One Step At A Time
Keeping students interested and excited about learning music can sometimes be challenging. After the initial excitement wears off, it’s important to keep students engaged and progressing, but not frustrated with progressively difficulty of songs and exercises.
At Lessons In Your Home, our teachers are some of the best music educators available! They are always working hard to make sure your child stays on track, and more importantly, stays motivated to keep learning while having fun. We make it easy for your family by traveling to you, and our students stick with lessons longer than those who take lessons at traditional music studios, Contact us today to get started!
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Student Spotlight
Camille in Orlando – piano & voice
Camille is 7 years old and a student of Allison Stanley in our Orlando market. She’s been taking piano and voice lessons for a year.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
Part of Your World because of the words and the movie, The Little Mermaid
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
Singing Part of Your World
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
No
Who is your favorite popular musician/artist/band?
I also like Reflection from Mulan
What are your other hobbies/activities?
Ballet and jazz dancing and playing tennis.
We also asked Allison about Camille.
Why did you choose this student for a spotlight?
I love teaching piano and voice, and teaching Camille allows me to do both.
What makes this student special?
Camille is genuinely interested in learning more about singing and playing piano. She applies herself both in and outside of the lesson and is quite intelligent. She never wants a lesson to end, and is a joy to teach.
Arthur, Diana & Laura in Washington, DC – piano
Arthur, Diana & Laura are siblings and students of Evan Meier. They have been taking piano lessons with LIYH for the last five years, starting with one sibling and then adding the others. Arthur is 10 years old, Diana is 9 years old and Laura is 7 years old.
Why did you start taking music lessons?
Arthur started taking piano lessons because his mom wanted him to. Diana liked the sound of the piano and Laura begged her mom to start lessons when she was 5 years old.
What instrument(s) do you play?
All three play piano, Diana is about to start violin at school and Arthur also plays
the clarinet.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
“Down By the Bay” — Laura
“The Entertainer” – Diana
“Dance of the Violins”, by F-777 — Arthur
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
Arthur said, “To make good compositions that sound real, not by like a 10-year old.”
Diana said, “I really want to learn the saxophone.”
Laura said, “To learn the tuba in school.”
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
Arthur enjoys the feeling of accomplishment after you’ve been working on a song and play it really well. Diana & Laura both enjoy playing the music.
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
All three agree that theory homework is their least favorite part of lessons.
Who is your favorite popular musician/artist/band?
Johan Pachelbel — Arthur
Dove Cameron — Diana
Nikki Minaj — Laura
What are your other hobbies/activities?
Laura enjoys swimming, drawing, cooking, and baking. Diana also enjoys all of those things in addition to ballet. Arthur’s hobbies are creating video games and coding.
We also asked Arthur, Diana & Laura’s mom about LIYH.
Why did you choose LIYH for lessons?
Because the teacher comes to the house. Having three kids, it’s easy for me to have the lessons.
What do you like best about your child’s music lessons and/or teacher?
The teacher, Evan Meier
Nathan in Seattle – piano & guitar
Nathan is 11 years old and a student of Denise Miersma in our Seattle market. He’s been taking piano lessons for 6 years, the last year with Denise.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
I don’t have one, but there is a song I’m beginning to learn that may change that.
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
I like playing piano just for fun.
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
playing songs
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
scales!
What are your other hobbies/activities?
I am a bookworm. I love to read and my favorite author is Rick Riordan. I enjoy reading fantasy books.
We also asked Denise about Nathan.
Why did you choose Nathan for a Spotlight, what makes him special?
I choose Nathan because I really enjoy teaching him! He is always prepared for his lesson and works hard on his music. he has a great sense of humor. We laugh a lot!! He always times me and lets me know if I go over our 30 minute lesson time. I think I now owe him over 30 minutes of extra lesson time!
Alejandro in Miami – piano
Alejandro is 13 years old and a student of Robert Sebastian in our Miami market.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
It’s too difficult to pick just one.
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
I love piano because of the sounds and moods I can create. It makes my body and mind feel connected.
Do you have any future plans for your music, and if so, what?
