A parent once told us something simple after a lesson: “I love when I get those little updates. It helps me feel like I’m part of what’s happening.” Nothing about the lesson had changed. The teacher was doing a great job, the student was progressing, everything was on track. The only difference? Communication. A Small
Being Part of a Family That Isn’t My Own As a teacher at Lessons In Your Home, we become part of the families we teach. After all, we go into our students’ homes once each week, and while it’s only for a short time, the consistency is enough to make us feel like part of
If your child is starting music lessons, you may find yourself wondering:“What is music theory, and does my child really need it?” The short answer? Yes—and it’s probably not what you think. At Lessons In Your Home, we don’t treat music theory like a separate, stuffy subject. Instead, we weave it into every lesson in
If your child is new to music lessons, you’ve probably heard strange new words floating around your home:Whole note. Half note. Quarter note. Rest.Maybe you’ve even seen them scribbled in a practice notebook or music book. To a young learner, rhythm might seem like the most confusing part of reading music. But here’s the secret:
If your child is learning music—whether it’s singing, violin, trumpet, or cello—they’ll eventually come face-to-face with the two most important symbols in music reading: the treble clef and the bass clef.
To us, these might look like fancy swirls and dots. But to your child, they can be confusing gates to the music world—unless someone helps make sense of them.
At Lessons In Your Home, we teach young musicians not just what to play, but how to read the language of music.
When your child looks at a sheet of music for the first time, they might see a blur of black dots, lines, and symbols that seem like a secret code. And to be honest, they’re kind of right—music is its own language. But here’s the good news: it’s a language your child can learn to read, just like they learned their ABCs.
Imagine your child sitting at the piano, confidently placing their hands on the keys—and instead of guessing what comes next, they’re actually reading the music like a storybook. That’s the magic of music reading, and at Lessons In Your Home, we believe it’s one of the greatest gifts we can give our students. Learning to
At Lessons In Your Home, our team of dedicated music teachers spend a lot of time helping students learn new songs. But do you know what we love just as much? Encouraging our students to repeat the songs they already know how to play. Some students are eager to move on as soon as they
Private music lessons can be an incredible experience, offering students a chance to grow musically, develop discipline, and build confidence. But success in lessons doesn’t just happen during the lesson itself—it’s the result of consistent effort, engagement, and the right kind of support at home. If your child is taking private music lessons, here are
How Auditioning for American Idol Shapes Jessica Johnston’s Approach to Teaching Music At Lessons In Your Home, we’re proud to have such a diverse group of talented educators on our team, and Jessica Johnston is no exception. Her journey from performer to passionate music teacher brings a unique perspective to the way she nurtures her
