“I think one of the things which always is forgotten in music class,
Is the first thing you have to do as a musician,
is you have to learn how to listen.”
Music helps us express ourselves emotionally and creatively! Budding musicians must learn to practice by themselves but will also benefit from group and private lessons. We realize both types of lessons have numerous advantages and hope this article will help you see the benefits of both!
Private Lessons
Highlights
Private lessons are suitable for anyone interested in personalized feedback. Private lessons mean unique and individualized attention. For example, you can ask questions or repeat musical phrases that are giving you trouble without interrupting the flow of a group class.
Challenges
Taking a private lesson is just that — private. You won’t be surrounded by other budding musicians looking to make connections with other students and reflect with others while learning. Group settings offer the unique option to study how your peers tackle challenging sheet music or instrument-related problems.
Group Lessons
Highlights
Working with an ensemble makes you invested in others’ growth and your own. You will learn that each student makes errors, and group lessons will teach you valuable skills to work constructively with others. You will learn how to stay in rhythm with everyone and perfect your part of a song to improve the sound of the entire group.
Ensemble-style practices have perks of their own. Groups are a lot of fun and offer opportunities for exciting collaborations. And in the end, you will eventually be playing with other musicians, so a group class prepares you for that inevitability!
Challenges
Private lessons offer endless opportunities for individualized feedback, but group lessons do not have the same flexibility. Group lessons remain focused on the needs and progress of the group. You will not have the opportunity to stop an entire lesson to repeat a difficult phrase several times. You will have to make a note to practice that item on your own after class.
Instruction is beneficial no matter whether you take private or group classes. Private lessons are excellent for students who want tailored instruction and one-on-one time with their teachers.
Group lessons, by comparison, are excellent for those looking for collaborative, ensemble-style practices and performances. These students will learn a lot from their teachers and fellow musicians, some of whom may already be active in the music scene and be able to provide invaluable advice. As a musician, you will eventually always play with other musicians, so we highly recommend you sign up for this type of lesson!
If you’re ready to sign up for a private or group music lesson, there’s only one thing left to do - call Leading Note Studios today for more information on both our Private & Group Classes.
We can’t wait to start you on your musical journey.