Frequently Asked Questions - Rae of Sunshine Music

Do I Need an Expensive Instrument to Start Lessons? What Actually Matters

By Renae Nonaka July 30, 2026Frequently Asked Questions, Parent Resources

https://youtube.com/shorts/YDlYcAj3Ez0?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae answers one of the most stressful questions for new music families - in 90 seconds The Worry Behind the Price Tag New parents often ask, almost…

Can Adults Learn an Instrument Just as Well as Children? A Question that Breaks My Heart a Little

By Renae Nonaka July 23, 2026Frequently Asked Questions

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZSJvrCMD2oE?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae answers the question adults ask most - in less than a minute. "I'd love to learn piano. But I'm probably too old, right?" The short answer:…

When is the Recommended Age to Start Music lessons?

By Renae Nonaka July 17, 2026Parent Resources, Frequently Asked Questions

https://youtube.com/shorts/JuiN7Q3lQ4Y?feature=share Watch: Ms. Renae answers the most common first question parents ask, in 90 seconds. There's No Magic Number (But There Is a Sweet Spot) Almost every parent asks some…

How Long Should My Child Practice Their Instrument? A Realistic Guide for Busy Families

By Renae Nonaka July 9, 2026Frequently Asked Questions, Parent Resources

https://youtube.com/shorts/xAtN6QUcpU8 Watch: Ms Renae answers the #1 practice question in under two minutes. "How long should a child practice their instrument?" It's one of the first questions parents ask -…

Do We Need a Real Piano for Lessons?

By Renae Nonaka June 18, 2026Frequently Asked Questions

Keyboard vs. Piano for Beginners https://youtube.com/shorts/QIvoLPgxfXE Watch: Ms. Renae answers our most-asked question in under a minute. It's the question almost every parent asks before booking: "Do we need a…