Maintenance – Everything in life requires it. Your musical instrument requires it. Your drum set, unfortunately, requires a whole lot of it. The drum set is perhaps the most logistically painful instrument to play. It’s big, it’s loud, it’s got a lot of parts, and it can constantly be updated. Luckily, it is the most
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Let Your Mechanic Help With Your Drum Set
This family was about to buy a completely new drum set when all they really needed to get their drums sounding great is some new heads. Luckily, I’m an honest mechanic!
4 Benefits of Playing in a Recital
At a recent Lessons In Your Home recital in Miami, FL it was easy to see there are many benefits to being a part! We had 15 students perform in the recital to a packed house of friends, family, and teachers. Spirits were high and the performances were outstanding! Here are 4 Benefits of Playing
Advanced Drum Lessons – Exploring All Possibilities
When you take advanced drum lessons, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to practice and what needs to be done to get to the next level. Sure, I can play everything in my band with ease and make it sound great. But what separates a great musician from a truly remarkable legendary musician
Fun Piano Lessons Are Easy Piano Lessons
Here’s the truth, Fun piano lessons are easy piano lessons. How easy or difficult something is is often a reflection of how much we are enjoying that particular activity. As the director of Lessons In Your Home in Miami and also as a music teacher myself, I often get these same questions regarding music lessons.
Intermediate Guitar Lessons – All About the Gear
By the time a student reaches the level of intermediate guitar lessons, they are probably interested in exploring all of the different sounds they can possibly get out of the instrument. The guitar is an instrument that changes drastically based on the gear you have for it, especially in regards to electric guitars. A guitarist
Making Music Practice Fun And Productive
What is the most constructive way to approach your practice routine? Here are some helpful hints! Just like music lessons themselves, music music practice fun and productive should be a goal! The concept of how we as students practice may not be completely apparent, but in keeping good pacing, variation, and constructive practice techniques, you
What To Know About Your First Music Lesson
So you’ve finally made the decision to sign up for music lessons. Good for you! Nervous about that first music lesson? Don’t be! The first lesson can and should be exciting and fun! Here is a list of what to expect from a first music lesson: A Pleasant Greeting/Introduction It’s possible that you may not
Supporting Your Local Miami Music Teacher
One great thing about taking private lessons with a local Miami music teacher is that they also happen to be musicians, and chances are, they will be playing somewhere around town from time to time. Some play every night, some play rarely but if they’re a musician, they’re going to want to showcase their passion
Technology And Music Lessons, A Tool Not A Path
As technology quickly finds ways to help students, private teachers to must learn how to effectively use these new tools as an aid to our music lesson. Modern technology has done a lot in the way of music lessons. Students have resources now that can greatly enhance their learning experience. People have a chance to