Frequently Asked Questions

A : The first lesson is free. After that, lessons are $15 per half hour. This fee includes all instructional materials that the student will need for their lessons.

A : We are open from 5pm to 9pm weekdays, and Saturdays from 9am to 6pm. I do have a ‘day job’, so it would always be wise to call ahead and make sure someone will be there before dropping by.

A : No. Payment is due at the time of the lesson, but I understand the paycheck-to-paycheck gig too. Students are allowed to run a small balance.

A : My ‘day job’ requires me to be on call 24/7/365, and there are days where I may have to work late. Therefore, I may have to cancel lessons. I will give students as much advance notice as I possibly can if this occurs. If a student needs to cancel a lesson for whatever reason, all I ask is that they do the same, and give me as much notice as they can. Of course, the student is not charged if a lesson is canceled – either by me, or by the student.

A : Any. There are many factors to consider when determining which type of guitar to learn on. Cost, size, ease of play, style; all of these things enter the equation. That being said, the short answer to the question is still – “Whatever type you want.”

Some guitars lend themselves better to certain styles of music, but ultimately, a student can learn on any type of guitar. They all have their pros and cons.

Generally, electric guitars are fairly easy on the fingers, have smaller necks, and are an excellent choice for a first guitar. The downside is, an electric guitar will require an amplifier in order to hear it satisfactorily, thus increasing the initial cost.

Steel string acoustic guitars are for the most part less expensive, but are probably more difficult to play than electrics or nylon strung acoustics. (Classicals)

Classical guitars, or ‘folk’ guitars, can also be fairly inexpensive, and due to the nylon strings, are easier on the fingers than the steel strings of electric guitars and steel strung acoustics. The drawback of classical guitars is the much wider neck, demanding larger stretches to form chords.

In summary, there are so many things to consider when deciding on a guitar, that it’s really best to have the student try several types, and see what they would like to learn on best!

A : Mage Music offers a seven day money back return policy for all sales within the United States. All international sales are final. Please see our merchant policies for more information.

A : Orders are processed and shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. If you do not receive a confirmation of shipment or a tracking number within this time, please contact us.

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A : Sales tax will be added at PayPal checkout for any orders placed from an Iowa address. If you wish to pick up your order at our location, sales tax will still be collected, but will be included in the price shown on the website. If you use PayPal checkout, and then choose to pick up the item, the sales tax will be refunded to you.

No sales tax will be collected for addresses outside the state of Iowa.

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If you choose to visit us at our location, you may also pay with cash or check.