I see myself playing in the future, perhaps in a restaurant or with a small group.
What are your other hobbies/activities?
I love to play tennis and watch soccer.
We also asked Robert about Alejandro.
Why did you choose Alejandro for a spotlight, what makes him special?
He can learn something with a few tries and is successful at communicating mood at such an early stage. He is full of potential!. He is a prodigy.
Eliza in Atlanta – piano
Eliza is 15 years old and a student of Amore Francis in our Atlanta market. She’s been taking piano lessons for about 10 years.
Why did you start taking music lessons?
I started taking music lessons to be my learn more about music and possible even compose my own works.
What instrument(s) do you play? 
I play only piano. Just the piano alone is a lot.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
My favorite piece to play has always been the current one I’m working on. It’s the Piano Sonatina op. 20 in C major by Friedrich Kuhlau.
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
Well not really job wise, however, I’m hoping to play into my later years. Perhaps when I’m 80, I can sit down and reflect on a song or piece.
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
Definitely laughing, we have a lot of fun in the lesson and I wouldn’t imagine studying with anyone but Amore.
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
No not anything really, definitely makes me focus and don’t procrastinate as much.
Who is your favorite popular musician/artist/band?
I love Bastille, by far my favorite band.
What are your other hobbies/activities?
I horseback ride every since I was 7. Like piano, it takes a lot of commitment and determination.
We also asked Eliza’s mom ‘about LIYH.
Why did you choose LIYH for lessons?
Well, initially for the convenience. A lot of students at Mount Vernon were studying music and we wanted her to understand music, maybe play an instrument and have exposure.
What do you like best about your child’s music lessons and/or teacher?
We love Mr. Amore. He makes you understand the meaning of music, the way music affects your soul, the history of music and what people were thinking at the time. You get a deep appreciation of what you’re doing when you practice or look at a score. We love the philosophy of music and what it brings to our lives and we wouldn’t have that had Mr. Amore not been here. He’s a part of our lives and that adds unbelievable depth.
Ryan in Houston – piano
Ryan is 14 years old and a student of David Camarena in our Houston market. He’s been taking piano lessons with LIYH for four months.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
I really enjoy, “Amazing Grace.” It is a familiar song that I have liked and recently learned to play on the piano.
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
I find gratification in the fact that playing can bring happiness to family and friends. I am considering using my knowledge of the piano to one day learn other
instruments as well.
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
I like being able to impress my friends with the skills and knowledge I have gained through lessons.
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
SCALES (who doesn’t?)
Who is your favorite popular musician/artist/band?
I don’t listen to much music outside of lessons. I prefer to practice and create music myself.
What are your other hobbies/activities?
I am an avid video gamer and enjoy first-person shooter games.
We also asked David about Ryan.
Why did you choose David for a student spotlight, what makes him special?
Ryan is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever taught. He takes direction incredibly well, and we are able to talk about a lot of abstract concepts. Beyond this, he has a great sense of humor, super positive attitude, and I always look forward to ending one of my longer teaching days with his lesson!
Alexa in Denver – piano & guitar
Alexa is 7 years old and a student of Micala Pruitt in our Denver market. She’s been taking piano lessons with LIYH for four months.
Why did you start taking music lessons?
Because I like music and how it sounds.
What instrument(s) do you play?
I play piano and guitar.
What’s your favorite song or type of music to play?
My favorite song is Mr. Bluebird!
Do you have any future plans for your music and if so, what?
When I am in high school I think I might do piano and drums.
What’s the best part of taking music lessons?
I like when we learn new songs and when there are new notes.
Is there anything you don’t like about music lessons, if so, what?
I don’t like that much not learning and it’s hard and I get frustrated when my fingers don’t know what to do. I like the lessons a lot.
Who is your favorite popular musician/artist/band?
My favorite band is Need to Breathe.
What are your other hobbies/activities?
I like to swim, I like to play tennis, and I love to sing and cheerleading and gymnastics.
We also asked Alexa’s family about LIYH.
Why did you choose LIYH for lessons?
