We’ve been lucky to teach saxophone to so many amazing students in their own homes—and honestly, there’s no better place to begin. Whether your child is a total beginner or you’re picking up the instrument yourself, the saxophone lessons at home benefits are real. Let’s walk through some of the reasons home lessons make a
Music in the Home Having music in your home is a special experience. Did you grow up with background music during dinner dishes? I did, and although I might not have realized it then, it really enriched my life. “Nola” is one of those songs that my sister was practicing with her in home piano
Many say “The Arts” are what makes society civil. Food for thought. The creative outlet of music is something so powerful and influential, it can’t even be measured. In Denver we are fortunate to have a vibrant theater district. The Buell brings great productions to town. We have an amazing symphony and museums and exhibits-even
As a group of passionate music teachers, one of the most common questions we hear from new students and their families is: “Should I start with acoustic or electric guitar?” The good news? There’s no wrong answer. When exploring beginner guitar lesson options, the best fit depends on your child’s goals, personality, and musical interests.
Let’s face it – kids LOVE games! A great way to keep their attention and focus during a lesson is turning simple tasks into games. For example, I always have my students warm up their hands by playing some very basic exercises from a method book. This is a great way to warm up their
Franz Liszt In Venice One of my favorite composers to study and perform is Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Liszt was one of the best composers and performers of the Romantic Era. His emotional compositions touched the hearts of many while his showy performances amazed audiences around Europe. Piano Cycles Liszt was quite a traveler throughout Europe
What Instrument Should My Child Use To Start Music Lessons? The most common instruments for a student to play for beginner music lessons are the piano, the guitar, and the violin. Even though each of these instruments are different in their own way, beginner music lessons will teach the student the fundamentals of reading, playing,
What makes music lessons great in Denver? Denver is such an ecclectic kind of city. We have magnificent mountains, amazing water, lakes streams and such a diverse beauty it boggles the mind. How do music lessons fit in to that? Good question and here’s my thoughts! The beauty of Denver, and Colorado for that matter,
We’re a group of guitar teachers who’ve worked with students of all ages, from young beginners learning their first chord to adults rekindling their passion for music. One of the most common questions we hear is, “Why take guitar lessons when there are so many free tutorials online?” The truth is, there’s no substitute for
Guitar is a really popular instrument for people of all ages. More people seem to want to play guitar than anything else. It can be a really fun instrument to play because of all the possibilities and because after several months of basic guitar lessons and lots of practice, students can begin to try playing