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This information is from 2016. Please visit Family Fun Vancouver Lessons Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New schools supplies have been purchased, dirt-free\u00a0runners and crisp, stain-free clothes wait ready for the start of September. But the return to school should be more than just cracking the spines of books and using freshly sharpened pencils. Learning needs to be more than just book-smarts, as parents we want to cultivate\u00a0a wide variety of passions & interests in our children. Music lessons through Long & McQuade<\/a> can offer that extra enrichment to your child’s educational journey.<\/del><\/p>\n

Did you know there are TEN benefits to learning to play a musical instrument? I can’t imagine a single parent who wouldn’t be happy having these qualities fostered in their child:<\/del><\/p>\n

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  1. sharpens memory<\/del><\/li>\n
  2. refines organizational skills<\/del><\/li>\n
  3. teaches discipline<\/del><\/li>\n
  4. promotes social skills<\/del><\/li>\n
  5. enhances coordination<\/del><\/li>\n
  6. advances mathematical ability<\/del><\/li>\n
  7. improves reading and comprehension skills<\/del><\/li>\n
  8. exposure to cultural history<\/del><\/li>\n
  9. fosters self-expression<\/del><\/li>\n
  10. increases self-confidence<\/del><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Music classes offered by Long & McQuade make learning fun by having students play in a supportive & creative environment. The private music lessons with their skilled professionals make learning a new instrument – or honing skills on an existing instrument – infinitely easier. Long & McQuade knows that kids – and their parent-chauffeurs – are busy which is why their lessons are offered at varied, convenient times.<\/del><\/p>\n

    Not only are there no registration fees, Long & McQuade music students receive a 10% discount on the purchase of all print music. And don’t worry about whether your child is the “right age” to start music lessons. L&M caters to a variety of ages from tots to seniors. They also recognize that not everyone is going to fall in love with Mozart. While your child can study for the Royal Conservatory of Music exams, they can also try their hand at heavy metal! Music lessons are offered for: guitar, keyboard, drum, brass & woodwind, orchestral strings, and voice.<\/del><\/p>\n

    Through student recitals, group performances, and customized teaching methods, your child will develop a life-long passion for music. Hop online and sign up for music lessons at any of the 14\u00a0Long & McQuade stores in BC!<\/del><\/p>\n

    Music Lessons with Long & McQuade<\/del><\/h2>\n

    Locations:\u00a0<\/strong>www.long-mcquade.com\/locations<\/a><\/del>
    \nWebsite:\u00a0<\/strong>    www.long-mcquade.com\/lessons<\/a><\/del>
    \nFacebook:\u00a0<\/strong>    https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LongMcQuade<\/a><\/del>
    \nTwitter:\u00a0<\/strong>    https:\/\/twitter.com\/LongMcQuade<\/a><\/del><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This information is from 2016. Please visit Family Fun Vancouver Lessons Guide. New schools supplies have been purchased, dirt-free\u00a0runners and crisp, stain-free clothes wait ready for the start of September. But the return to school should be more than just cracking the spines of books and using freshly sharpened pencils.
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