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Musical Instruments & Lessons for Kids to Adults!

 

The Musician's Journey Begins with a Dream!

Looking for a Beginner's Drum Set, Guitar, Sax or Instrument? Beginners do not always stay with the Instrument first picked (believe me I know) so it can get costly. Try a small or used Instrument first or ask the Music Teacher for help if Your Child is in School. Find some good prices here for Beginning Musical Artists!

From the creators of National Guitar Workshop who have instructed over 30,000 students comes WorkshopLive.com which aims for an international audience and features a patent-pending method of music instruction from guitar to keyboard to bass to drum.




Drum Set with Stool by Bontempi
- $ 49.99
Metallic 4 piece silver drum set with stool. The bass drum has a diameter of 385mm and is accompanied by a pedal. The 2 side drums have a diameter of 170mm and 210mm, while the cymbal has a diameter of 210mm. Comes with 2 drumsticks. Produces a realistic sounds. *Oversized Item may require additional shipping and & CUSTOMER APPROVAL TO SHIP* Ages: 3 Manufacturer: Bontempi




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Naked Brothers Band Poster
- $ 7.49
Naked Brothers Band Poster features Alex and Nat Wolff from the Nickelodeon TV show

Discount Guitars for Beginners 


Discount Guitar
- $ 149.95
Maxam Guitar with case, strap and pics. spruce wood front, linden wood back and sides, machine tuning keys, mother of pearl inlays and maple fingerboard.



Guitar - Half Size by Hohner

$ 44.98 - Half Size Classical Guitar with 18 frets; includes brightly colored outer carton & songbook. The acoustic guitar we are featuring is not a toy. It is made of "real" wood and is an authentic instrument made by one of the best known musical instruments companies in the world...Hohner!This guitar is a half size guitar, which means it is scaled down to fit a child's small hands and body. It is approximately 30 inches in length. It has nylon strings, a solid wooden neck, a highly polished body, a plastic pick guard, metal machine heads, raised metal frets and white dot position markers. COLOR: Natural Ages: 4+
Manufacturer: Hohner



Cowboy Guitar by Schylling

Price: 18.98 - Made of all wood, this Old Western guitar features 6 nylon strings, a slotted neck, plastic tuning pegs, and detailed tuning instructions. 22" long. Ages: 8+ Manufacturer: Schylling.


Ukulele Musical Instrument

Price: 35.98 - This ukulele has an all-wood body with nylon strings and is easy to play. Measures 21" long. Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner.

Who Plays The Guitar? Celebrity Posters


Aly and AJ Poster
- $ 7.49
Aly and AJ Poster measures 23 by 35 inches

Drum Sets and Drum Lessions for Beginners 


Dexton "How to Play the Drums" Video with Kelly King

Price: 19.99

Features: Drum set not included. "How To Play The Drums Video". Hosted by Kelly King, a professional drum teacher. Explains professional drumming techniques in step by step format.





Beginner Drum Set for Children

Price: 771.99

Beginner Drum Set for Kids (Ages 4-10). Perfect for the budding drummer in the family: Includes: 2 small tomtoms. One floor tomtom. One base drum. One snare drum with stand. Hihat cymbals with stand. Crash cymbal. Base pedal. 2 drumsticks. 45 lbs each.





11Peice Full Size Drum Set with Drumsticks

Price: 1,053.99

Features: 11pc Full Size Drum Set with Drumsticks. Drums have long been the solid foundation instrument in bands from rock n roll to big band sounds from days gone by. Excitement is always generated when hearing a "presentation drum roll" or listening to the drum cadence of a marching band: Contains: 2 small tomtoms. One floor tomtom. One base drum. One snare drum with stand. Hihat cymbals with stand. Crash cymbal with stand. Floor pedal. 2 drumsticks.





WorkshopLive's Drum Lessons feature several great teachers that specialize in many different styles of music. We feature drum lessons and courses such as Beginner Drum Lessons and Hand Drum Lessons with Kalani.

The beginner drum lessons will get you familiar with setting up your first drum set and explain the function of all the components of a standard drum set. From there you will find yourself learning simple beats and rhythms.

Whether you want to jam on a conga or on bongos, play the tambourine in a band or learn the basics of djembe playing, renowned percussionist and award-winning musician Kalani will show you how.

