I home school my kids, are there any inexpensive ways to get music lessons?

When I was homeschooled, I approached the music director at my mother’s church. For a fairly good price he taught me how to read music. Sadly though, he moved out of state before we could finish my lessons. (My sister had guitar lessons from the main guitarist at the same church). Just try checking around your church (if you have one), youth groups, etc.

yes, if you attend a church it will be a good idea, or if you have a friend who knows how to play the piano, it’ll save you a fair bit

well, i learned keyboarding, Spanish, rollerblading, cycling, swimming, badminton, baking, sewing, and cooking. some others that i know of learned speech, French, and German. but you should try to let your daughter learn music if possible, because i wanted to learn music when i was young but also couldn’t afford it–or rather my dad didn’t want to afford it. so now after graduating and having life to brood over, i still want to learn how to play the piano but as of now i have no time… i will in the future…

Check into group lessons–they are MUCH cheaper than private lessons. Here we have various group music lessons–some specifically for homeschoolers, some not.

Also, see if there are homeschooled students where you live who’d be interested in cheaply providing the basics. Or see if there are homeschooled students or parents who are willing to get a free or cheap group together for music instruction.

Lessons or tutoring is kinda required for at least a few times. Also occasionally so you can ask questions.

Lessons aren’t THAT EXPENSIVE. I mean generally in the $35 to $50 per lession range from some kid at a music store.

YOu take few lessons and then you can unschool most of the rest.

Yes lessons can be very expensive depending on where you live, the instrument and your budget.

If you have a university nearby (or a college student home for the summer) there are always students looking to make a little extra cash. Call the music dept and ask if any of their graduate students or undergrads are giving lessons presently or who they would recommend. Local music stores often have lists of teachers in the area as well.

Also check your local hs group – there may be someone there with hidden talent! The Praise team at your church?
Piano is often a great start – because if you can play piano & read music you can learn any other instrument (except strings – those you can learn, still a step up if you can read music just different).

This is one area where it’s ok to skimp initally (until your student shows that’s the instrument they really want to play) but not later.

Churches one way but if your child loves the music totally. She possibly interested in going higher lessons in that certain area (piano, organ, violin, flute, guitar, singing etc.). You must take risk about that Remember there is no such thing as free lunch.