Piano or ​keyboard?!

Guitar or ​Ukulele?

3/4 or 4/4 ​violin?!

Am I too old ​for this?!

Is 5 years ​the right ​age to

start music?

Yamaha or ​Casio or ​Roland?!

Should I own an ​instrument to learn?

InDEX

About courses

Which music course to select?

What if I want to switch?

Piano or Keyboard?

Guitar vs Ukulele

About Instruments

Should I own an Instrument?

How to purchase an Instrument?

About Classes

How does group classes work?

Are the trainers qualified?

Duration to become a professional

How to appear for exams?

Which MUSIC COURSE TO select?

Selecting the musical course that you like to pursue, ​depends on three main criteria - Age, Ability & Interest

AGE

Depending on the student’s age, certain courses are ​recommended; but not confined to only those, as ​there are always exceptions and there are prodigies ​out there who defy all odds and create wonders!

There is no upper age limit to learning music!

Ability

In general, people are born with either an in-born ​ability to have perfect pitch and rhythm sense or have ​the ability to learn it slowly over a period of time ​through proper training. This learning process, includes ​dedicated efforts from the student in trying to ​understand the frequencies (pitch) and the patterns in ​frequencies (rhythm). That’s the reason why we have ​suggested drums & vocals for 2-5 years kids, as it is ​easier for them to form associations with these ​patterns at an early age and have a head start!

For people who likes to learn percussion instruments ​(like drums), the rhythm sense plays an important and ​essential role, while for all other instruments and ​vocals, both pitch and rhythm sense are essential.

To develop into a good musician, it is very important & ​crucial to put in the needful efforts to improve your ​pitch (through vocal practice & pitch identifier tools) & ​rhythm (by practicing alongside metronome & counts).

INTEREST

Often times we see that the parents try to put in ​their own likings into the child while selecting courses, ​which adversely affects the student’s progress, as the ​student lacks interest or affinity towards that course.

Since learning music comes as a result of lots of hours ​of dedicated practice, lack of interest from the ​student’s side can result in frustration for the student, ​the trainers as well as the parents who would want to ​see results, yet not understanding that the kids has no ​interest towards that course to begin with!

So, always begin with the course that your child loves ​(based on their age and ability) and through the ​process of learning that one particular skill, they can ​move and build developing other skills, as per the ​parent’s liking and inclination, at a later stage!

What if i want to switch?

In general, 3-6 months is a needful time for the kids to ​understand what they like, if they would want to pursue it ​further, to make up their mind for the known hardships which ​would involve regular practice and sincere efforts, or to ​simply switch to a different course altogether.

In the rare case where the student seems to be not showing ​much interest towards the course selected, we allow ​students to switch to the course of their liking and make ​adjustments to transition them smoothly to the new course.

Learning - piano vs keyboard

In terms of the skill enhancement, learning Piano is a bit ​difficult comparatively, as it focuses on the dexterity of both ​the hands equally. But by doing so, the students tend to ​develop a strong music playing capabilities, which makes ​them skilled musicians. Hence, even though it is tougher, ​Talent Hub recommends learning the Piano syllabus. ​However, it is up to the students to choose whether they ​want to learn Piano or Keyb​o​ard.

On the other hand, learning Keyboard opens up the cre​ative imagination & the knowledge to compose and arr​ange modern day digital music, by incorporating a varie​ty of different musical instrument sounds, beats and music s​tyles available in Keyboard, at the press of a couple of but​tons. Since it is easy to create interesting music through diff​erent sounds and beats, kids (below the age of 5 years) lo​ve to explore keyboard more than a Piano. So, it might be a​ good option to begin with a keyboard, to instigate that intere​st in them. However, all the fancy things in keyboar​d can sometimes become a distraction as well too, as they ​might just play around with those, & avoid doing the esse​ntial practice needed to enhance the playing sk​i​lls.

You can buy a basic keyboard, if any of the below ment​ioned conditions are ​true.

• The student is younger than 5 years o​f age
  
• Uncertain about student’s interest in ​music
• Want to use only for a year or two & then up​grade
• Budget is between Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 15,​0​00/-

However, if the intention is to learn music profession​ally, then buying a Piano (Acoustic/Digital, based on the bu​dget) would be the recommended op​t​ion.

Once the student becomes proficient in playing the ​keys, they can choose to use those skills on a Piano or a m​odern day Keyboard/Synthesizers/Workstation to arrange, co​mpose and produce music as per their taste. At that point of ​time, they can invest buy professional pianos or keybo​ards.

Cost - PIANO vs KEYBOARD

Acoustic Pianos (Grand Pianos & Upright Pianos) are usually ​big and bulky, occupy a lots of space, not easy to transport, ​and are priced upwards of Rs. 3,00,000/- to a whopping Rs. ​50,00,000/- price tag. The quality of the sound & playability ​varies according to the price. They have 88 keys.

Digital Pianos are the digital replica of these acoustic pianos, ​and are priced starting from Rs. 30,000/- and goes all the ​way to Rs. 5,00,000/-. Depending on the brand, model and ​price paid, the quality of the keys, keys action, sound quality ​and playability of the instrument varies. Most of the digital ​Pianos have 88 keys. In general, Digital Pianos in the price ​range of Rs. 1,00,000/- are most suited for all of the learning ​needs & as well as for performances.