Choose from lessons that cover different hand drums, such as congas, bongos, djembe, and other percussion instruments, including claves, tambourine, shaker, and more. Learn the basic techniques and the most popular styles that are used in Latin and Pop music:

* Salsa patterns: Rumba, Guaguanco, Mambo, and Songo, Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythms
* Calypso and Merengue

More Guitars for Beginners 


41" Acoustic Guitar

Price: 139.99

If you have ever wanted to learn to play a musical instrument start with this wonderful 41" Acoustic Guitar. It features a spruce top sides and back of linden wood maple fingerboard and steel strings.





40" Acoustic Guitar with Case Strap and Picks

Price: 279.99

40" Acoustic Guitar with case strap and picks spruce wood front linden wood back and sides machine tuning keys and maple fingerboard. Comes with its own personal hard sided case.





41" Acoustic Guitar

Price: 349.99

Features: All wood construction. 3 band equalizer. Padded gig bag (with adjustable backpack straps). 2 picks. Guitar strap. Requires 2AAA batteries
(not included).



Musician Celebrity Posters


Bo Bice Poster
- $ 7.49
Bo Bice Poster measures approx 23 by 35 inches

Guitar Music and Commericals on YouTube 


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Beginner Guitar Lesson #1 "C, D, E Chords"

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Our Song- Taylor Swift (Music Video)

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Aj and Ally

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Guitar Hero 4

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Guitar Hero Commercial

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Violin for Beginners 


Full Size Violin with Case and Bow

Price: 169.99 - Full Size Violin with case and bow. This is a beautiful combination of spruce topboard and maple back board for a sweet clear resonating sound. Violin measures 231/2" long. bow 283/4".

Trumpet & Saxophone for Beginners 


Discount Trumpet
- $ 149.95
There is nothing better than the strong, sexy sound of a trumpet. Dating back through history, this instrument has been played by the best to include Doc Severson and Louis Armstrong. Now you too can get started with this fabulous beginner's trumpet. Comes complete with mouthpiece and case. The saxophone is sold separately.



Brass Trumpet

Price: 323.99

The trumpet has a long and distinguished musical history with famous musicians such as Al Hurt Doc Severenson and Louis Armstrong to name a few. Take your first step into your own musical experience with this excellent beginner instrument. Mouthpiece and case included.




Alto Saxophone

Price: 842.49

Whether following in the steps of our former President when guest starring on a late night talk show marching in a band or playing the famous streets of New Orleans this Alto Saxophone is sure to capture the musical interest of any aspiring artist: Includes: Cleaning swab. Neck strap reed. Mouthpiece with cover. Carrying case.




WorkshopLive's Bass Lessons feature several great teachers that specialize in many different styles of music. We feature bass lessons and courses such as Absolute Beginner Bass Lessons and Rock Bass Lessons.



For the beginner, our bass teachers will explain everything you need to know to get started. Our bass lessons begin with advice on buying a bass and an amplifier to demonstrations on how to play with your left and right hands, to simple grooves. Our beginner lessons for bass will give you a solid foundation in understanding and hearing scale degrees, major and minor triads, the pentatonic scale, and different bass techniques, including playing with a pick and slide technique. These skills will be applied to playing Blues, Shuffle and Swing Eighths.

Beginner's Pianos for Children 


Dexton 30 Key Concert Grand Piano

Price: 225.49

Features: Key cover. Chromatically tuned. For children ages 4 and up. 30 keys - two and a half octave span. High gloss classic paint finish with fold-up. Colorful music book and numbered color key guide. Includes matching color wooden music book rack. Dimensions: 20.8"L x 24.0"W x 20.8"H. Bench capacity up to 100 pounds. Matching color piano bench. Square-styled legs.




Learn To Play Piano

Price: 39.99

Here are the keys to playing a colorful tune! This brightly painted upright piano features 25 keys and two full octaves to give kids a wide range of notes to play, as well as an illustrated songbook and teaching key chart to help them identify notes on the scale. 15.75" x 11.5" x 9.5". Recommended Age: 4 and up.


