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For as long as I can remember, music has been an important part of my life. No matter what type of mood I’m in, I can always find something to listen to that reflects my mood. Now that I have kids, they are the same way. Music is a big part of their lives, especially for my daughter who began playing the trombone at nine years old.
Since we moved to New Hampshire, we’ve been looking for a private music tutor for my daughter because she wants more challenging music to play on her trombone. As her current band teacher told us, my daughter’s technicality is far beyond her years, and because of that, she is ahead of others her age. That means the music she’s playing in school is too easy for her, which often leaves her frustrated and bored. And if there’s one thing I know about my daughter, it’s that if she’s not challenged, she will stop doing what she once enjoyed. I would hate to see her give up on something she has invested so much time in….something she’s so good at.
In addition, my boyfriend’s daughter just started playing the clarinet this past spring. Because she started playing towards the end of the school year, she does not have the experience others in her grade do. However, she has been in her school’s chorus since last year, and I must say, she has a beautiful voice, even if she likes to say otherwise.
So what do you do when you have children at two different stages, but who are eager to grow and become better at what they’re doing? How do you help them hone their skills so they can be all they are meant to be?
One solution that we just became aware of is TakeLessons. Their site is geared towards musicians AND singers, as well as those who act. Lessons can be taken either at home, online or in studio. Because we have such a busy lifestyle and do not live near one of their locations, the ideal option for us would be online lessons. All that is needed for those is a Skype account, an internet connection, a computer and a webcam.
As far as prices are concerned, they differ depending on several factors, including the location of where you live, the length of each lesson and whether or not you’re taking your lessons in home or at a studio.
One other feature that I love is the different lesson packages: Monthly, Quarterly and Flex. I love that they offer a monthly plan because money is extremely tight for us. Some months are easier than others, so a monthly package option would be ideal for us.
No matter which package you choose, though, there is no contract required, which is also very nice. Circumstances and finances can change in the blink of an eye, and knowing there’s no locked in contract would definitely ease the stress a family feels when they hit on hard times. It gives them peace of mind that they won’t be forced to find a way to pay for something they can’t afford.
Also, it’s important to note that TakeLessons offers a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If for whatever reason the teacher/instructor you’re given does not meet your satisfaction, they will either find you another teacher or they will refund the amount you paid.
If you would like to try out TakeLessons to see if it is a good fit for your family, you can use promo code “SUMMERMUSIC4” to receive a discount of 20% of all available lesson packages. Some of the different lessons available are:
- Accordion
- Banjo
- Broadway singing
- French horn
- Music theory
- Trombone
And much more! Make sure to visit the TakeLessons site for a complete list of available lessons.