I'm interested in taking accordion and/or ukulele lessons in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Does anyone know where I might be able to take lessons? Additionally, does anyone know of places where I can rent either instrument?
posted on Jul 25, 2008 - 5 answers

At what point do you give up on trying to learn a musical instrument? Are some seemingly "normal" skills impossible for some people to learn even with time and instruction? Can lack of skill trump desire? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 51 answers

Given that I have a somewhat substantial history playing the piano, how difficult would it be to take up lessons for the piano again after years out of practice AND start, for the first time, lessons on the Violin? How beneficial would such "cross training" be? How difficult would it be to find a teacher who could guide me on such a hybrid path? Other Thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 5 answers

WeddingDance Filter: Need recommendations for a place to take dance lessons in NYC. Bonus points if it's close or convenient to Park Slope. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Recommend a voice teacher in Los Angeles, if you please. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

For a 15- or 20-person group of people with no experience in surfing: lessons (in New York) at Long Beach or Far Rockaway Beach? Also, which is more fun to be at and has more stuff to see around it? Finally, any recommendations for surf lesson companies?
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 2 answers

Recommend a piano teacher in Cambridge, MA. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 2 answers

Advice and resources for a guitar teacher? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a good opera teacher in the Dallas area (ideally reasonably near Garland or Plano)? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 1 answers

Looking for boxing lessons in NYC, open to group lessons or a personal trainer. [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 3 answers

I've decided to start taking guitar lessons. Where should I buy my guitar? Know any good instructors? I'm in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Hello, hive! Advice sought for acquiring, moving, and maintaining a used piano, and in getting my 12-year-old son set up with lessons. [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2007 - 18 answers

My girlfriend has made it pretty clear she wants dancing lessons for Christmas. Any recommendations for the San Jose, CA area? [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm not a pro (and I don't play an instrument...) Where can I go to sing early country music in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 3 answers

I need to find cooking lessons in Los Angeles. Not looking for a formal degree program, just the basics. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2007 - 4 answers

Would I be crazy to take driving lessons/learn to drive during the winter (ie in the snow)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 13 answers

I need a recommendation for a Manhattan singing teacher for an actress in a movie. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Musicians -- how do you attract students? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 13 answers

So I've made it to 29 without learning how to drive. I'm in British Columbia, Canada, which has a multi-stage licensing process. I've got my learner's, but no car to learn/practice with before taking the road test for my "N". Help me choose a driving school! [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Looking for some recommendations for dance classes in NYC. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Is it possible to develop that smoky quality in one's voice (Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Janis Joplin, etc.) without damaging one's vocal chords? Or is that something that just occurs naturally, or else would be too dangerous to try?
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 13 answers

I've resolved to start private piano lessons this coming fall semester, and want to know how to evaluate (and what questions to ask of) potential piano teachers. [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm looking for tennis lessons in London....and some guitar lessons / workshop. As you may have guessed these are unrelated. Can anyone offer any recommendations for either? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 0 answers

I'm in the second round of interviews for this competitive science summer camp teaching position. This includes presenting a three-minute lesson on anything in particular that targets K-5 kids. My problem: I've never taught kids before, and I'm pretty sure those I'm up against have. What do you think would be a good, short demonstration that gives kids some hands-on experience and that would also blow their minds? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I go about learning to sing? More specifically, how should I go about it in NYC... [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 5 answers

Has anyone had any success trying to learn how to play the harmonica with online lessons? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 10 answers

Foreign-language music, for fun and learning [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 25 answers

I would like to take a paddle surfing lesson in the LA area in a couple weeks - any recommendations for where to rent a board and get a lesson (I am a fairly new surfer - but long-time board sport person (skateboarding, snowboarding).
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 1 answers

Any good guitar teachers in NYC that won't be too expensive for a student? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2007 - 6 answers

Daughter (age six) perhaps to begin piano lessons. Considering a weighted response electronic keyboard as a piano substitute. Seeking advice in brands, models, retailers, price, durability, and indeed, overall wisdom of this route over standard piano. All views even slightly extraneous welcome. Thanks in advance. [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2007 - 25 answers