The convenience of having the lessons in our house, especially with three kids at home! It is helpful to have the teacher come to us.
What do you like best about your child’s music lessons and/or teacher?
I like everything! The convenience once again. I like that Alexa is able to practice on the same piano that she plays during her lessons. The familiar environment can help with learning. Also, Alexa really likes Micala which makes it so much easier! It is always hard when my kids don’t like their teacher or coach. Gelling with the teacher is so important!
Welcome New Students
Lessons In Your Home would like to welcome the following new students to our LIYH family.
We’re so glad you’ve decided to take music lessons with us!
Kaiya S. taking piano lessons in Atlanta with Erik Lofgren
Rhylan H. taking piano lessons in Atlanta with Mario Gant
Amara D. taking guitar lessons in Camp Creek with Scott Gill
Ajani D. taking drum lessons in Camp Creek with Mario Fogg
Jared I. taking guitar lessons in Sandy Springs with Trey Dunnahoo
Danny S. taking piano lessons in Kennesaw with Eli A
Nicholas D. taking voice lessons in Atlanta with Scott Gill
Nathan A. taking guitar lessons in Marietta with Patrick Arthur
Ben B. taking guitar lessons in Austin TX via video chat with Matthew Walker
Sophie B. taking guitar lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Hailey B. taking piano lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Maddox M. taking piano lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Jennie H. taking piano lessons in Houston with Naomi Brigell
Elijah B. taking piano lessons in Houston with David Camarena
Micah B. taking piano lessons in Houston with David Camarena
Linh D. taking piano lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Noelle S. taking piano lessons in Houston with David Camarena
Aarvon P. taking piano lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Lucy D. taking ukulele lessons in Houston with Matthew Willhelm
Liston J. taking piano lessons in Houston with Kent Bryant
Danny taking piano lessons in Falls Church with Leo Ciarlone
Catherine taking guitar lessons in Arlington with Robert Gailey
Isabella taking violin lessons in Arlington with Paul Kim
Alec taking guitar lessons in Chevy Chase with Ben Sacks
Brandt taking guitar lessons in University Park with Sean Johnson
Walter taking piano lessons in Vienna with Jasmine Mays
Sarah taking piano lessons in Kensington with Leo Ciarlone
Aven taking guitar lessons in NW D.C. with Miles Harshman
Cameron taking piano lessons in NW D.C. with Robert Gailey
Mary Kate taking voice lessons in Rockville with Andrew Sauvageau
Angie taking bass guitar lessons in D.C. with Tarek Mohamed
Migi taking piano & voice lessons in Bethesda with Jibrael Malik
Nicco taking piano & voice lessons in Bethesda with Jibrael Malik
Thorne taking piano lessons in NE D.C. with Sean Johnson
Tricia taking piano lessons in NE D.C. with Sean Johnson
Alex taking piano lessons in Falls Church with Victoria Ho
Samik taking piano lessons in McLane with Armando Bayolo
Ysadora taking violin lessons in Ellicott City with Hanbing Jia
Mateo taking piano lessons in NW D.C. with Robert Gailey
Phoebe taking piano lessons in Arlington with Armando Bayolo
Tejas taking piano lessons in Bethesda with Armando Bayolo
Niara taking piano lessons in Bethesda with Armando Bayolo
Kira A. taking voice lessons in Coral Gables with Arianna Rose
Mateo C. taking piano lessons in Miramar with Robert Sabastian
Noah M. taking guitar lessons in Miami Beach with Chris Valente
Anshel B. taking piano lessons in Miami Beach with Jose Gallegos
Ruby B. taking piano lessons in Miami Beach with Jose Gallegos
Bella J. taking piano lessons in Kendall with Jolanda Estes
Austin S. taking piano lessons in North Miami with Jolanda Estes
