Career Possibilities Opened Up Through Taking Music Lessons Learning to read, perform, compose or otherwise practice music has a vast multitude of benefits. In addition to cognitive, health, and social benefits for example, a future-minded student will be pleased to know that there are many exciting career possibilities being a student of music can lead
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Music Excellence Is Not Always A Positive Music Lesson
Does A Positive Music Lesson Have To Be Excellent? Recently during a seminar I was offering on positive teaching methods, I was challenged by a very well trained and passionate piano teacher about the idea of teaching positive music lessons. After I gave notes, ideas, and examples of practical applications on how to positively reinforce
Ear Training Games for Beginners: A Workshop Guide for Parents and Teachers
One of the most joyful (and essential) skills we help our students develop is the ability to play by ear. Listening, identifying, and recreating music by sound—not just sight—lays the foundation for creativity, musicianship, and lifelong enjoyment. At Lessons In Your Home, we start this process early by incorporating ear training games for beginners into
Your Waiter or Your Piano Teacher
Your Piano Teacher or Your Waiter? You sit down at your local restaurant, your waiter approaches you, and he kindly asks if you’d like to start your meal with a beverage other then water. It’s a situation that you and even your children are used to but who is that person serving you? It could
How Music Lessons Strengthen Math Skills in Young Learners
As a team of experienced private music teachers who work with mostly beginner students, we often see how music can boost more than just musical ability. In fact, music lessons strengthen math skills in young learners in ways that surprise many parents. We’ve worked with countless students, and time and again, we see how music
Amazing Music Student Scales Skyscraper
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
How To Keep Music Lessons Consistent During a Busy Fall
As private music teachers who work with beginner students of all ages, we know firsthand how hectic fall schedules can get. Between new school routines, sports, homework, and family commitments, it’s easy for music lessons to slip down the priority list. But staying consistent with lessons is one of the biggest keys to long-term success.
Trying To Play Without Mistakes Is A Mistake
You Can’t Play This To Not Make A Mistake The words above, “You Can’t Play This To Not Make A Mistake” were spoken by a director at a recent music festival to a group of high school band and orchestra students. I’m honestly not sure the students really understood, but as a conscious observer, pianist,
Refer a Friend – You Both Get a Free Lesson!
At Lessons In Your Home, our best advertising comes from the families we already teach. To thank you for spreading the word, we’ve created a simple referral program: You Get: One free lesson Your Friend Gets: Their first lesson free It’s easy to participate: There’s no limit to how many friends you can refer—the more
An All-In-One Piano Method!
The All-in-One Approach Method and Workshop with Dr. Helen Marlais Last week, I had the very fortunate opportunity to attend a workshop by Dr. Helen Marlais—the author / composer of the All-in-One Approach to Succeeding at the Piano® series. Dr. Marlais provided a tour of the first 4 mini-levels in the series by guiding participants