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Instrument-Switching: A Good Idea?
Here is an interesting article that we found featured on September 17, 2009 on the Oxford University Press Blog about whether it is good or bad that your child is a music instrument switcher: Amy...
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So You Wanna Learn to Play Guitar (pt.XX)
Here is the latest entry from our excellent San Diego guitar teacher Jason M So how do you play a Washburn acoustic? One of the least asked questions I get is that of knowing your tone. I don't play...
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Power of the Pentatonic Scale
One of our teachers, Drina B., sent us an email with a link to this video from the 2009 World Science Festival to share with all of you. The video clip is from the “Notes & Neurons: In Search of...
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The Art of Scat Singing
Shoo-bee-do-whap doo-wah…bee bop ba baah… No, we have not lost all ability to converse here at TakeLessons, we are trying out scat singing — and it’s tough! Check out this article by one of our...
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Black Friday 2009: 40% off Music Lessons for One Day Only!
We did it. We jumped on the Black Friday bandwagon. But why wouldn’t we? On a day where people are looking to find deals and start their holiday shopping, why not give them an amazing offer that they...
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TakeLessons Rock Star Teacher of the Week: Carol K.
Each Monday, we give recognition to an outstanding TakeLessons instructor who is making a difference and inspiring students to discover and cultivate their talents through music lessons. This week’s...
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Give the Gift of Music Lessons this Mother’s Day!
The countdown to Mother’s Day is on, with the big day rapidly approaching on Sunday, May 9th. This year, instead of giving mom the same old flowers, candy or jewelry, why not give her an experience...
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Top 10 Reasons TakeLessons Gift Certificates Make An Awesome Holiday Gift
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that hard to please musician or music lover in your life, look no further. Presenting….the Top 10 Reasons Why...
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Are Music Festivals Worth the Price?
Spring has sprung and the season of music festivals is upon us! With SXSW just behind us and both weekends of Coachella coming up in April, tons of music fans are taking advantage of warmer weather to...
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Tuning In To Twitter’s New Music App, #music
After weeks of buzz as celebrities and VIPs test-drove Twitter‘s new music app, #music, the platform has finally been released to the public, available for iPhone and iPad. #music is designed to help...
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75 Songs Sure to Make You Happy
It’s time to boost your mood and make you happy! In this article, singing teacher Liz T. put together a list of some of the happiest songs you’ll ever hear… What’s better than being happy? That’s a...
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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. There comes a point in time, however, when your...
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Music and Autism: The Benefits of Music for Special Needs Children
More and more parents and teachers of special needs children are starting to realize the remarkable connection between music and autism. Research has shown that when autistic children interact with...
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Top 10 Most Unique Instruments to Learn
Tired of fitting into the status quo? Want to impress and surprise your friends with something different? If piano and guitar seem boring to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading as...
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17 Surprising Health Benefits of Playing an Instrument
Playing an instrument has many benefits – learning self-discipline, strengthening mental capacity, and spreading the joy of music, just to name a few. And research shows that these benefits aren’t...
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5 World-Famous Hispanic Musicians With Inspiring Stories
Many of the world’s most well known and talented musicians come from a Hispanic background. The music of these singers, guitarists, and pianists has won globally recognized awards and transcended...
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Famous Black Musicians From Then Til Now [Interactive Timeline]
Black History Month is an excellent time to highlight the many famous black musicians who made their mark in American history. The music of these talented composers and performers transcended cultural...
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Can You Pass This Basic Music Theory Quiz? Test Your Knowledge!
A knowledge of music theory is absolutely indispensable to musicians. For beginners, it can seem intimidating, but experienced musicians will attest that theory is well worth the effort needed to...
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Top 50 Quotes from Musicians About Life, Love, Work & More
Looking for some of the best quotes from musicians? Musicians have done much more than just give us great songs to enjoy. They have also provided some very wise and inspirational quotes to keep us...
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