Back to School

It’s back to school time so it's time to think about learning!  This month we’ll focus on lessons.  Whether you take regular lessons or catch as catch can, this is for you!

Do you take lessons? Sometimes the question is stated, “do you still take lessons?”  Beyond the philosophical discussion of whether every day is a lesson, it’s a good question.  You don't have to have a regular weekly lesson, but I hope your answer is yes!

If your answer is no, you’re probably wondering what could possibly be gained.  After all, you already know how to play.  You’re a self-starter who finds and learns music on your own. You play well enough.  Why would you need to take a lesson?  You certainly don't need regular lessons...do you?  Maybe you do - here are six good reasons to take a lesson (or a series of lessons).

• To get a fresh perspective on your music
• To spot and fix those bad habits that crop up on all of us
• To learn something you didn’t know you needed to learn
• To get your spark back
• To refocus or refine your attitude
• To avoid complacency

We all want to continue to grow and get better and a lesson can be a quick way to get there. There are many ways to schedule lessons - at workshops, at conferences, or with individual teachers.  And typically, teacher enjoy sharing so it's a win-win for all!

I'm sure there are other, additional good reasons to take a lesson - let me know yours!