Category: Lessons

Five Reasons Why Private Music Lessons Work

Five Reasons Why Private Music Lessons Work

When it comes to extracurricular activities, music lessons are a great choice. Not only will enrolling your child in music lessons prepare them to join their school’s marching band or orchestra when the time is right, but music lessons have been proven to help some students perform better on standardized tests. Whether your child is […]

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Trombone Rental vs. Purchase: Which is Right for You?

The Benefits of Giving Music Lessons as a Christmas Gift

Looking for the perfect gift for that creative kid in your life? Are you looking for something unique, something that your child will truly appreciate and benefit from for years to come? Sometimes, it’s the presents that don’t require any wrapping that end up being the most meaningful. If you want to gift an experience […]

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How to Choose a Music Lesson Program for Your Child

How to Choose a Music Lesson Program for Your Child

Once a child has expressed an interest in learning to play a musical instrument, it’s important for parents to take the them seriously. Studies have shown that musical instruction can be an incredibly beneficial experience for children. It teaches them responsibility, dedication, confidence, and can offer them the joyful experience of learning to express themselves […]

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The Importance of Private Lessons (Even If Your Child is In the School Band or Orchestra)

Even if your child is learning how to play an instrument in their school’s band or orchestra, the importance of private music lessons cannot be undermined. While a band can create great opportunities for learning to play alongside other musicians, it can’t compare to the one-on-one attention they’ll receive from their music teacher in a […]

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All the Things Your Child Will Learn During Music Lessons (Besides Music)

Children have a lot of options when it comes to extra curricular activities. Your child may already be involved in many of them, but let us assure you that adding music lessons to the schedule is a well-informed decision. The importance of music lessons can not be understated. While your child may not become the […]

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Five Ways Music Lessons Can Help Your Child

When it comes to selecting an extracurricular activity for your child, music lessons should be at the top of your list. Sure, we may be a bit biased, but the data is there: music lessons can help your child become more autonomous and self-confident, and it’s also a pretty awesome skill to have later in […]

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Important Life Lessons You’ll Learn While Playing the Guitar

What we choose to do in our spare time determines the lessons that inform our lives and values. For example, those who choose to invest their time in sports are bound to learn a thing or two about teamwork, trust in teammates, and how to handle pain, while those who choose to explore music expose […]

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How to Overcome Student Boredom

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Viola Lessons

Learning the viola can be a fun and exciting time in your child’s life, and they can make the most of it by taking their lessons seriously. After all, excelling at an instrument takes more effort than just showing up for lessons week after week–it takes plenty of practice, careful maintenance, and tons of patience. […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Trombone Lessons

How to Make the Most of Your Trombone Lessons

Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in trombone lessons for the very first time or they’re back in lessons after taking an extended break, excelling at an instrument takes more than just showing up for lessons–it takes practicing, maintenance, and plenty of communication between you, your child, and your child’s music teacher. With tips that […]

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Using Teaching Tools in Lessons

Using Teaching Tools in Lessons

Written by Susan Lawrence  As you know, there are so many strategies used in effective teaching. Recognizing the student’s lifestyle, schedule, and learning style is important in knowing what I can set for expectations. Students teach me about themselves. I am constantly adapting my teaching approach in order to keep the lessons moving in a positive […]

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