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Best Music Classes For Kids In Los Angeles

If you have a child or children in your family who are musically inclined, you can make them sing a happy tune by finding the best music classes around the greater Los Angeles area. While your son or daughter may not go on to be the next great singer, guitarist, trumpet player and so on, getting them started early with the right music teacher can make a world of difference. Not only is it important to find the right teacher musically for your child, but it is also key to locate one who has a positive attitude, providing your young one with positive reinforcement.

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Kidz Create Music
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 834-8505
kidzcreatemusic.com

Patrons to this business will discover how soon their child can develop a love and appreciation for music, especially with the piano. Instead of rushing your child into a musical learning experience, the staff here takes the time to encourage and develop young budding musicians. And instead of keeping kids confined to the simple basics, the staff will let your child explore outside the box, opening a whole new musical world to fit their talent skills. Another plus with KCM is that their rates are affordable, allowing parents to give their child or children musical abilities without paying an arm and a leg for them. Since the business does not have a physical location, its staff members drive to the client's homes, serving South Bay to Downtown.

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Music Lessons Los Angeles
11024 Magnolia Blvd., Suite D
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(844) 746-8742
losangelesmusiclessons.net

When it comes to finding lessons for the contemporary musician, look no further than this business. The staff works to give boys and girls a real-life musical experience, passing on down the lessons and skills they learned from their instructors. Lessons are available for voice, piano, songwriting, guitar, bass and pro-tools, all at affordable rates. Students can receive a half-hour lesson (in-studio or via Skype) for $50, with an hour lesson going for $80. There are also special package rates, along with out of studio coaching (in-home, on location).

Rhodes School Of Music
606 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 464-1154
rhodesschoolofmusic.com

If you have a child or children interested in myriad of music abilities, you've come to the right place. Rhodes has available lessons for drum, voice, guitar, trumpet, violin, piano, cello, flute and much more. Students can also benefit from instructors who have BFAs, MFAs and DMAs. Another benefit with this company is that they have each and every instrument all in one place. Also, note their easy online scheduling, along with distraction-free areas for parents to observe their young ones enjoying and learning about music. Lastly, there are different plans and passes available, all of which can prove affordable and helpful in getting your son or daughter on their way to loving and learning music.

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The Music Junction Hollywood
1321 N. Las Palmas Ave., Studio 4
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(213) 268-6702
themusicjunction.com

In order for your child to best experience the music scene at a young age, take a trip on over to the junction - specifically, The Music Junction Hollywood. Children will be exposed to a wealth of musical information, not to mention practice first-hand. Along with a staff that also has a love of music, children and their parents will find the costs more than affordable. For piano and voice lessons, the cost is very affordable for a half hour, or for an hour of instruction. Parents should also inquire about in-home lessons and fees. When students leave after their time with the instructors, they will have an even better appreciation of music, with a strong musical foundation for the rest of their lives. For students of The Music Junction Hollywood, the sky is the limit as to what they want to achieve musically.

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Music Stars & Masters
10800 W. Pico Blvd., Suite 293
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 470-1400
musicstarsandmasters.com

If your child wants to master an appreciation and skill set for music, this business is another great option for them. Open throughout the week(closed Sunday), MS&M can provide your child (starting at age 4) with private lessons, allowing them to get one-on-one attention and education. Students can choose from piano, guitar, violin, drums, bass or voice. There are also offerings for those as young as 2 1/2 - 4 years of age, allowing them to become their own little junior rock stars up to age 6. Exposing a child to an instrument or voice lessons at an early age may scare some parents, but the staff here provides for a relaxed atmosphere, one where the youngsters can move at their own pace and/or interests.

Dave Thomas has been covering the sports world since his first job as a sports editor for a weekly newspaper in Pennsylvania back in 1989. He has covered a Super Bowl, college bowl games, MLB, NBA and more. His work can be found on Examiner.com

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