Here’s the truth nobody tells beginners: A cheap guitar isn’t necessarily “bad.” It’s usually just not set up properly. And that one detail is the difference between: “I can’t play guitar”and “Wait… I’m actually getting good.” Why Inexpensive Guitars Almost Always Need a Professional Setup When you buy a budget guitar (especially under ~$400), it’s not arriving as a finished instrument. It’s arriving as: a mass-produced product shipped across climates assembled quickly with v

Whether for yourself or your child, starting music lessons can feel exciting and a little intimidating. Many people imagine a first lesson as serious, technical, or high-pressure. In reality, a well-designed first music lesson is something very different. It’s a conversation. It’s an exploration. And most of all, it’s about creating comfort, clarity, and confidence from the very beginning.

If you’ve ever taken music lessons or watched your child take them, you may have noticed something surprising: Progress doesn’t move in a straight line.

In a world that moves faster every year, attention is fractured, schedules are packed, and screens dominate our daily lives…music lessons may seem like a “nice extra.” But the truth is far deeper: The world doesn’t just enjoy music. It needs it.