Jun 7,
2013
It’s Friday once again and time for us to put the spotlight on another outstanding TakeLessons student! Meet Harry G. from Eden Prairie, MN. Harry is 10 years old and he’s been playing drums for 3 years. He’s currently taking drum lessons with Colin M. who let us know that Harry recently had a very impressive performance with his school band.
Harry loves his lessons with Colin and says he loves to play music “because it feels good when you can memorize it and play it.” When we asked Harry if he could play drums with any band in the world who he would choose, Harry said, “I would love to play drums with the band Rush. I love the drums in their music.” Awesome choice, Harry!
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Jun 7,
2013
It’s Friday afternoon and you’re so close to the weekend! Suddenly, instead of focusing on what you should be doing, you realize you’ve spent the last 20 minutes watching cat videos on YouTube. Sound familiar? As the cat-lady in residence at TakeLessons, I can definitely relate (just don’t tell my boss).
If you really think about it, some of our favorite viral cat videos can teach us a lot about music lessons. Our furry friends demonstrate tremendous amounts of determination, teaching us to persevere in our efforts and go after what we love. Of course, cats also have less than dignified moments that can teach us what not to do. Read on and enjoy some of my favorite cat videos and the lessons they can teach you in your musical journey! Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun 3,
2013
Wondering what it’s like to take piano lessons with one of our music teachers? As with taking on any new set of goals, that first step can be daunting, no matter what level you’re at. So if you’d like an insider look into what it’s really like to get started, we invite you to follow us on the blog for the next 10 weeks. We’ll be watching as San Diego student Julie D. tries her hand at piano lessons with instructor Jordan M. Check out her blogs and videos, and who knows – you might be inspired to get started as well!
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Jun 3,
2013
With life’s hectic pace, we know busy music students sometimes find it difficult to keep up practice time and consistent lessons. Now that summer is here and many students also have travel plans coming up, it can be tempting to put music lessons and learning on hold. However, these 5 pint-sized instruments make it easy to travel light and still get your music fix! Read on and decide which musical instrument you’ll be packing in your carry-on bag this summer… Read the rest of this entry »
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May 31,
2013
Happy Friday and thanks for joining us as we once again shine the spotlight on a very special TakeLessons student! This week, we’re honoring Steve S, a 9-year-old piano student from Dedham, MA. Steve has been taking lessons with Marie-France M. for 2 years and recently got the opportunity to meet one of his musical heroes!
In this picture, Steve is meeting with Keith Lockhart, the conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra. Steve’s teacher let us know that Steve hopes to one day become a conductor himself. After seeing the video below of Steve’s impressive piano playing, we have to say it looks like Steve’s well on his way to living his dream! Read the rest of this entry »
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