Mall

Flute and Violin: 

Student instruments are available for purchase or rental at Music Masters of Tallahassee.  Students will be measured in the store to determine the appropriate size instrument. 

Percussion Instruments: 

Students will receive a drum pad and sticks that can be used for practice in the home.  For the serious percussion student, instruments may be purchased at the following locations:

            Music Masters (rentals also available)
            Guitar Center at Tallahassee Mall

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