What are the benefits of group lessons vs. private lessons?

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Group lessons offer students more opportunities to play music in a small group setting - which is the most fun!  

 

Often, students are only able to play in a large group setting once they reach Middle School or High School.  Large group settings can be fun, but students can sometimes feel as if the part they play doesn't matter, since 10 other people play the same part.  In a small group, everyone matters!  This can also motivate students to practice more diligently because they feel accountable to their peers.

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Group lessons offer students a prime environment to practice technique, rhythm, musical interpretation,  improvisation, harmonization, and sight reading.

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Children learn best by observing.  Allowing for more opportunities to do just that betters learning outcome.  

Students develop critical thinking skills as they analyze not only their own technique, but the technique of others.  

Rhythm cannot be neglected or ignored when playing in a group.

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Group lessons provide a motivational environment where many concepts can be taught using games and activities.

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It's hard to play a game with one person!  Also, students tend to be more open and relaxed when they are not the only person learning something new.  

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​Group lessons encourage the development of critical thinking and listening skills, problem solving, and communication skills. 

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Learning in a group setting challenges students to pay attention to all the details played by both themselves and the other students.  Furthermore, listening to another student play can encourage creativity by giving new ideas on how to play a piece with musicality.  By working with other students on group numbers, students develop the ability to communicate ideas about how a piece should sound.   

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​Group lessons are more affordable.

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Private lessons can be costly.  Group lessons give the best bang for your buck.  Private lessons can cost $20+ for a 30 minute lesson.  We are able to offer group lessons at a much lower cost, because the cost is divided between multiple students.  This allows a child to explore an instrument without breaking the bank.  

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What are the drawbacks to group lessons?

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Every child is different.  While many students can excel in a group setting, some will be better off in a one-on-one setting.  If you think this may be you or your child, please contact us.  We still offer private lessons on a case-by-case basis.