Lessons In Your Home Blog

4 Benefits of Playing in a Recital

At a recent Lessons In Your Home recital in Miami, FL it was easy to see there are many benefits to being a part!  We had 15 students perform in the recital to a packed house of friends, family, and teachers.  Spirits were high and the performances were outstanding!  Here are 4 Benefits of Playing

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How To Prepare For A Piano Recital

Advanced Drum Lessons – Exploring All Possibilities

When you take advanced drum lessons, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to practice and what needs to be done to get to the next level.  Sure, I can play everything in my band with ease and make it sound great.  But what separates a great musician from a truly remarkable legendary musician

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Fun and Easy Piano Lessons That Work

Not every piano lesson has to feel like a chore. In fact, the best beginner piano lessons are built on two essential ingredients: fun and ease. As teachers who specialize in private music lessons for young students, we’ve found that when students enjoy the learning process, they stick with it—and grow faster because of it.

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What Gear Do You Need for Intermediate Guitar Lessons?

Once you’ve got your open chords down and can keep time with a backing track, you’re not a beginner anymore. Congrats—you’re entering the intermediate zone. This is where things get way more fun… and your intermediate guitar lessons gear starts to matter. We’re not saying you need to drop hundreds of dollars on boutique pedals

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Learning a New Piece: More Than Just Notes

There’s a quiet joy in watching a student open their music book, turn to a fresh page, and take that first look at a brand-new song. Whether it’s a pop tune, a classical étude, or a seasonal favorite, learning a new piece feels a bit like starting a new chapter in a book you’ve never

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Encourage Good Technique During Music Lessons

Encouraging good technique will always help a music lessons but it’s a word that scares many parents, students, and teachers.  As music teachers, we know the importance of proper technique.  If a student learns the wrong way to hold a guitar, hold their drum sticks, or position their hands over a piano during private piano

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DON’T Skip The Recital! 5 Reasons Why Students Need Them.

Students need music lesson recitals, this article will help outline why and how recitals are necessary Recital time is upon us. The next 2 months will be filled with song picking, practicing, nerves, practicing, learning and re-learning how to bow, practicing, anticipation, and…practicing! Some kids really look forward to recitals and some dread this time

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What To Know Buying Digital Piano: A Teacher’s Guide For Beginners

As a team of private music teachers who specialize in beginner lessons, we’re often asked what to know buying digital piano for a new student. Whether you’re a parent purchasing your child’s first instrument or an adult student shopping for yourself, finding the right digital piano can make a big difference in your musical success.

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