Tag: music lessons

Learn Ukulele: The Perfect Instrument for Summer Fun

The sun is out and summer is in the air! Looking for a fun way to beat the heat and pick up a new skill at the same time? Bring the vacation to you and learn Ukulele! What is a Ukulele? Did you know? The Ukulele is actually a member of the lute family of […]

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When Is It Time to Upgrade to 60 Minute Lessons?

Whether you’ve been playing your instrument for only a few months or quite a few years, you may be asking yourself the questions “Should I sign up for 60-minute lessons?” and “How will I know when I’m ready or if it’s time to upgrade?” When someone starts learning to play any instrument, they generally begin […]

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Five Ways to Help Your Child Continue With Music

Music is proven to improve kids’ lives in many ways, but that doesn’t stop some from wanting to drop music lessons and quit music programs. Something you hear from non-musical adults is how much they wished their parents hadn’t let them quit music when they were young. So, it’s safe to assume many of the […]

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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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Tips for Avoiding Summer Learning Loss

Top Music Education Benefits for Children and Adults

Music has the power to truly enrich our lives. By learning to play an instrument, students of all ages become more well-rounded. Even adults can experience these music education benefits! The joy of playing music transcends age, race, and culture. It doesn’t matter whether someone loves classical, jazz, pop, rock, or everything in between. When […]

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How to Help Keep Music Programs in Schools

  Did you know that the annual cost for a comprehensive K-12 music education program is only about $187 per student? If it’s so cost-effective, why are music programs the first to be cut when funds are low? A study, funded by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), shows that it’s fairly economical to […]

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The Benefits of Learning an Instrument as an Adult

We’ve all heard that getting your child into music can really help with development and learning skills, but few people talk about the benefits of learning to play an instrument as an adult. Yes, in fact you can teach an old dog new tricks and doing so can lead to a whole host of gains. […]

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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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