FAQs

I am a beginner in guitar, what instrument should I purchase?

For a beginner in guitar, we would recommend the following:

Type – Acoustic Guitar, you can purchase an electric guitar but that would also require an amplifier and/or cables.
Brands – Pluto, Granada, Yamaha, Fender (based on your budget)
Size – Full size
Preferable model is Yamaha F310 (Acoustic)
Additional Items – Plectrums (at least 10) and a clip-on tuner (to tune the guitar)

I am a beginner in keyboard/piano, what instrument should I purchase?

For a beginner in keyboard/piano, we would recommend the following beginner level keyboard(s) (61-key):

For small children, we recommend – Casio CTK 3200 (about 3.6kgs)
For older students, we recommend – Casio CTK 4400, Yamaha I455, Yamaha PSR E453 or Yamaha PSR E353
The two main criteria to look for in the keyboard is that is must have 61 keys and Touch Response.
Touch Response (Sensitive) means that the keyboard should sound loud if you play it with force whereas if you play it softly, the sound should be less – essentially, it responds to touch.

I am a beginner in drums, what should I purchase?

For a beginner in drums, we would recommend the following items:

Drum Sticks – We recommend to use sizes 2B or 5B sticks. (Recommended brands: Vic Firth Nova, Zildjian, Pro Mark)
Practice pads for hands – 12 inch size. Recommended brands: Muman, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Stagg (preferably purchase a practice pad that comes with a stand, if not please purchase a snare stand or a good strong stool to keep it on). This is very essential for a drum student to practice.
Bass drum Practice pads – Recommended brands: Mapex Falcon POP1000, Pearl BD10 (you will need to purchase pedals additionally – Recommended brands: Stagg PP50, TAMA HP30, Basix PD800)

Where can I purchase instruments for my child or myself?

The easiest way is to purchase online at www.amazon.com or www.bajaao.com
Local stores include Tone Zone (Opposite Brigade Metropolis) or Sound Glitz (Innovative Multiplex, Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli)