FAQs Archive - Lessons In Your Home https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/popup-logo-150x150.jpg FAQs Archive - Lessons In Your Home https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/ 32 32 What violin size should I get? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/what-violin-size-should-i-get/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:09:00 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10444 When choosing the right violin size, you can measure the length between the neck and wrist to choose the right size. See below for recommended violin sizes per arm length: 1/8 Violin – minimum of 16” arm length 1/4 Violin – minimum of 18” arm length 1/2 Violin – minimum of 20” arm length 3/4

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]]> When choosing the right violin size, you can measure the length between the neck and wrist to choose the right size. See below for recommended violin sizes per arm length:

  • 1/8 Violin – minimum of 16” arm length
  • 1/4 Violin – minimum of 18” arm length
  • 1/2 Violin – minimum of 20” arm length
  • 3/4 Violin – minimum of 22” arm length
  • 4/4 Violin (full-size) – minimum of 23” + arm length

When in doubt, our violin teachers can help you with selecting the right size!

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]]> What do I need to prepare before starting violin lessons? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/what-do-i-need-to-prepare-before-starting-violin-lessons/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:07:27 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10443 The most important thing to have to start violin lessons is a violin and a bow! As far as buying or renting one, our team can consult you on what’s best when starting out. Here are some other items to consider, and again your instructor will help you get started: Violin case Rosin for bow

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]]> The most important thing to have to start violin lessons is a violin and a bow! As far as buying or renting one, our team can consult you on what’s best when starting out. Here are some other items to consider, and again your instructor will help you get started:

  • Violin case
  • Rosin for bow hairs 
  • A shoulder and chin rest 
  • Pencil and notebook for taking down notes during lessons
  • A music stand and comfortable chair

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]]> Is it better to buy or rent a violin for lessons? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/is-it-better-to-buy-or-rent-a-violin-for-lessons/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:06:49 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10442 For those starting violin lessons, students can rent violins to get a feel for the instrument and lessons for the first couple months. In addition, renting a violin can help beginner students size up as needed, especially for younger and still-growing students. Buying a violin, on the other hand, is special! If you want to

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]]> For those starting violin lessons, students can rent violins to get a feel for the instrument and lessons for the first couple months. In addition, renting a violin can help beginner students size up as needed, especially for younger and still-growing students. Buying a violin, on the other hand, is special! If you want to learn more, check out our guide on renting vs buying a violin.

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]]> How much time should you spend practicing the violin? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/how-much-time-should-you-spend-practicing-the-violin/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:06:12 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10441 Practicing even as little as 15 minutes a day is enough for beginners! The key is practicing daily and consistently, versus a ton of time once a week. There is no hard set rule because everybody learns and practices differently. Your violin teacher will help your child come up with a practicing plan that works

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]]> Practicing even as little as 15 minutes a day is enough for beginners! The key is practicing daily and consistently, versus a ton of time once a week. There is no hard set rule because everybody learns and practices differently. Your violin teacher will help your child come up with a practicing plan that works uniquely for them.

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]]> How long does it take to learn the violin? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-the-violin/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:05:32 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10440 Considering there are people who dedicate their entire lives to learning an instrument, it’s possible to continue learning forever. What’s most important is that students enjoy learning and progress in a way that’s meaningful to themselves. Within the first year, a student should have the opportunity to play in a recital or concert.  If you’re

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]]> Considering there are people who dedicate their entire lives to learning an instrument, it’s possible to continue learning forever. What’s most important is that students enjoy learning and progress in a way that’s meaningful to themselves. Within the first year, a student should have the opportunity to play in a recital or concert. 

If you’re involved with any recitals or the school orchestras, learning will be even faster and your child will develop more and more confidence playing violin.

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]]> Can I play the violin using the left hand? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/can-i-play-the-violin-using-the-left-hand/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:04:56 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10439 When it comes to violin, its not a hand specific instrument. whether you are left or right handed, you learn the violin the same way.

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]]> When it comes to violin, its not a hand specific instrument. whether you are left or right handed, you learn the violin the same way.

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]]> At what age can a child start taking violin lessons? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/at-what-age-can-a-child-start-taking-violin-lessons/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:04:08 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=10438 Students start violin from different ages – some even as early as 3! There’s a lot to consider and every child is different, but we’ve seen that the ideal age to start violin lessons is between 5-7. At this age, children are able to properly hold an instrument and they’re able to focus and practice. It

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]]> Students start violin from different ages – some even as early as 3! There’s a lot to consider and every child is different, but we’ve seen that the ideal age to start violin lessons is between 5-7. At this age, children are able to properly hold an instrument and they’re able to focus and practice. It is still possible to enroll kids as young as 3 or 4, but it may require more supervision and support when first starting.

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]]> What is a Virtual Lesson like? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/what-is-a-virtual-lesson-like/ Tue, 17 May 2022 17:27:15 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=8197 It’s like an in-person lesson without the physical presence of a person. There are a few things to set up first, such as what the camera is viewing during the lesson, but the instructor is the same, and professional education is the same.

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]]> It’s like an in-person lesson without the physical presence of a person. There are a few things to set up first, such as what the camera is viewing during the lesson, but the instructor is the same, and professional education is the same.

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]]> How Is Your Virtual Music Lessons Different From Another Service? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/how-is-your-virtual-music-lessons-different-from-another-service/ Tue, 17 May 2022 17:26:48 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=8196 Obviously we can’t speak to the numerous virtual music lesson services out there, there are simply too many to count.  What we think sets us apart is our high-quality in-home music teachers.  Each music teacher is vetted not just for safety but for professionalism.  The virtual music lessons you receive from Lessons In Your Home

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]]> Obviously we can’t speak to the numerous virtual music lesson services out there, there are simply too many to count.  What we think sets us apart is our high-quality in-home music teachers.  Each music teacher is vetted not just for safety but for professionalism.  The virtual music lessons you receive from Lessons In Your Home are done by professional music teachers that know their student and stay with their student throughout their education.   Unlike “YouTube music lessons,” Lessons In Your Home doesn’t do “one size fits all” lessons.   Instead, our virtual music teachers craft lessons and give specific instruction that builds on each lesson for the individual music student.

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]]> Do you offer Virtual Voice Lessons? https://lessonsinyourhome.net/faq/do-you-offer-virtual-voice-lessons/ Tue, 17 May 2022 17:25:45 +0000 https://lessonsinyourhome.net/?post_type=liyh_faq&p=8195 Yes! Virtual voice lessons might technically be the easiest lessons to deliver because there is less overall set up.

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]]> Yes! Virtual voice lessons might technically be the easiest lessons to deliver because there is less overall set up.

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