Category: Lessons

Susan Hawthorne | Piano and Voice Instructor in Tucson, AZ

Lessons Instructor Spotlight: Susan Hawthorne

Our Lessons Instructor Spotlight focuses on Susan Hawthorne, a master piano lessons instructor with Music & Arts in Tucson, Arizona.

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Myths About Music Lessons and Learning Music

If you’ve never taken music lessons before, the experience is probably a lot different than what you’re expecting. No matter your age, experience level, or goals, learning music is a powerful way to enrich your life. However, this doesn’t keep misconceptions about music lessons from convincing some people they’re not worth the time and effort. […]

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5 Tips To Start Your New Music Lessons on a High Note

Learning an instrument for the first time or doing something new in music as an experienced musician is incredibly special. But the truth is that enthusiasm alone isn’t enough to make your music lessons successful. A combination of hard work and the ability to focus on the right things in music will help you reach […]

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Boost Social-Emotional Learning With Music Lessons

  As science uncovers more about how children learn, it’s becoming clear that a comprehensive education extends far outside of conventional subjects like math and science. Social-emotional learning is an important part of a child’s development that education experts have increasingly paid more attention to in recent years, and music lessons are one of the […]

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Give Your Child The Gift of Music Lessons This Year

Music lessons have always been a phenomenal gift option for kids. But after this challenging year, they’re more important than ever. In the face of so much uncertainty, when you give the gift of lessons and music education, it is something that can lift children’s spirits. Inspire them at a time when they truly need […]

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Help Keep Kids Creative with Music Lessons

Creativity is a lifeline for children during difficult times, and, unfortunately, the time we find ourselves in is profoundly challenging. Whether it’s being forced to learn from home or seeing important social events get canceled, the lives of our children have transformed in a dramatic way. National Keep Kids Creative Week takes place every third […]

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Six Tips for Making the Most of Your Piano Lessons

Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in piano lessons for the first time or they’ve been taking lessons for a few years, knowing how to get the most out of that investment is key. The moment you enroll your child in piano lessons, you become part of a piano-learning team that includes your child, their […]

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Piano Lessons vs. Keyboard Lessons: Where Should My Child Start?

If your child has decided to start tickling the ivories, you may be wondering where to begin. Many places offer piano and keyboard lessons and while they have some similarities, there are also some important differences. Many parents assume that piano and keyboard lessons are basically the same and that once you know how to […]

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Private Lessons vs. Group Lessons: Which Is Right for My Child?

Now that you’ve purchased or rented you child’s chose musical instrument, it’s time to decide what kind of music lesson experience is right for them. If you aren’t sure which option is the right fit, you aren’t alone. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, but once you evaluate your child’s experience level, learning […]

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Prepare for Music Lessons by Teaching Music Fundamentals at Home

You probably already know that music education is proven to be an incredible asset in the development of children. But did you know that important music fundamentals can be taught at home? Many parents think the benefits kids get from music education happens only within formal music lessons or at school, but in reality, a […]

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