How to Properly Rosin a Violin Bow: Tips for New Players

Starting violin lessons is an exciting journey, but beginners often have questions about the small but essential details—like how to rosin a bow properly. Applying rosin the right way is key to producing a clear, beautiful sound and ensuring smooth playability. If you or your child are new to the violin, this guide will walk

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How to Properly Rosin a Violin Bow- Tips for New Players

How to Practice Piano Without a Piano: Creative Alternatives

Imagine your child eager to practice piano, but there’s no instrument in sight. Maybe you’re traveling, between lessons, or waiting to get a piano at home. Does that mean progress has to pause? Not at all! There are plenty of creative ways to keep developing musical skills, even without a keyboard.  Here’s a simple guide

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How to Practice Piano Without a Piano- Creative Alternatives

Repeat the Songs You Know How to Play

At Lessons In Your Home, our team of dedicated music teachers spends a lot of time helping students learn new songs. But do you know what we love just as much? Encouraging our students to repeat the songs they already know how to play. Some students are eager to move on as soon as they

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How Long Should I Practice Guitar Each Day? A Guide for Beginners

Starting to learn the guitar is exciting, but beginners often wonder, “How long should I practice each day?” Finding the right balance between practice time and effectiveness is key to making steady progress without feeling overwhelmed. The good news is that consistent, focused practice is more beneficial than long, sporadic sessions—even 15 minutes a day

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How Often Should My Child Practice the Guitar

Can You Learn Piano Online? What Parents Should Know

The rise of online education has made learning piano more accessible than ever before. If you’ve wondered, “Can you learn piano online?”, the answer is a resounding yes! With countless virtual resources, apps, and programs available, children and adults alike can embark on their musical journey from the comfort of home. However, as a parent,

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Learn Piano Online

Mini Pianos for Kids: Are They Worth It?

Music has an incredible power to inspire, teach, and bring joy to children. Introducing a child to an instrument, like a mini piano, is an excellent way to spark their musical journey. For parents wondering whether a mini piano is the right choice, this blog explores its benefits, potential drawbacks, and how it fits into

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Best Piano Practice Routine for Kids and Beginners 

Mastering Scales: A Step-by-Step Guide to Piano Scales Practice

Piano scales are the cornerstone of any pianist’s skill set, forming the basis for technical mastery, musical expression, and understanding of music theory. Incorporating regular piano scales practice​​​ into their routine will help them develop precision, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for music. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step approach to mastering scales and tips

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Mastering Scales- A Step-by-Step Guide to Piano Scales Practice

Why Learning Music Theory is Important for Pianists

This post is brought to you by an official Lessons In Your Home Teacher! Music Theory is essential to becoming a better piano player. Knowledge of music theory helps the most beginner to advanced pupils. We will survey the necessity of learning music theory starting from the beginning to advanced pupils. For piano lessons across

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What Instrument Should My Child Play in the School Band?

This post is brought to you by an official Lessons In Your Home teacher! Back when I first joined band in middle school, my band teacher gave us a small sheet to check off the instrument we’d like to learn how to play. This was incredibly daunting, as I could only guess what some of

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Reasons to Take Private Band & Orchestra Lessons Outside of School