Get Started Music Mini Quiz - Little School of Music

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Welcome to the Getting Started in Music Quiz! This short quiz will help you find the music program that best fits your interests, goals, and lifestyle. It’s quick, easy, and you’ll get your results emailed directly to you at the end!

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for something more serious, we’ll help you find the best place to begin.

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Get Started in Music – Mini Quiz

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1. How old is the student?

3-5 years old (Preschool/TK)

5-7 years old (Kinder-1st Grade)

7-9 years old (2nd-3rd Grade)

10-12 years old (4th-6th Grade)

Teen-Adult (7th Grade-Adult)

2. Why do you want to learn music? (select all that apply)

My child is showing an interest in music

I want to give my child a head start in learning

The brain development and enhanced cognitive learning benefits

I’d like to have bonding time with my child

Learn social skills and meet other young children and families

Start developing musical skills and understanding

Learn to play musical instruments/sing

2. Why do you want to learn music? (select all that apply)

My child is showing an interest in music

I want to give my child a head start in learning

The brain development and enhanced cognitive learning benefits

Learn social skills and meet other young children and families

Start developing musical skills and understanding

Learn to play musical instruments/sing

Learn music fundamentals and develop musical skills: read music, music theory, steady beat & rhythm skills, technique, and listening skills

Create, compose, and perform my own music

Perform music for friends and family

3. What are you interested in learning? (select all that apply)

Singing/pitch matching

Rhythm and timing

Instrument playing

Start developing a musical foundation

Musical terms and symbols

Musical storytelling

3. What are you interested in learning? (select all that apply)

Piano

Voice

Ukulele

Percussion/Drums

Rhythm and timing

Start/continue developing a musical foundation

Musical terms and symbols

Note reading

How to read and interpret written music

4. What kind of music do you want to learn?

Single song for fun

Sing-along Songs

A collection of popular songs appropriate for young children

Music to play with other people (music ensemble)

A variety of songs through a structured approach that progresses over time according to the child’s abilities

I’m not sure

4. What kind of music do you want to play?

Single song for fun

A collection of songs for fun

Music from a structured method that progresses over time sequentially as skills are developed

Music to play in a rock band or other music ensemble

Music for Festivals, Competitions, or Music Exams (such as the Royal Conservatory of Music Certificate Program and Rock School Exams)

I’m not sure

5. How do you want to learn?

Casually, one-on-one, with a teacher who has a flexible schedule

In a structured program, one-on-one, with a teacher who provides regularly scheduled weekly lessons

In a comfortable, low-pressure group class with others who are also learning

In a musical age-appropriate environment that inspires and encourages learning and performing as part of a musical community

6. When are you hoping to begin music lessons?

Immediately

Within the next month

Within the next 3 months

Within the next 6 months

Sometime in the future, I’m just looking around

I’m not sure

7. What’s your budget for music education over the next year?

$0-$1000 – I’m just dabbling in music and am not ready to invest much right now

$1000-$2000 – I’d like to get started but have a limited budget

$2000-$4000 – I’m ready to begin and understand there are initial costs and ongoing costs throughout the year.

$4000+ – I understand the importance of music education and am willing to invest in a quality program, facility, and instructor to get the most out of my lessons and musical experience

8. Would you be interested in trying out music before committing?

Yes, as long as it’s a free trial

Yes, if it’s at a discounted price

Yes, I understand there are costs associated with trials and I am willing to pay for a trial period

No, I’d rather just get started right away

9. Would you feel more comfortable learning alone or with a family member/friend?

Yes, learning together is more fun and less pressure

Yes, I want to spend time with my family/friends as we learn together

No, I prefer to learn by myself

Both, I prefer to learn individually on my own, but would like to play music with others in a group

10. Who else do you know who might be interested in starting music lessons? Share their name and email below if you’d like to invite them to learn with you!

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