We are looking forward to starting something really exciting at Lessons In Your Home Miami. We are introducing a guitar club as part of our school program, Music In Your School! This new class will be in a group setting and is geared towards getting students to learn together and have fun by playing songs
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3 Traits of A Good Piano Teacher
3 Traits of a Good Piano Teacher: Insights from Experienced Private Music Instructors As dedicated private music teachers working primarily with beginner students, we often encounter the question: What makes a good piano teacher? Understanding the essential qualities can help parents and students make informed decisions when selecting an instructor. In this article, we explore
Three Essential Reminders for Teaching Music Lessons Better
Whether you’re instructing piano, voice, or guitar, these reminders for teaching music lessons help you focus on clarity, engagement, and student-centered growth. They’re simple, research-anytime principles that support both effective teaching and joyful learning. Reminder 1: Offer Clear, Achievable Goals Lessons should frame clear objectives—“play this phrase smoothly,” or “sing this line in pitch.” Setting
How To Tune A Cello
Beginner cello students don’t always get taught how to tune a cello right away. So what happens when they get home to practice and the cello is out of tune? Here’s how it works: Using A Tuner: Tuning with a tuner is the easiest and most accurate way to tune your cello. Make sure it’s
Voice And Piano Lessons Altamonte Springs, FL Welcome Marissa Green
I have been inviting a lot of really talented teachers lately to teach with Lessons In Your Home Orlando. Orlando is a huge city and is considered a melting pot for musicians, performers, and all around entertainers. This entertainment environment lends itself to a wonderful pool of young talent. One new teacher that I have
Notes From An Atlanta Piano Teacher – Practice Smart
I’m going to start calling these blogs “notes from an Atlanta piano teacher” as Maria McDonald who’s a teacher for us here in Atlanta has becoming a regular contributor to our daily articles. Her thoughts this week are about Practicing Smart, which of course we endorse.
Inspire Kids With Music Every Day
Music doesn’t just belong in the studio or on stage—it can be a natural part of your child’s everyday world. As music teachers who work with young beginners, we’ve seen how simple, joyful exposure to music at home lays a strong foundation for future learning. If you’re wondering how to inspire kids with music without
Welcome Houston Saxophone Teacher – Aaron Montes
Welcome Aaron Montes, Houston Saxophone Teacher Lessons In Your Home Houston is proud to add a new teacher to the team! Aaron Montes teaches Saxophone in The Woodlands and Spring. He is a native Houstonian and has a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance on Saxophone from Sam Houston State University. Besides teaching, Aaron is an
Improvising Music – 3 Steps To Get Better
Are you a mom or dad who is having trouble getting your son or daughter to practice? You ever hear your little musician say he or she is tired of playing the same music? Is practicing a chore? Well, I will admit that it’s difficult to always go to your instrument and have to “work” on something. While it’s very satisfying to play a song, learning a song isn’t always so entertaining.
How To Transcribe Music On A Piano
Can You Sing Twinkle, Twinkle… Then You Can Transcribe Transcribing music, or writing out what you hear, can seem like a crazy difficult task, but actually if you can sing a nursery rhyme, then you can write it out, all you need is a keyboard or piano. The reason you use a keyboard is because