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Proposition 28: Funding for Music & Arts
Proposition 28, officially known as "The Arts and Music in Schools — Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act," was approved by nearly 7...
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Jun 16, 20232 min read
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5 Mood-Boosting Benefits of Adult Guitar Lessons
Do you have a guitar that sits in the corner of your room, but you never pick it up? Maybe it was gifted to you years ago, or maybe you...
laschoolofmusic
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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5 Reasons To Start Your Year With Music Lessons
Are you looking for an activity that boosts your child’s creative expression, builds community, and inspires a stronger sense of self?...
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Jan 8, 20232 min read
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Musical Valentine's Day Cards
Give one of these sweet musical Valentine's Day cards to a special someone in your life! These seven cards include all the syllables from...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read
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A Parent's Guide to Beginner Flute Lessons
If your child is showing an interest in flute lessons but you're not sure where to start, we can help! Here is a list of frequently asked...
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Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Beginner Guitar Lessons: What to Expect
Picking up a guitar for the first time is exciting! It can also feel overwhelming. There are countless guitar tutorial videos online, endles
laschoolofmusic
Jul 26, 20203 min read
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See what our teachers are up to
Chloe Pourmorady, Violin teacher Chloe recently released her debut album, Begin Majesty, Global Music Awards Gold Medal Winner Best...
laschoolofmusic
Oct 11, 20191 min read
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6 Reasons to Take Music Lessons
No adult has ever regretted taking piano lessons as a kid!
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Oct 11, 20193 min read
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LA Master Chorale's Big Sing LA
Saturday, August 31 @ 6pm, Grand Park We will be at LA Master Chorale's Big Sing LA this weekend! Matt Miles, co-owner and voice...
laschoolofmusic
Aug 30, 20191 min read
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Clarinet Sheet Music for Beginners
I’m often less than excited about the available repertoire for beginning clarinetists, and I can tell the students feel the same. A lot...
laschoolofmusic
Sep 18, 20181 min read
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Get to know our teachers: Robin Brient, Flute and Piano Instructor
When you first meet your music teacher, you may be feeling excited or even a little nervous. We’d like to help you know what to expect by...
laschoolofmusic
Sep 8, 20172 min read
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How to Get Your Child to Practice More
You’ve heard all of the benefits of music lessons, but how do you get your child to practice piano once she’s in them? No one enjoys...
laschoolofmusic
Apr 25, 20172 min read
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Easter Music Activity
Easter weekend is a very busy weekend for musicians! Here’s a little Easter-themed activity for your students. It involves simple...
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Apr 14, 20171 min read
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Adult Music Lessons: What to Expect
Maybe you took piano lessons as a kid and wish you'd stuck with it. Or maybe you moved out to LA to pursue an acting career and want to...
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Apr 5, 20172 min read
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Student Showcase: Calyx at Our Winter Recital
Calyx is eight years old and is one of the most self-motivated students I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He has been taking piano...
laschoolofmusic
Dec 15, 20161 min read
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Selecting a Piano or Keyboard for a Beginning Piano Student
by Jennifer Weiss When a child or adult begins learning piano, typically one their first questions is: where do I get a piano? This is a...
laschoolofmusic
Feb 11, 20164 min read
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Valentine Activity Card
Valentine’s Day is next weekend! It’s always fun to have some kind of activity or card for my students, so I made this free Valentine...
laschoolofmusic
Feb 7, 20161 min read
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Students Corner: A Music and Sports Connection
Today, we are introducing a new blog series called “Students Corner.” Throughout the year, we will interview a few of our students about...
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Jan 5, 20162 min read
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Music Lessons For All
Los Angeles is one of the musical capitals of the world, and with that comes numerous places to study the craft of piano, singing,...
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Aug 27, 20151 min read
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