Category: Lessons

The Unexpected Benefits of Online Music Lessons

With pandemic-related restrictions easing in many parts of the country, in-person music lessons are slowly returning. But with the convenience and flexibility of online music lessons, some students are deciding to stick with them rather than heading back to in-person instruction in music stores and studios. In addition to the obvious benefits online music lessons […]

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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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How to Incorporate Music in Your Homeschool Lessons

As a parent of a homeschooled child, making sure your child receives a well-rounded education is key. While math, science, and history are undoubtedly important, many parents of homeschooled children often overlook the fine arts and music–not because they aren’t important, but because they feel ill-equipped to teach such a daunting subject. If you’re the […]

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When Should a Homeschooled Child Start Music Lessons?

When Should a Homeschooled Child Start Music Lessons?

As the parent of a homeschooled child, you may not have the same resources available as a parent whose child is enrolled in a traditional elementary school. For this reason, you may turn to online resources for guidance. If you’re wondering when is the right time for your homeschooled child to start music lessons, you’ve […]

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4 Musical Skills You Can Learn in Your Lessons Other Than Your Instrument

Most people already know that learning an instrument is a fun, challenging pursuit that enriches lives, but far less know exactly how and why. In terms of non-musical benefits, learning music delivers big boosts in confidence, creativity, and cognitive functioning for students of every age and background. But if you think picking up the knowledge […]

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4 Ways Music Lessons Can Enhance Your Homeschool Curriculum

As every parent of a homeschooled child knows, bringing the educational experience home and teaching kids on your own can be a rewarding but challenging experience. With parents focusing on everything from keeping their kids on task to ensuring they’re being challenged enough in their studies, strengthening and diversifying an at-home curriculum is important for […]

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How Lessons Grew Her Confidence

As the country’s largest instrument retailer and music lesson provider, we at Music & Arts pride ourselves on helping musicians and students reach their full musical potential. Nothing gives us more joy than when we hear about the success and progress of our students. That’s why when we heard this story of a young ukulele […]

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Jumpstart Back to School with Online Music Lessons

With the pandemic continuing to upend many facets of American life, parents and kids alike around the country are unsure of what exactly returning to school in the fall will look like. However, there’s plenty of concrete things that Covid-19 can’t change, like the fact that children need fun, education, and stability to thrive. Enrolling […]

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Camp Canceled? Now is a Great Time for Music Lessons!

If you’re one of the countless families seeing your summer plans get upended by the pandemic, it’s safe to assume that you and your kids are feeling stressed and disappointed. But for parents of kids with canceled summer camp plans, things are especially rough because they’re in the last-minute position of having to find fun […]

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How Private Music Lessons Help Students in Marching Band Succeed

From instilling a sense of pride and community to delivering a host of cognitive benefits, marching band is phenomenal for kids. Marching bands do a great deal to nurture a student’s creativity, confidence, and musical ability, and working with a private music instructor helps to solidify and enhance everything that kids learn in their programs […]

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