Updated on: January 18, 2022
Originally published on: July 22, 2013
Are you looking to find local music lessons for your child but don't know where to start? Keep reading!
Summertime can be lots of fun for a child, but as the long months wear on, children often begin to get bored, and we all know what that can lead too! What better time is there to get your child involved in a meaningful, beneficial and fun activity such as music lessons than summertime! Uh oh! I can already picture you worrying about what a hassle that will be! Besides, how do you find local music lessons?
Having to find an instructor, schedule the lessons, get the child to those lessons, and lord forbid the mess if they decide they don't like their classes! Stop those thoughts right there because with TakeLessons.com, all you have to worry about is finding the instrument or subject of your child's interest and signing them up - they do all the rest from helping you find local music lessons to setting up the billing!
What Is TakeLessons.com?
TakeLessons.com helps put students and families in touch with local, private music teachers and even academic tutors and arts instructors throughout the US. Having been in business since 2006, TakeLessons.com has worked with over 40,000 students nationwide!
They will not only help you find local music lessons and a qualified instructor right there in your hometown but will also help you with the initial coordination with that instructor, the scheduling, and the billing - so all you have to do is focus on the enjoyment your child will get out of their lessons!
Whether your child wants to learn the guitar, piano, or a percussion instrument, TakeLessons.com can help you make it happen!
Are The Instructors Qualified?
With TakeLessons.com, you can rest assured knowing that all instructors they work with are certified, highly trained, interviewed in-depth about their experience, and given yearly criminal background checks.
Each instructor has a detailed profile which shows their expertise, teaching style, educational background and career accomplishments, and you can even view pictures and videos posted by the teacher. Plus, you can read reviews from others who have used that particular instructor.
What Types of Lessons Are Available?
TakeLessons.com has over 30 lesson types available for all ages and skill levels including singing, guitar, piano, drums and violin, so you are certain to find local music lessons that are of interest to your child!
And for those children who are not interested in music, TakeLessons.com also offers lessons in dance, acting and academics.
What Are My Options as Far as Lesson Locations and Time?
The amount of flexibility offered by TakeLessons is amazing! You can schedule lessons at your home, at an instructor's studio or you can even set your child up with a computer, a good internet connection, a webcam, and a Skype account and they can take their lessons online from the comfort of your home!
Even the scheduling is flexible with several options available. You can choose from Quarterly lessons, month-to-month lessons, or even pick the Flex option where you can coordinate the lessons with your instructor as you go!
Even better, once they harp you find local music lessons, there are no locked-in commitments or contracts. This means you can change your schedule, the teacher, or even the instrument at any time!
And if for any reason you are not satisfied with your first lesson, Takelessons.com will either find local music lessons with another instructor or offer to refund 100% of your lesson purchase!
How Do I Start with TakeLessons.com?
Getting started is a cinch! Simply head over to TakeLessons.com, type in the instrument or subject your child wants to learn, enter your zip code, and a list of available classes will immediately appear! What could be easier?
Pricing depends upon location and length. You can book online or call 619-618-7949 to talk through options and pricing with a Student Counselor.
Give your child the gift of the arts this summer and sign up with TakeLessons.com now!
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As a music teacher, this is great info, and a great resource. So many studies have shown how music lessons increase test scores and creativity in students. Thanks for the information!
I love this! I want to sign my granddaughter up because she wants to learn to play an instrument and learn more about how to read music. Thanks for letting your readers know!
I did not know about that service. Sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
I didn't know about this service! I've been trying to find lessons for myself and m dagger for a while. I am definitely going to check this out.
what a great service 🙂
Wow sounds so simple we homeschool so this sounds like a great idea for us.
My younger daughter took guitar lessons online and it was a lot of fun!
this is a great service and i would love to get lessons for my daugthter
Oh wow, that seems like the perfect resource. I remember trying to find information about guitar lessons for my son a few years ago and didn't have much luck. Thanks for this!
I love the video. It was so helpful. I have been considering placing my son in music lessons and I think this could be a great alternative to lessons at home. Thanks for the review. I had no idea that you could take lessons this way.
This is great! We live in a smaller city, so it can be hard to find lessons for the kids sometimes.
This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing.
This is really a great opportunity. Even summer, the child still learn!
I never heard about this too... thanks for sharing with us
I really like this. I am starting homeschooling this year with my Kindergartener. This would be such a great help for homeschooling moms.
This is so cool! I definitely need to check this out.
I am going to share this with my sister. Her daughter has been interested in taking music lessons but we wasn't sure where to start. Thanks for pointing out takelessons!
This sounds like a great service to know about. My daughters took music lessons for years. I am going to share their service with a few of my friends who's kids are seeking to take music lessons.
This sounds like a great way to get music lessons for my kids.
Great post will share this to my sister in-law her kids my nieces loves music!