The art of playing musical instruments and singing is rewarding in many ways. The learning process not only teaches you about music but offers many life-long lessons and enhances motor skills. It also helps you express emotions and creativity and cope with stress.
Knowing which instrument will be perfect for you to start with is essential to begin your musical journey. With so many music lessons, choosing the right one according to your style, preference, and needs can be difficult. Therefore, we have listed and explained some of the most beginner-friendly courses to help you out.
Ukulele Lessons
Ukulele is a fancy little instrument that’s the most preferred choice for beginners and music lovers. It produces a lovely and soothing sound that creates happy and feel-good vibes.
In the past few years, Ukulele has seen massive popularity because people enjoy its relaxing sound and can learn to play it easily. If you’ve never played any instrument before, you can start with ukulele music lessons. These lessons are easy and fun—great for people of all ages, from kids to adults—and you’ll be playing your first song in no time.
Guitar Lessons
The guitar is one of the most played musical instruments (after piano), and you can easily find various beginner to advanced music classes for it. Start with acoustic guitars because they are easier to learn than electric ones. However, if you have prior experience with acoustic, you can get electric guitar courses.
Keyboard Lessons
If you like pianos but don’t know how to play them, learning the keyboard is the right way to go about it. Usual pianos are larger in size and require more practice. The keyboard is a digital piano— a lightweight, small and easy alternative— that offers many features to increase familiarity. It's easy to start playing right away and helps you learn musical notes, tones, and octaves and perfect your timing. Keyboards also have fun settings and sound effects that allow you to experiment with various tunes.
Guitars come in various sizes and styles, and you’ll find one that suits your unique needs. They are great on their own and complement any other musical instrument. Whether you have a good singing voice or starting a band with your friends, guitar lessons will always come in handy.
Piano Lessons
Once you’ve learned to play the keyboard, you can sign up for piano lessons. These lessons go in-depth with traditional piano, helping you learn tunes for various genres, including classical, pop, blues, and jazz. You’ll learn to read notes and rhythms, play two-hand songs, and become a pro at handling the keys. This will help you compose and play your own music.
Drum Lessons
Drums are fun to play and learn, thanks to their rhythmic-rich and catchy sound. You can start by learning a three-piece drum kit instead of a traditional five-piece set. This will help you learn the basics of rhythm by offering important percussion sounds.
Drum lessons also help you develop a strong sense of musical timing. Then, you can move to other instruments and sharpen your skills.
Singing Lessons
If you feel you have good vocals and need some practice to get a singing voice, you can take singing classes. These classes cater to all artists, from beginners to experienced singers, and help them enhance their vocal range, notes, and pitch. Kids aged six or older can also participate in vocal lessons to refine their voice for singing.
Singing lessons aren’t just limited to teaching you how to improve your voice; they teach you how to read music, sing in pitch and harmony, use vocal warm-up techniques, overcome stage fright, etc. You can also take musical instrument lessons simultaneously, such as guitar, ukulele, or piano classes, to become a skilled performer. This will help you record videos, perform at events, and kick-start your career.
Violin Lessons
Violin is a classic musical instrument that produces the most beautiful melodies. It’s beginner-friendly and ideal for anyone, from kids to older adults. They come in electric and non-electric versions, so if you’re a beginner, opt for non-electric violin lessons.
Cello Lessons
Unlike other musical instruments, the cello is well-suited for music enthusiasts with some experience in playing other string instruments. This instrument is larger than a violin and is known for producing melancholic, deep sounds. You need strong determination, patience, and proper guidance to learn this magnificent instrument. Although it’s a great solo instrument, musicians combine a cello with violins and violas to produce trios and create a beautifully inspirational musical environment.
Now that you know all about music courses, it’s time to find a place that offers all of them under one roof. The Young Musician Music Institute is a music school in Abu Dhabi that offers all the courses mentioned above and many other. They also offer a 15-minute free trial to help students make informed decisions.
Whether you want piano classes or singing lessons, get in touch with their music teachers for more details.
About the Author
Sarah D. is a singer and violinist who offers music lessons to students at a music school in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She helps beginners improve their skills and writes helpful blogs to guide users. Her hobbies include baking, cycling, and photography.
