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Big Stage – Music Students Perform At Philips Arena

Amazing Music Teachers When a teacher applies to become a member of our teaching staff, we always are looking for one thing, Are the willing to do their best. All teachers are not created equal, we all come from different backgrounds and have difference goals for our students but there is a universal truth to

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Teach Diaphragm Singing Effectively in Two Simple Steps

As a group of music teachers who work primarily with beginner voice students, we often get asked how to teach diaphragm singing effectively. Diaphragm control is one of the most important skills a new singer can develop—it’s the foundation for vocal strength, stamina, and control. What Is Diaphragm Singing? Diaphragm singing means supporting your sound

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How to Encourage Guitar Practice at Home: A Parent’s Guide

Let’s be honest—getting a child to practice guitar consistently isn’t always easy. But it’s absolutely possible, especially when music becomes a natural, expected, and even fun part of their day. As private teachers who specialize in beginner guitar students, we’ve helped hundreds of families encourage guitar practice at home without nagging, bribing, or tears. With

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Dust Off And Learn How To Play Guitar

Hey there. I’m Ben—one of the guitar teachers with Lessons In Your Home, and if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve got a guitar somewhere collecting dust. Maybe it’s been years. Maybe you’ve never quite gotten past the first few chords. Either way, let me tell you something: now is the perfect time

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Understanding How Learning Personalities Solve Problems in Music

Hi, I’m Mr. Harrison, a piano and theory teacher with Lessons In Your Home. One of the concepts I find most essential is understanding how learning personalities solve problems in music. Each student brings a unique way of approaching musical challenges—knowing their style helps me tailor lessons that make practice effective and enjoyable. Why Learning

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Note Reading With Familiar And Unfamiliar Songs

Using Two Types of Songs to Learn Note Reading When teaching piano, it is important for our students to become familiar with the notes on the staff. I think most musicians would agree that reading music is a basic skill for any instrument. Here are two things that help with note reading. Playing Familiar Tunes

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Piano, Guitar, Violin, or Sax? Take the Quiz!

Which Instrument Should Your Child Play?Do you want your child to take music lessons but have no idea what instrument they should learn? Take this fun quiz and find out which instrument fits his/her personality!Keep track of how many points (in the parenthesis) you get for each answer and then add them up to get

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Pitch Matching to Improve Vocal Skills

When singing and taking voice lessons it is foundational to have good pitch. Pitch matching is a basic skill and this article outlines some basic concepts. Finding Your Natural Range Starting on middle C on the piano, play the note and then match it singing one of the vowels; I believe O is a good

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