Backbeat Journey

Hidden in Plain Sight

August 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Hidden in Plain Sight

The benefits of playing music with others are awesome, but not always obvious.  By Jesse Tollestrup Oftentimes, people think of learning to play music as a solo project. When we imagine music lessons, most people think of a one-on-one lesson between a student and a teacher. We imagine practice taking place alone at home, sometimes…

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A group of nine and ten year old kids playing electric guitar, keyboards and drums under the direction of a teacher.

Group vs. Private Music Lessons

August 27, 2024 / Comments Off on Group vs. Private Music Lessons

Group music classes versus private lessons, which one is better for your child? We decided to tackle this question head-on.  TALE AS OLD AS TIME  In the words of Beauty and the Beast, it’s a “tale as old as time” except that in our case it’s not exactly a “tale.” It’s more of a debate.…

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