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Tayutau / Moment / Getty Images If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in learning the alphabet in sign language. Maybe you have a Deaf family member or saw a sign language interpreter at a performance; no matter the reason, you’ve come to the right place to start your journey. You might be wondering how difficult it is to learn American Sign Language and how to begin. Learning a new language or form of communication can seem intimidating, but learning American Sign Lang

SDI Productions / E+ / Getty Images For any parent whose child has decided to take up a musical instrument, there is an important decision to make. Should you rent or buy your instrument?  You wouldn’t want them to settle for a subpar instrument, nor would you want to break the bank. As a parent, you’re probably wondering which option is best for your family.  Let’s explore this question for parents who are in the same boat and see if we can come up with an answer!  Are Music

ANDREY DENISYUK / Moment / Getty Images The Los Angeles music scene has produced some of the most iconic moments in modern music history.  The Los Angeles music scene has produced some of the most iconic moments in modern music history.  From the birth of punk to the emergence of rap, the LA scene has seen some of the most influential and memorable events in music history. Let’s take a look at five unforgettable moments that shaped the LA music scene. What Music is LA Known For?

If you're a woman who plays guitar, you know that you often have to deal with a lot of misconceptions and sexist comments.  Here are 11 things you're probably tired of hearing - and rest assured, many of the best female guitarists of all time have probably heard them, too. Who is Best Female Guitarist? There are a lot of talented female guitarists out there, making it hard to choose who is the best. However, if we look at technique, style and influence, then the answer might be Stevi

Throughout the week of December 5-9 learners around the world are celebrating Computer Science Education Week and everyone interested in learning how to code will also participate in Hour of Code. This movement was created as a way to democratize computer science, inspire the next generation of technology creators as well as help them learn the fundamentals of coding and how much fun it is to create. What they might not learn is how coding is used in real life. That’s where Take Lessons com

Have you been wondering how to make online learning better for your child? If the answer is "yes" then you're not alone.  This school year is gearing up to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Parents, students, and teachers are navigating major unknowns. And school reopening plans in many regions change daily.  Lots of schools are still forming reopening plans. Some are experimenting with hybrid learning. And many are conducting classes entirely online. For kids, online le

Well… the (annoying) short answer is… it depends. It depends largely on what your first language is, whether or not you already speak a second language, and how connected you are to Spanish in your daily life.  And really that is (the short and) only answer. However, I can almost guarantee that, by the end of this post, you will have more reasons to think learning Spanish is easier than you thought! Here’s why: If your first language is English, you might have an easier time lea

Westend61/Westend61/Getty Images   Did you know that your whole body is a musical instrument? The voice is one of those instruments that are in our human body. So everything that we vocal teachers nag you guys about, your body alignment, respiratory system, the larynx, vocal tract, and brain, are involved in this musical phenomenon! But just like an athlete, we have to be aware of when our body is tired, and if you are a singer, regardless of the level of singer that you are, we have

Welcome to Provider Updates! This Provider Updates page will help to make sure that you are up to date on any new changes we are making to the site. Takelessons is constantly making changes to improve the experience for all of our teachers. With that, we have created video presentations that will keep all of our teachers in the loop! Some things that you can expect from these video presentations New features being added Upcoming site promotions Changes to your profiles Change

Welcome to Provider Updates! This Provider Updates page will help to make sure that you are up to date on any new changes we are making to the site. Takelessons is constantly making changes to improve the experience for all of our teachers. With that, we have created video presentations that will keep all of our teachers in the loop! Some things that you can expect from these video presentations New features being added Upcoming site promotions Changes to your profiles Change