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Private Lessons

PrivateLessons.Com
A directory of teachers and instructors around the world. A good site where you can search by city, instrument and genre among others.

 

The Music Teachers List
A nicely done site that offers a searchable database of teachers around the world. You can search by name, instrument, state or country.

Self-directed Lessons

Including free and tuition-based online music lessons.

African drums

NewHeartBeat
Free online beginners djembe lesson. Concise, friendly, with high quality audio clips.

 

Djembefola
Another site offering free online djembe lessons. Learn traditional rhythms, including dun duns, beginners exercises and playing technique.

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Cello

8Notes.Com
Free online cello lessons. Starts with introducing you to the parts of the cello.

 

All For Strings - Book 1 Cello
A method book that may be used for group or individual lessons. Lessons start off with rote reading then moves on to note reading. Various tips, theory and lessons to build playing techniques and has illustrations for further reference.

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Clarinet

MusickEd.com
Online clarinet lessons using state-of-the-art online video conferencing software.

 

Complete Method for the Clarinet (Langenus)
This is volume 1 of the Gustave Langenus Clarinet Method volumes and is one of the oldest clarinet method books in print. Teaches the basic concepts of clarinet playing and has a detailed fingering chart to guide students.

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Double Bass

MusickEd.com
Online double bass lessons using state-of-the-art online video conferencing software.

 

New Method for the Double Bass: Book 1
Written by Simandi, this book offers an introduction to the double bass. It covers, among others, playing technique, fingering and hand positions and exercises.

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Flute

Fluteland.Com
Contains instructional video lessons, lesson plans and fingering charts for free. You must be a member to access the rest of the lessons.

 

How to Play the Flute: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Flute
A comprehensive book for beginners, it combines over fifty carefully selected musical pieces with illustrations, diagrams, and text to give you a full, clear explanation of the basics of flute playing.

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Guitar

Wholenote
Great site that offers various lessons on playing the guitar. Includes a chord finder, scale and arpeggio finder. Also has interactive exercises for ear training as well as interactive flashcards that will help adults learn to play the guitar.

 

Alfred's Basic Guitar Method Book 1
The lessons in this book are arranged in a logical sequence, each lesson building off the last one. A variety of music in different styles are studied and there are illustrations for correct finger position.

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Harmonica

Harmonica Lessons.Com
Free online lessons on the harmonica starting with help on determining which harmonica you'll need. The rest of the lessons may be accessed if you're a member.

 

Play Harmonica Today! (with Audio CD)
This book gets you on your way to playing like a pro. Learn the basics of rock, blues, pop and jazz harmonica performance.

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Harp

Stephanie Curcio Publications
Stephanie offers "Little Lessons", a series of free online harp lessons for both the pedal and lever harpist.

 

Mel Bay's Basic Harp for Beginners
This book offers you basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step methods for playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, the material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music.

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Piano

Piano and Keyboard Lessons Unlimited
Offers free online lessons and downloadable video lessons you can purchase at a reasonable price. View a demonstration of the lessons available, you can also sign up for their free newsletter.

 

Play Piano Now! (An Easy Beginning Method For Busy Adults)
Piano method book created with your busy life in mind without compromising quality. The lessons are presented in a nice, user-friendly pace. It has lots of exercises and a collection of beautiful repertoire for you to learn.

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Saxophone

MusickEd.com
Online saxophone lessons using state-of-the-art online video conferencing software.

 

Play Alto Sax Today! - Beginner's Pack
This is a book/CD/DVD pack is a self-teaching method that will benefit you whether you self-study, or take individual or group lessons. It has 72 full-demo tracks and a 25-minute DVD. Basic lessons are covered from how to assemble your saxophone, to reading music notation, and more.

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Trumpet

MusickEd.com
Online trumpet lessons using state-of-the-art online video conferencing software.

 

Play Trumpet Today Beginner's Pack
If you want to self-study, you will like this book, CD plus DVD package. This book tackles the fundamentals of playing the trumpet, has a fingering chart and helpful glossary. The CD has 73 full-demo tracks and the accompanying DVD runs for 25 minutes for added instruction.

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Violin

Violin Masterclass
Excellent free online violin tutorials. Lessons come with images so it's easier to understand.

 

The ABC's of Violin for the Absolute Beginner
This ABCs of Violin Book 1 is the first in a series of five books. It has 34 melodies, duets, warmups and more. To be used in conjunction with "The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner DVD".

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