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Lessons With Jimi: Tips for Teaching a Piano Student with Alzheimer’s
The following story comes from piano teacher Windy C. in St. Petersburg, Florida. Last fall, Windy began the challenging journey of teaching piano lessons to a student with Alzheimer’s. Below she...
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The Loog Guitar Revolution: Guitar Lessons for Kids Will Never be the Same
As a music educator and performer, I’m always interested in learning about new products and tools that can help students succeed. When I discovered the Loog Guitar, a 3-string interchangeable guitar...
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TakeLessons and Music 4 Miracles Team Up to Help Children with Cancer
Recently, our student counselor Kathleen V. had the opportunity to speak with Kristi Huddleston, the founder and president of the non-profit organization Music 4 Miracles. Based in Florida, this...
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The Payoff in Perseverance (Or, What I Learned from Mick Jagger)
“You can’t always get what you want…but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need.” – The Rolling Stones Leave it up to music to reveal life’s sometimes hard, yet poignant truths....
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Teaching Tips: Creating Unique Curriculum for Your Music Students
Are you challenged with the task of finding interesting curriculum to keep your students motivated during their lessons? TakeLessons guitar teacher Lisa T., who is based in the Chicago area, has...
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Composing Life Lessons from Music
The benefits of music are well-documented when it comes to instilling skills and confidence in young children – here, TakeLessons instructor Bryan B. explains how music can translate into career...
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Music is a Universal Language: The Truth About Learning It
You’ve likely heard the saying “Music is a universal language.” If that’s the case, then how should we be teaching it? How can you effectively learn the language? Read on as Aurora, CO teacher Zach S....
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Tips for Parents: 4 Ways to Help Your Child in Music
Not sure how to encourage your child in between his or her music lessons? Show your support with the following strategies from Nashville teacher Dave L.: So your child has begged you for music...
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13 Super Effective Ways to Motivate Your Child to Practice Music
So your son or daughter has just started music lessons. You’ve found a kind, knowledgeable teacher, set up a practice space, and bought an instrument. But here’s the kicker: No matter how excited your...
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Super Easy Ways to Save up for Music Lessons [Infographic]
One common question asked by many aspiring musicians (and oftentimes, their parents) is: “Why are music lessons so expensive?” There are a few main factors that contribute to the cost of music...
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