We had our baby last week. As soon as he came out, we looked at his face, his hands, his feet, his little nose. We counted his fingers and toes. We marveled at how perfect and amazing and small and wonderful he is. We were (and still are) absolutely smitten. Then we started. We started
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Why In‑Home Music Teachers Shouldn’t Ask That Question
Hello, I’m Rachel, a piano and voice instructor with Lessons In Your Home. One idea I often reflect on is why in home music teachers shouldn’t ask certain questions during lessons—especially at the very beginning. Surprisingly, avoiding some inquiries can create a safer, more productive learning experience for beginner students. The Question That Can Trip
Having Fun With Violin Lessons
In-home violin lessons are one of the musical instrument lessons that truly lend themselves to a wide range of ages. There is also a broad musical scene to which the violin appeals. Listen to some of your favorite movie tracks; I bet you can pick out the violin in many of them. How about classical
What Do You Learn In Private Voice Lessons?
Singing is one of the most fascinating musical practices around. The reason for this lies in the fact that the voice is a completely internal instrument that is contained within each person and can be called forth at will. A choir instructor of mine once said that vocal music has a unique beauty because it
Getting The Most Out Of Your In-Home Music Lessons
Music lessons in Miami can be an extremely valuable resource in your life or your child’s life. These lessons will show you how to grow as a musician and as a person. I often get the question of how much time it will take for the student to be playing at higher levels. With lessons
Private Piano Lessons For Anyone At Any Age
When people think of in home piano lessons in Orlando, they often think of an elementary-aged student. At Lessons In Your Home, we do serve many 5-11 year olds learning to play and instrument for the first time, but our scope reaches far beyond this age bracket. We also serve middle schoolers, high school aged
Your Trumpet Care Guide – Decisions For The Trumpet Student!
It’s that time of year where children are starting back to school and your child has chosen to start playing trumpet. The Trumpet is one of the most popular instruments for students to start on and getting off to a good start is important. There are lots of questions to be answered; should you rent
Learning to Sing and Play at the Same Time
In Baltimore, beginner students often feel challenged when asked to sing and play at the same time. It may seem overwhelming at first, but with targeted instruction and structured guidance, multitasking becomes a rewarding skill—not a barrier. Lessons at home offer the perfect environment to build this coordination skill by skill. Why Sing-and-Play Integration Matters
Piano Lessons – What Do You Know About The Instrument?
The piano is said to have originated in Italy sometime during the 1700’s in a city called, Florence. The Italian Renaissance existed in this central region of Italy, which is also Tuscany’s capital city. In 1709, Bartolomeo (di Francesco) Cristofori, an Italian harpsichord maker, created the pianoforte. Thereafter, various stringed instruments and keyboards were invented,
Teachers Shake It Up – Practice Makes Better
We’ve all heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect,” but I prefer to tell my students, “Practice makes better.” Perfect is a very high standard to aim for, especially when we are starting out on learning something new, like a new instrument or even a new, harder piece on the piano. For most students, our goal