Zal B. taking piano lessons in Pembroke Pines with Elizabeth Rosales
Michael C. taking guitar lessons in North Miami Beach with Lucian Williams
Annabelle F. taking cello lessons in Denver with Lief Sjostrom
Serene S.taking cello lessons in Centennial with Sami Steidl
McKenna G. taking piano lessons in Thornton with Jeanette Smith
Taylor K. taking cello lessons in Greenwood Village with Sami Steidl
Sarah Z. taking cello lessons in Parker with Sami Steidl
Evan R. taking piano lessons in Golden with Caitlin Donaghy
Natalia C. taking violin lessons in Longmont with Tess Van Laanen
Camilla C. taking violin lessons in Longmont with Tess Van Laanen
Emma N. taking piano lessons in Greenwood Village with Natasha Nabakova
Sophie N. taking piano lessons in Greenwood Village with Natasha Nabakova
Amber M. taking saxophone lessons in Parker with Zach Levenson
Orion W. taking french horn lessons in Boulder with Erika Hollister
Iris W. taking french horn lessons in Boulder with Erika Hollister
Caden C. taking guitar & piano lessons in Superior with Erika Hollister
Lucas C. taking piano lessons in Kissimmee with Nino Lakvekheliani
Jada P. taking voice lessons in Orlando with Allison Stanley
Gabriella S. taking voice lessons in Orlando with Allison Stanley
John H. taking piano in Orlando with Erik Ettinger
Jessica P. taking guitar lessons in Edgewater with Stephen Nettles
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Bill B. taking piano in Kissimmee with Les Walker
Charis D. takin voice lessons in Orlando with Nino Lakvekheliani
Seth H. taking piano lessons in Apopka with Sophie Jupillat
Vincent W. taking cello lessons in Clyde HIll with Doug Yassen
Elsa D. taking violin lessons in Seattle with Jonah Byrne
Ahana B. taking piano lessons in Bellevue with Lydia Potekhina
Iris B. taking piano lessons in Kenmore with Lydia Potekhina
Dale B. taking piano lessons in Kenmore with Lydia Potekhina
Charlotte B. taking piano lessons in Kenmore with Lydia Potekhina
Matthias J. taking saxophone lessons in Shoreline with Tia Nieuwsma
Ishitha K. taking piano lessons in Issaquah with Ari Blackwell
Alex P. taking piano lessons in Seattle with Vincent Newton
Fridrik P. taking piano lessons in Woodinville with Ari Blackwell
Bergur P. taking piano lessons in Woodinville with Ari Blackwell
Svana P. taking violin lessons in Woodinville with Harrison Hedriana
Bergur P. taking drum lessons in Woodinville with Charlotte Gilbert
Pranav P. taking violin lessons in Kirkland with Lydia Potekhina
Arin C. taking saxophone lessons in Sammamish with Tia Nieuwsma
Costas P. taking piano lessons in Redmond with Ari Blackwell
Bella P. taking piano lessons in Redmond with Ari Blackwell
Sophia P. taking piano lessons in Redmond with Ari Blackwell
Anastasia P. taking piano lessons in Redmond with Ari Blackwell
Kim K. taking piano lessons in Bellevue with Ari Blackwell
Synthia L. taking piano lessons in Bellevue with Ari Blackwell
Rowland K. taking cello lessons in Bellevue with Julia Siegl
Kim K. taking guitar lessons in Bellevue with Julia Siegl
Amaree H. taking piano lessons in Renton with Ari Blackwell
Andre H. taking piano lessons in Seattle with Ari Blackwell
Miranda M. taking piano lessons in Seattle with Vincent Newton
Kelly H. taking guitar lessons in Seattle with Marcos Benitez
Vivienne W. taking drum lessons in Bellevue with Charlotte Gilbert
Hilton C. taking piano lessons in Seattle with Ari Blackwell
Eli F. taking guitar lessons in Seattle with Marcos Benitez
Thor H. taking guitar lessons in Kirkland with Harrison Hedriana
Maryam B. taking violin lessons in Lynnwood with Matt Reynolds
Ferin J. taking trumpet lessons in Mercer Island with Glenn Ledbetter
Elliot W. taking saxophone lessons in Seattle with Tia Nieuwsma
Ryan S. taking guitar lessons in Seattle with Sam Calhoon
