Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by TakeLessons.com. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.

When I was younger, I studied classical piano for over 10 years. I practiced “every day” (*yeah, right*) and attended lessons every weekend. There were recitals, competitions, and performances. More recently, I’ve had the hankering to learn how to play guitar.

I know some people are able to learn music on their own, but others prefer a more structured or more formal music training. However find the right music teacher isn’t always easy. How do you know they’re qualified? How do you know you’ll like them? What if their teaching style doesn’t work? TakeLessons.com offers an innovative way to help you find a music instructor and learn music – whether it’s in your home, in a music studio, or online.

TakeLessons.com taps their network of private music teachers, art instructors, and tutors throughout the US to provide music lessons on everything from the mandolin to the cello. Their certified teachers are pre-screened and vetted through skill assessments, interviews, reference checks, and background checks. You can use the TakeLessons.com “Search for a Teacher” tool to find a teacher near you or to find an online instructor. The price of your lessons will vary based on your location and the length of your lesson.

I decided to check out the options for learning guitar online. I really liked how they offer so much information about the instructors and their backgrounds. You can also read reviews from other students and view the availability for online lessons for each instructor. For online music training, all you need is a webcam, Skype, and the internet – so convenient!

TakeLessons.com Summer Kickoff Sale

If you’ve been thinking about learning to sing or play a musical instrument, this summer is a great time to learn. TakeLessons.com is offering a special sale from today, May 23rd, through May 28th, where you can save 20% off all lesson packages. You can book your music lessons online or call them at 619-618-7445 and use code MUSICMOM5 to receive the discount.

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by TakeLessons.com. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.

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