I just had a last-minute flash of inspiration for an Xmas gift for my fiancée: she is interested in making pastries and candies and has an innate knack for it. I'd like to get her some lessons from a pro. Possible? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 10 answers

I am looking for a guitar teacher in either DC or Baltimore. I am at an intermediate level (mostly rock). I used to take lessons but haven't in about 8 years, so I'm rusty. I am looking for someone with an excellent reputation, which I am willing to pay for. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted on Nov 6, 2006 - 4 answers

I just bought a Telecaster but I don't know any country licks! [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 7 answers

Last week AskMe helped me decide to start giving guitar lessons. I've taught many people how to play, but never formally or for pay. I live in an urban area surrounded by schools and rec centers, so getting the word out by flyer will be easy. In order to be properly prepared there is ... [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 14 answers

I've been asked to give music lessons to a young blind boy. He has been blind since birth, and he is a music fanatic. Please help me figure out the best approach to take in teaching him about music. [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2006 - 21 answers

I'm looking for parables that illustrate Christian precepts like faith, hope, charity and forgiveness. But hold on, there's [more inside]
posted on Aug 21, 2006 - 5 answers

DevelopmentFilter: What's a good (free) site that offers C# programming lessons/courses. There are plenty of sites that offer tutorials, but I want something with structure that will guide me step-by-step from a novice to a skilled C# programmer. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 3 answers

Blues Harmonica lessons in Chicago? I live in Old Irving Park. School teacher salary. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 3 answers

Piano teacher recommendations for Los Angeles area? (Or, for those not in LA, how do I know if a piano teacher is any good?) Bonus points for someone who teaches good technique near the Studio City/Sherman Oaks area. (Also, if there's a good forum for getting such a recommendation, that'd be good info too) [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - 4 answers

I play some classical guitar (mostly self-taught), and after watching a few flamenco videos on youtube and elsewhere, got enthusiastic about flamenco. How can I find a flamenco guitarist around Atlanta who would teach me? Are there good DVDs, or book/CD combinations for self-study?
posted on Jun 15, 2006 - 3 answers

How have your life lessons/philosophies/epiphanies etc changed over the course of your life so far? What has changed now? What don't you believe in now that you did ten years ago? And vice versa. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2006 - 26 answers

I'm looking for a bluegrass mandolin and/or guitar teacher in new york city - specifically someone near Columbia University or on the upper west side (or who would travel there for lessons). Have tried finding one on craig's list and looked at flyers at music stores. Any suggestions on how to find such a teacher, or knowledge of such a person?
posted on Apr 21, 2006 - 9 answers

Last night I decided I want to play the violin. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2006 - 22 answers

I want to get better at composing music. [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2006 - 15 answers

Does anyone know any group teachers for club dance in Los Angeles. I'm tired of moving like a white guy on the floor. Basically I've never been a good club dancer and it's kept me from going to clubs. I've decided to do something about it. But I don't want to take individual lessons. For one thing, it'd just be too weird dancing with some teacher one on one. For another I've got nowhere in my apt for them to teach me. (I live in a studio). So what I want is somewhere in LA that kind of teaches a group 101 on "how to not look spastic on the dancefloor." Any suggestions?
posted on Feb 23, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me find a good swing dance teacher(s) for private lessons in Los Angeles!
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 2 answers

Violinfilter: I received a violin for Christmas...last year. I've either been too busy or too lazy to really investigate where I might receive lessons over the last year. I want to make up for it this year. Where should I begin? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I would like to learn to play the piano. Is there any PC software out there worthwhile? Also which keyboard would you recommend?
posted on Jul 17, 2005 - 29 answers

[Scubafilter] My partner and I need some advice on learning how to scuba dive...[MI]
posted on Dec 29, 2004 - 9 answers

I need your help in tracking down a small book of what I believe were Chinese fables/parables/moral lessons that I read as a child. Luckily, I do remember one of the stories...[more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2004 - 9 answers