There is an importance to learning basic theory in music, and music theory is fun. Just like learning phonics can give you a great foundation for reading, learning theory gives you a great foundation for musical learning! Theory Is The Phonics Of Music Like reading, some students can bypass the phonics route and try something
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4 Benefits of Playing in a Recital
At a recent Lessons In Your Home recital in Miami, FL it was easy to see there are many benefits to being a part! We had 15 students perform in the recital to a packed house of friends, family, and teachers. Spirits were high and the performances were outstanding! Here are 4 Benefits of Playing
Mommy I Want To Be A Singer – Becoming a Professional Musician
When I was young, taking piano lessons and singing in talent shows, I grew up with the thought in my mind that the only way to make it as a musician was to get a record deal and hit it big in the mainstream music industry. This article presents a how-to path on becoming a
Advanced Drum Lessons – Exploring All Possibilities
When you take advanced drum lessons, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to practice and what needs to be done to get to the next level. Sure, I can play everything in my band with ease and make it sound great. But what separates a great musician from a truly remarkable legendary musician
Fun Piano Lessons Are Easy Piano Lessons
Here’s the truth, Fun piano lessons are easy piano lessons. How easy or difficult something is is often a reflection of how much we are enjoying that particular activity. As the director of Lessons In Your Home in Miami and also as a music teacher myself, I often get these same questions regarding music lessons.
Your Saxophone Teacher Will Let You Know What to Practice?
“How will my child know what to practice each week?” Your Saxophone Teacher will let you know and they should. This is a great question to ask, as different teachers have various ways of assigning practice assignments. However, students can be proactive in managing their assignments, as well as their daily practice, with a few
Intermediate Guitar Lessons – All About the Gear
By the time a student reaches the level of intermediate guitar lessons, they are probably interested in exploring all of the different sounds they can possibly get out of the instrument. The guitar is an instrument that changes drastically based on the gear you have for it, especially in regards to electric guitars. A guitarist
New Piece Of Music! When Is It Time
We as teachers give short and long term assignments to our students, but when is the appropriate time to mark the piece as complete and move on to a new piece of music? It’s a challenge we as teachers face, and knowing when the right time to move on from a piece of music is
Encourage Good Technique During Music Lessons
Encouraging good technique will always help a music lessons but it’s a word that scares many parents, students, and teachers. As music teachers, we know the importance of proper technique. If a student learns the wrong way to hold a guitar, hold their drum sticks, or position their hands over a piano, it can be
DON’T Skip The Recital! 5 Reasons Why Students Need Them.
Students need music lesson recitals, this article will help outline why and how recitals are necessary Recital time is upon us. The next 2 months will be filled with song picking, practicing, nerves, practicing, learning and re-learning how to bow, practicing, anticipation, and…practicing! Some kids really look forward to recitals and some dread this time