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Mom's Escape: Dive Into The World Of Making Music

Are you a former or lapsed musician? Have you thought about dusting off your old instrument? Have you ever thought about learning how to play a musical instrument? It's not too late, friends.

Music love.

Most everyone loves music. Whether it's rock, jazz, folk, or classical, everyone has some kind of music they enjoy.

Music is exciting. It moves our minds and our bodies. Music tells a story, makes us dream a little, and makes us feel things.

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Most of all, music is an escape into another world from our busy, day-to-day lives.

Most of us busy folks listen to music when we can, right? However, how many of us actually play instruments these days? Probably not many. But what if you did? Think about it. Not only would it be an adventure in learning and escape, but it be a great opportunity to show your kids that music is for everyone, no matter your age or experience. Playing an instrument doesn't have to be a bucket list dream.

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Current and future musicians, you are in luck.

Our local area is rich with musical opportunities, whether you are new to music or an old pro. Maybe you would like to learn to sing. Or perhaps refine, refresh, and redevelop your old, piano-playing skills. Here's how to get started. Click on highlighted links to get more information.

Wanna rock out in University Place? You seriously can. Rhythm Fire offers rock band classes, private and group lessons and much more.

Would you like to sing like a bird? Harbor Voice offers voice lessons in the Gig Harbor area. Check them out by clicking the link.

The Open Arts Studio of Tacoma offers adult voice, guitar and piano lessons (along with some other groovy arts programs).

Tacoma Community College offers piano and guitar lessons for adults in the continuing education department.

Prosser Piano and Organ of Tacoma offers piano and organ lessons right at their location.

Use TakeLessons.com. Plug in your zip code and your musical interest and away you go to find featured musical instructors and their areas of expertise right in your own backyard for private and group lessons.

Here's to making beautiful music.

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