You don’t need a full drum kit to become a strong drummer. As teachers who work with beginner percussion students every day, we’ve seen some of our most consistent progress come from students who practice creatively—on couches, desktops, and even knees. This guide shows you how to practice drums without a drum set using simple
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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
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.