Schoenhut 37-key Elite Baby Grand Piano, White

Price: 149.99

Take your child's musical experience a step further with the Elite Baby Grand Piano in Black! With a keyboard almost half the size of an adult piano, this new model is designed for older children with dreams of becoming the next Beethoven! Features: Ideal for ages 8 and up. White finish. Constructed of hardwood and hardboard. Thirty-seven key, three-octave keyboard. Song book included. Chromatically tuned using little hammers striking precision-ground German steel music rods. Removable color strip fits behind keys for play-by-color teaching method. Adult-sized keys help child learn proper "finger stretch". No tuning necessary. Awarded "Smart Play-Smart Toy" and "Best Classic Toys" by Dr. Toy: Specifications: Piano dimensions: 24" H x 24" W x 23" D. Bench dimensions: 9.25" H x 11.88" W x 5.75" D.
All items have been lead tested by an independent lab and have been certified lead free.


Schoenhut My First Piano, Red

Price: 49.99 - 18 Keys, Model 1822. Chromatically tuned, the lovely chime-like notes are produced by little hammers striking precision-ground, German steel music rods (versus the conventional taut wires used in full-sized models): Schoenhut's patented Learning System, with its play-by-color teaching method, makes playing simple and fun. A removable color strip fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord. The accompanying Songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes. Winner of the Parenting Media Awards. Materials: Maple and Hardboard. Songbook included. Recommended Ages: 6 months to 2 years. Dimensions: 11-1/4 high, 9-3/8 deep, 12-3/8 wide. Weight: 11 lbs. made in China.
All items have been lead tested by an independent lab and have been certified lead free.


Dexton 25 Key Portable Baby Studio Piano

Price: 64.99 - Features: 25 key, two octave Span chromatically tuned. Music book & Color-coded key guide. Available in black, white or pink. For children ages 3 and up.

Piano that rolls UP FUN Instrument! 


Roll Up Piano by Schylling
- $ 59.99
A sophisticated keyboard with such features as volume control, recording, demo mode and tone & rhythm control. The piano keys are embedded inside a molded rubber case so they will roll up for easy storage and travel. Requires 4-AA batteries, not included. Measures over 25" long rolled out. Ages: 3 + Manufacturer: Schylling

Fun Music for Kids and Little Tots 


Beginner Band in a Box 2

Price: 7.99

Strike up the band! These colorful new 3-instrument sets are a perfect introduction into the fun world of making music, and help teach both teamwork and individual creativity. Each set features a colorful selection of well-crafted wooden instruments for all levels of musicians. 14" x 8" x 2" each. Recommended Age: 3 and up




Rhythm Music Six-Piece Instrument Set

Price: 34.98

Kids will love learning about music with this six-piece instrument set. Includes rhythm sticks, a 6" tambourine, a soprano wood sounder with mallet, web wrist bells, 5" cymbals with mallets, and a 5" triangle with striker. Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner




Wave Drum Musical Instrument

Price: 14.98

Great sound! Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner





Mini Rainmaker Musical Instrument

Price: 9.98 - See the sounds of the falling rain with this 8" rainmaker. Colorful and fun, this instrument is the perfect size for little hands.Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner

Wooden Instrument Fun and Noise Makers 

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Calypso Steel Drum - Diatonic Musical Instrument

$ 99.98 - Calypso Steel Drum with diatonic tuning for ease in playing your child's favorite songs. This steel drum has the best Calypso sound we have heard. Made exclusively in Trinidad, The calypso Steel Drum is a smaller version of the pan steel drums that are so famous there. Comes with stand, mallets and songbook. Ages: 8+ Manufacturer: Woodstock Percussion.



Wooden Music Maker

Price: 31.98 - This zither-like instrument introduces children to the joy of making music. Anyone can play immediately by sliding a song sheet under strings and then plucking the string above each note. Comes with tuner pick, spare wire, and 12 songs including a minuet by Bach: The Brahm's Lullaby; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Rock a-bye Baby. Solid wood construction with wire strings.Ages: 5+ Manufacturer: Peeleman-McLaughlin.


Wood Maracas Musical Instrument

Price: 13.98 - Shake up some musical fun with these authentic Mexican wood maracas. 11-inches x 3-inches Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner


Handle Castanet Musical Instrument

Price: 5.98 - Children will love how easy it is to make music with this Castanet! Simply shake the wooden handle to produce authentic castanet sound. Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner.


Finger Cymbals Musical Instrument

Price: 8.98 - Musical fun for your fingers!
Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner


Sand Blocks - Blue

Price: 4.99 - Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner.


