Oh hello there music lovers! As any person who loves music, one way to pursue that passion it to take music lessons. It’s one of the most exciting things to do – to go out there and to learn more about your passion!
Some of you might feel intimidated in getting music lessons (especially for first timers), but really why? When this is an exciting time for you? What’s preventing you? Let us guess, probably it is because about some pre-conceived notions on music lessons? If that’s the case, let’s debunk the myths in getting music lessons in Dubai first.
Music lessons are for experts only, why would someone like me dabble in it?
Guess what? Music lessons are for everyone! It doesn’t matter what you want to pursue later on. If you want to take lessons – it’s all up to you. You don’t have to be an ‘expert” to take lessons also. Even the so-called experts started at some point. Every music ‘expert’ was a beginner once.
So get rid of that mindset! Whatever your current skills and musical knowledge are at – you can take lessons! Music lessons are not discriminating – let’s clarify that.
Anyone who has the desire to learn can take lessons. Music is not just for the few, elite ones. It’s okay if at first you do not know as much as the others, that’s why you are taking lessons. It’s not a competition on who knows more prior to the lessons – do it for yourself! Bear in mind that you are doing this not for anyone but for your self-improvement.
Music lessons are costly! Can I afford it?
Okay, let’s talk about expenses. Many would rather not talk about it – but hey, this is reality. Let’s face it – things we want cost money nowadays. There’s no such thing as free lunch. And we spend for things we really like.
The bottom line of all those spending – is it worth it? Money is not wasted if you spend it on things you like or experiences you want. What is “expensive”? It is spending money on something that you do not benefit from. There’s no return of investment.
And music lessons are not like that. It gives you a whole lot more. Music lessons give you something new. You learn new things, you gain more experience. You get to hone your craft.
That to us – is spending your money wisely. Making sure that your money is spent well.
I am very interested in music lessons but will I be able to find a good music school in Dubai?
This is a legitimate concern. Of course, if you are discerning and related to the other myth above about music lessons being super expensive – you want to spend your money on a good school.
You just don’t go enrolling in a school just because it’s a school who offers music lessons. You want to go to a school where your hard-earned money is well spent. How do you choose the right school for you?
What should you look out for? What are your considerations? What should you make note of? Or another good question, is there such a school in Dubai? Okay, hold it right there! The questions are tumbling in and might cause you panic. Let’s take this one step at a time.
To answer your question – yes, there is a good school in Dubai and yes we will walk you through in choosing the right school. Shall we start?
Curriculum – Yes, you like music and is it good enough that the lessons that you’re looking for are in their curriculum? Well it does at the start, but try looking further into the future. Is it good enough that the current school you’re looking at has your requirements right now? Think again.
A school with an extensive program is worth looking into seriously. Check what they offer, do they have bass, drum, piano, guitar lessons? Do they have vocal lessons too (yes, your voice is also an instrument)? How extensive is their program? Can they accommodate non-beginners as well?
That’s the good thing about National Music Academy (NMA). They offer bass, drum, piano, guitar, and vocal lessons. And would you believe they even have DJ-ing lessons? Unbelievable right?!
And the great thing about NMA’s curriculum is it’s customised. None of the pre-designated lessons. The lessons are customised per student.
With customised tuition, the student’s music skills and knowledge are evaluated beforehand. Based on the results, the tuition is customised according to the student’s needs. So you will get a personalized lesson plan.
NMA understands that each student’s musical knowledge and experience is different. Some first time students, although new to the music lessons and all have prior knowledge of music already.
Actually it differs per student, not all persons are the same in their musical journey and NMA addresses this situation. The big plus on this, this customised tuition will accommodate the progress of the student. So no need to look for another school when the student is looking for intermediate or advanced lessons.
With the choices of instrument lessons a school has and its customised tuition, this gives the student lots of options too. Aside from what is mentioned beforehand on advancing in lessons, the student may want to branch out in other instruments also. They may want to try their hand in other fields of music – which is always a good thing.
The grand takeaway from customised tuition and options for other types of lessons? No need to look for other schools when you are ready for advanced lessons or when you’re looking for other types of music lessons. Choosing the same school gives you continuity in your music lessons. No added stress in doing the school search all over again.
Reputation – The school you choose should be known for a reason – a good reason in fact. Of course, it is important that the school is renowned in its industry. When you pick a school, it’s pretty obvious that you would want to know how well they are doing in the industry.
Earlier we talked about spending money wisely, and just like any purchase you make sure that you are going for quality. Same with music schools. You will want to spend your money on quality school.
A good reputation is something not bought. It’s something you build on through the years. It’s something built on trust and good performance. It’s built on the good word spread by the people who have experienced the school first hand. And who might these people be? Who else of course but the students.
Make sure to know the thoughts of the students of the school. At NMA, they provide a venue to know the thoughts of the students. If you can’t personally reach out to one, try checking out the testimonials tab of the students on the NMA website.
It’s really good to seek out the students as they would know what happens in the music lessons and they could share their experience in the school.
Beyond the lessons – This will need more explanation of course. Some of you who are passionate in music may see a long road ahead of you. You probably have dreams in going through a musical journey – and that’s great!
But sometimes you just do not know where to go or what to do later on? Or probably you know what to do, but how do you execute your plans? It’s good to look for a school that can help you in your dreams and future plans also.
At NMA, they understand that the students may want to have a career in music or to have a long journey with it. With that – they have several programs beyond the lessons to help the students along the way.
What do most successful people have in common? They have mentors who have guided and coached them along the way. NMA offers mentorship to their students too. The teachers at NMA personally mentor the students.
The teachers make the best mentors as they see and understand your musical progress. They know what motivates you and guide you towards the goals you want to reach.
Aside from mentorship, NMA offers Industry Masterclasses to the students too. The finest in the music industry are invited to perform and engage with the attendees. It’s a good interactive experience for those who are interested in what’s happening in the industry.
And of course, NMA doesn’t just stop there. They offer another good opportunity for their students – the chance to be in paid gigs! And who doesn’t want that? A chance to showcase what you have learned and to develop your confidence.
All in all, NMA offers wonderful opportunities to their students on top of their regular classes. These experiences that go beyond the lessons are good for any person who is passionate about music.
So that concludes our guide in choosing the best music lessons for you. After debunking the myths regarding music lessons, we have listed the things you should look out for. Customised curriculum, good school reputation, and of course the other opportunities they offer to help you grow in your music.
It’s a good thing though that a school offers all of this and so much more, and where else could that be? No other than National Music Academy! We are excited for you to start your music lessons in Dubai already!