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Best Games to Help Beginning Violinists with Holding Their Bows

Violin Games for Kids The violin is a beautiful and expressive instrument—and a wonderful one for children to begin their musical journey with. Even if your child hasn’t had any prior exposure to instruments, learning the violin is a truly worthwhile endeavor. Violin lessons are ultra-convenient with Lessons In Your Home, and with a child-sized violin,

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Plastic Reeds…..What!!??!

For as long as the clarinet and saxophone have existed, cane has traditionally been the material of choice for reeds. This is because cane has the properties to vibrate well with air and create a great sound when those vibrations travel through an instrument. In the last couple decades, a new contender has emerged: plastic

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Why Virtual Music Lessons Benefits Matter for Beginners

When first exploring music, many beginners—and their families—wonder if online instruction is effective. From our experience as private music teachers working with beginners, those virtual music lessons benefits are real and powerful, offering opportunities that can surpass traditional in-person lessons while still fostering connection and skill-building. Flexibility and Convenience One of the top advantages of

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Virtual Music Lessons, What’s The Point

Are Drum Lessons Necessary If My Child Is Already A Great Performer?

You might think that if your child is already a great performer—whether singing, dancing, or playing another instrument—drum lessons aren’t needed. But learning why drum lessons still matter can unlock powerful skills that elevate any musician’s performance. As a team of private music teachers, we’ve seen talented beginners thrive when they add drumming to their

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Are Drum Lessons Necessary If My Child Is Already A Great Performer