Sand Blocks Musical Instrument

Price: 3.99 - The narrow, indented width of these sand blocks make them easy for little 2-handed scrapers. Simply sliding the sandpaper surfaces back and forth on each other will make anyone feel like they're right out in the autumn leaves.
Ages: 3+ Manufacter: Hohner.


Rhythm Sticks Musical Instrument

Price: 2.99 - When is a pair not really a pair? When they're different sizes, different shapes, and create different sounds but only work together! This pair of red sticks has one long, ridged stick and one short, smooth one for all sorts of rhythmic music-making.
Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner.


Two-Tone Wood Block Musical Instrument

Price: 5.75 - Everybody has a different idea of what this wood block sounds like: from a clock to a galloping horse. With two places to tap and two ways to play (tapping and scraping), you can hold it in the middle to create two distinct pitches and plenty of unique sounds..a little something for everyone!
Ages: 3+ Manufacturer: Hohner.

Guitar Lessons 



Learn to Play Guitar With Susan Mazer for Beginners

Susan Mazer's guitar lessons are all about acoustic guitar and the styles associated with it. Susan will teach you how to play Country, Fingerstyle, Folk and Rock. The absolute beginner will get tips on how to buy a guitar, how to hold a guitar, tuning, and learn to locate the notes on the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, etc. She will also teach you basic strumming patterns and how to play some well known songs.

Beginners will discover chord switching tips, bass-note strumming patterns, alternate picking, pinches, p-i-m-a-m-i Fingerstyle techniques, 12-bar Blues, Slides and Bends, and many more essential topics. Susan also teaches a great deal of songs from our catalog, including "Rocky Mountain High," "Good Riddance," "Horse With No Name" and many other popular songs.

Susan's Fingerstyle guitar lessons provide a great foundation for Travis Picking, Arpeggios, and many more advanced Fingerstyle topics so you can learn to play acoustic guitar songs. Full Bio



Learn to Play Classical Guitar with Martha Masters-Intermediate

Martha's course "Learn to Play Classical Guitar" is for intermediate players. In her lessons, she includes musical examples by great composers, which make practicing and playing fun. Her clear and you-can-do-it teaching style will encourage you to learn to play Classical guitar and take it to the next level.

At the intermediate level, Martha discusses basic terminology, positioning and technique. Basic playing techniques for the right and the left hand are explored in the lessons about basic left-hand techniques, rest-strokes and unprepared strokes, free stroke, right-hand thumb, and right-hand string crossing and left-hand shifts combined; these subjects are complemented with chord and arpeggios studies with exercises by J.S. Bach, Diabelli, and Carulli. The lessons explore other techniques, including slurs, tremolo, and thumb rest-stroke, and introduce exercises for right-hand speed development. Martha also teaches how to develop good study habits, an essential lesson for every player.
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Learn to Play Jazz Guitar 

Learn to Play Guitar With Amanda Monaco

Amanda's Jazz Guitar Lessons are for beginners and intermediate players and cover a broad range of subjects. In her lessons about rhythms and styles, Amanda tells you about some of the history behind them, which will motivate you to learn more about a particular style or rhythm.

At the beginner level, Amanda discusses the major scale in various positions on the fretboard, intervals and triads, barre chords, triad arpeggios, and four-to-the-bar comping. You learn to play a basic Blues progression, the Charleston Rhythm, and the Blues scale. Among other topics, you learn the construction of major and minor 7th chords, and diminished and half-diminished chords. The lessons about rhythms and styles introduce you to Clave, Samba and Bossa Nova comping patterns.

The lessons at the intermediate level are all about modes: Learn the Ionian, Dorian, and Mixolydian modes along with the theory and fingerings, and apply the newly acquired skills to modal improvisation. View Full Bio

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BethErickson

Wow, You put a lot of good stuffs in here. Plenty of useful information for beginners. I love music so much but I don't play any instruments. At my age I am way too old to start learning how to play a musical instrument but I still want it just for fun and relaxing. I also wanted to take my grandchildren to a music school so they can learn at early age.. Great lens. I'm sharing this to my family and hope my grandchildren will become music minded and maybe this will be their career when they grow up. :) thanks. 5 stars for you.

Posted September 30, 2008

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