Keyboards (synthesizers) are electronic instruments that can ​do the job of a piano, as well as do much more, by ​synthesizing sounds and beats of different instruments ​through the electronics present inside. A typical keyboard ​has 61 keys (5 octaves), although it can vary from 24 keys ​(toy keyboards) to 88 keys (replicating a piano). Keyboards ​prices vary from Rs. 5,000/- (for non-touch sensitive models), ​to Rs. 5,00,000/- (Professional synthesizers/workstations)

Adapting to playing guitar ​through ukulele

Usually, Guitars are bulky and difficult to handle for kids ​below the age of 8 years, and also could hurt their fingers ​due to the intense pressure exerted by the strings on the ​finger tips and so, the general recommendation would be to ​start learning Guitar after the age of 8. However, there are ​kids who have mastered playing Guitar at a very young age, ​showing that nothing is impossible!

If the kids are determined to learning guitar only, it is better ​to start off their learning experience through the usage of ​Ukulele which is an instrument that looks similar to a guitar, ​(but much smaller in size) and has nylon strings that wouldn’t ​hurt their fingers. This way, they will learn the basics of frets, ​how to move their fingers across the fret board, understand ​strumming patterns and also become proficient in playing ​simple tunes and songs. Once they are comfortable, we can ​get them a small sized guitar (as per their size), transition ​their learning from Ukulele to Guitar, and continue the ​journey from there on!

Need for owning an instrument

Progress & perfection in any skill comes with hours & hours ​of practice put in place. When the trainers teach the student ​what to practice, the students are expected to practice them ​at home and come prepared for the next class, to have the ​optimum progress in the journey of learning music.

Without an instrument at home, it becomes a futile effort in ​expecting the student to progress and it can only lead to the ​student loosing interest due to lack of practice & frustration ​to meet the parent’s expectation.

In case of drums, all you need is a practice pad and a pair of ​drumsticks to begin with, before getting an actual drumkit, ​while for other instruments, you would need to buy the ​actual instrument itself, for practice.

In specific cases, where parents would not want to invest in ​the actual instrument unless they are sure if their child would ​continue or not, it is better to

• Rent/borrow an instrument from a neighbor or relative, or
• Purchase a well maintained used instrument, or
• Invest in a cheaper brand for time being & upgrade later.

But, whatever the case maybe, it is absolutely important that ​the students own their musical instruments right from the ​beginning & practice them regularly. Without an instrument, ​there cannot be a question on the progress, whatsoever!

PURCHASing an Instrument

Instruments come in all shapes, size, colors & price tag. ​Depending on the age and skill level of the student, some ​recommendations are provided below for different ​instruments along with size details & tentative price ranges.

Please consult the trainer to know the right size of instrument for you.

Touch sensitive keyboards

The touch sensitivity feature in modern keyboards try to simulate ​the playability of a Piano on a regular Keyboard. Depending on whether ​you press the keys gently or harshly, the sound response will be soft ​or loud respectively. The price paid for the product determines the ​quality of the touch response and quality of keys & sound.

At Talent Hub, musical instruments & sound ​equipment are sold at a discount for the ​students, through Music Arcadia!

Contact 7997550044 for all your musical instrument needs

How does group classes work?

The group classes at Talent Hub music classes work with ​an ideal Teacher to Students ratio environment, where the ​trainer & the students get the right amount of time & ​attention needed for knowledge & skill transfer. It also ​provides group learning opportunities for students from ​different backgrounds to come together and explore music.

Learning and perfecting the art of music is a long and ​tiring process, and it is definitely going to be interesting with ​like-minded friends who go through the same process. When ​kids see that their friends struggle in some areas at first and ​then conquer it through practice and endurance, it motives ​them too, to go the extra mile to try a little harder and to do ​their best in achieving their targets.

Benefits of group classes

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In some special cases, the students may not be able to ​commute to the Institute regularly, or may have specific ​need towards specializing any instrument in a focused way. ​For those kinds of needs, we provide the option to take up

Personal Classes.

are the trainers qualified?

Talent Hub takes utmost care in choosing the right trainers ​based on their qualification, relevant skills & experience, ​constantly upskilling them as per the Industry standards, ​inculcating the values of the organization, & equipping them ​to have a unified approach towards teaching, irrespective of ​the Talent Hub branches that they serve in.

Trainers at Talent Hub are unique artists themselves, and ​they bring in a lot of different flavors to the table, and it ​helps us keep our organization vibrant & energetic. We work ​with trainers on a long term commitment so that the ​students feel comfortable getting trained from a specific ​trainer. However, every trainer at Talent Hub has the same ​syllabus to follow and protocols to abide by, which brings ​down the dependency on any particular trainer, thereby ​helping students to follow the systematic approach towards ​the learning process, irrespective of who the trainer is.

The progress tracking system is well built to track the ​progress of the students regularly, and promote them to ​higher levels on a consistent & periodic basis.

At Talent Hub, the trainers are

empowered to identify the hidden talents

of students, and constantly support & groom ​them to become their best version!

How long does it take to ​become a professional?

For someone starting as a newbie, it takes on an average of ​about 6-10 years to become a professional musician, ​provided they put in needful practice day-in day-out and ​stay focussed, without any distractions or deviations.

The duration also varies according to the age of the student, ​their motor skills and the general abilities in grasping & ​understanding musical concepts of pitch & rhythm.

Appearing for exams

There’s a detailed article written on music exams that might ​help you understand everything in detail. Please follow the ​link shown below to get all the needful insights.

Talent Hub hosts Trinity College London

& Rock School exams at its Centers.

This showcases the recognition &

standards maintained at Talent Hub

to conduct such International examinations.

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