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
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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
Changing Music Teachers – A How To Guide
What Happens If My Music Teacher Can No Longer Teach Me? This article is for students who are experiencing a teacher change. It gives you points to consider, as well as a fresh outlook on a situation that you may be approaching reluctantly due to the bond established between your private music teacher your student(s).
Fighting Through Drum Lessons
Martial Arts and Drum Lessons If you’re the teacher or parent of a drum student taking drum lessons, this article will identify a lesson plan similar to that of a marital arts training session. This is a sort of a personal story of a martial artist and musician. Group lessons, like martial arts, follow a
Building Listening Skills: Piano Lessons Ear Training Tips for Beginners
Ear training isn’t just for advanced musicians or college theory classes. In fact, the most successful beginner pianists start developing their musical ear from day one. As a team of private instructors working with young students, we believe that teaching ear training during piano lessons is essential—not optional. The good news? It doesn’t have to
What Can My Rock Guitar Student Play at a Recital?
Rock Guitar Recital Songs for Beginners: A Guide from Private Music Teachers As a team of dedicated music educators specializing in private lessons for beginners, we often receive the question: What can my rock guitar student play at a recital? Selecting the right piece is crucial to showcase a student’s progress and boost their confidence.
What Music Will You Actually Learn in Guitar Lessons?
One of the most common questions we get from new students or curious parents is:“What kind of music will I learn in guitar lessons?” As a team of guitar teachers who work with beginners every day, we totally understand the curiosity—and the excitement. Learning an instrument is more fun when you’re playing music you recognize
Interview with a Vampire Music Teacher
OK, Alex Losee isn’t a Vampire but from what I hear, she’s just as cool as one. Alex is a Music School teacher at Dream Lake Elementary in Apopka, FL. I was gathered with friends and family recently when I heard some magic words… “My kids’ music teacher is the coolest!” Being a private piano
Stay Inside, Don’t Sweat, Learn A Song on Some Frets!
Learn a Song This Summer: Guitar Tips to Stay Sharp and Have Fun When the temperature rises, attention spans shrink—but that doesn’t mean your musical progress has to melt away. Summer is the perfect time to learn a song, reinforce theory skills, and even teach a friend to play. Whether you’re practicing at home or
Debunking Drum Lessons – We Don’t Want To Hear It
I think most people can agree that the idea of being a drummer is super cool, but it’s still an instrument that lacks the same popularity in lessons and willingness to get started as—say—piano and guitar. Even culturally, I can say that as a musician, I know far fewer drummers than other instrumentalists, and they
