Raising well-rounded children often involves a delicate dance between their academic responsibilities and their passions, like music. At Lessons in Your Home, we understand this intricate balance and are eager to share insights on how to seamlessly balance music and school into your child’s life. 1. Understanding Your Schedule: Identifying Time Blocks Effectively balancing music
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Should I Let My Child Quit Piano?
Introducing your child to music lessons is an exciting milestone. Whether it’s piano, guitar, violin, or any other instrument, learning to play music offers numerous lifelong benefits. However, as your child progresses in their musical journey, they may express a desire to quit piano lessons. This can leave you as a parent in a predicament.
Four Key Differences Between Voice Lessons for Adults and Children
This post is brought to you by a Lessons In Your Home Voice Teacher Beyond the clear intellectual and developmental gaps, voice lessons for children and adults are far from identical. Sure, foundational elements like breath control, vowel formation, and resonant singing are taught across the board. However, the methods and activities differ significantly depending
How Much Say Should Your Child Have In Picking An Instrument To Play?
Provided by a Lessons In Your Home Instructor For many kids, music lessons are a favorite part of their academic routine. This enjoyment directly stems from their engagement and interest in music. As instructors and parents, our focus should be on maintaining their interest and engagement in music lessons. Music is not just fun; it
How to Warm Up And Fine-Tune Your Singing Voice
Not all vocal warm-ups are created equal. In fact, a poorly constructed warm-up can do more harm than good, potentially straining and shutting down a singer’s voice instead of gently stretching and coordinating the necessary muscles. So, where should you start? A voice teacher is a great first step. At Lessons In Your Home, we
Can piano music survive? China out buys USA in new pianos 250,000 to 44,000.
This is a really neat story by CBS news on pianos and there survival in the USA. The numbers in my opinion can be a little misleading since pianos can last a long time and many families have piano’s that have been passed down. If you piano needs repair or you need to start playing
11 Ways to Help Your Vocal Cords Heal for Singing
Our Atlanta voice teachers at Lessons in Your Home want to train your children, through singing lessons, to reach their vocal potential regardless of their vocal range or musical capabilities. In order to accomplish this, your children will need to keep their respiratory systems healthy. However, illnesses and injuries are common and can temporarily rob
Top 5 Acapella Songs for Any Singer
If your child is going to audition for singing competitions, musical roles, or anything else that involves singing, they’re likely going to be asked to perform acapella. Singing without music or accompaniment helps music directors get a good grasp of the singer’s voice and stamina. It takes a lot more work to sing acapella than
Top 4 Songs for School Musical Auditions
Is your child ready to audition for a school musical? Many schools have some form of musical presentation. Some do a full stage musical, while others may do an abbreviated selection of songs from a show. Either way, if your child has been taking private voice lessons, they may be ready to audition. But what
What Song Should My Child Sing at the Talent Show?
Many schools, camps, and other programs have talent shows as a way to let kids show off their unique abilities. If your child loves to sing, they may want to share this talent at the show. But what song should they sing? During their private voice lessons, your child has likely worked on a number