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.
Where to Rent String Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass
Starting music lessons is an exciting step, especially for string players! But before the first note is played, one important question comes up for parents and students alike: Where can I rent a violin, viola, cello, or bass? As a group of experienced music teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we’re here to
Choosing The Correct Guitar For Your Guitar Lessons
If you’re just starting guitar lessons (or helping your child get started), one of the first big decisions is choosing an instrument. As teachers who specialize in private lessons for beginners, we’re often asked: What’s the right guitar for lessons? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—but with a little guidance, you can choose a guitar that’s comfortable,
Stringing Along
Decisons, Decisions….. If you hve a school-aged chid, they may soon be choosing an instrument to play in their school band or orchestra. With so many choices, it’s hard to decide, but the best thing you can do is read about and listen to a variety of instruments. The article below will