Just Play

Just Play

When taking lessons, it can be a bit challenging to keep up with everything you are learning as well as finding time to just noodle around on your instrument. However, I believe it’s important to find time to sit with your instrument and just play.

You should take time to learn a song on your own.  I’ve spent many years playing, without formal lessons, just learning how to play my favorite songs.  Many times, I didn’t learn the entire song and I learned just the cool opening riff.  Each thing I learned though made me a little bit better.  Whether it was learning part of the song by ear or learning a new scale, each song had their own challenges and rewards.  

Also, don’t forget to keep playing what you have already learned.  I know it sounds simple, but many times I have students that are just focused on what they are learning from week to week. They never take the time to play any old songs they have learned.  A great way to warm up is to warm up with something you already know how to play. Chances are they will sound even better as you become a better player.

Take some time to try and make some noise on your instrument.  I’ve spent many hours (and still love to) sitting with my guitar and just noodling about.  My advice is for you to find a scale or chord that you’ve been practicing and just mess around with it.  I like to put on a drum track and just see what I come up with.  Start by playing up and down the scale with the track, or maybe some other exercises and then just play.  You’ll be surprised with what you come up with.

Jacob Vallejo, Guitar Instructor

Jesusa Pons-Garner

I’ve had both my children attend lessons at this location. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Mrs. Amber is an incredible piano instructor!

Jesusa Pons-Garner / parent
Jennifer Ortega

San Antonio Music Academy is very well organized. My daughter's piano teacher is wonderful! She's been taking lessons for 5 months and looks forward to each lesson. I really enjoy the recitals at the LOL Comedy Club.

Jennifer Ortega / parent
Esmeralda Saavedra

My daughter has been registered here since she was 7. Each instructor she’s had has been very friendly and great to work with. Currently she has lessons with Ms Maria and we are so grateful for her and the entire SAMA staff. I can’t recommend enough.

Esmeralda Saavedra / parent
Elio Maldonado Jr.

Jacob was an excellent guitar instructor. He was patient and prepared. I definitely recommend him to any person wanting to learn guitar.

Elio Maldonado Jr. / parent
Crystal Reyes

We absolutely  San Antonio Music Academy!!! All 3 of my children take lessons and they love it. My daughter Taylor has really improved her vocal abilities with the help of a wonderful vocal teacher.

Crystal Reyes / parent
Steve Dell

San Antonio Music Academy is awesome, my son loves the guitar lessons and is super excited to attend every week! He started with zero experience and progressed surprisingly fast. Randy is an amazingly talented guitarist/teacher. He is very patient, yet knows how to push students to the next level. Highly recommend all the instructors, the staff is great!

Steve Dell / parent
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