Creative Indoor Activity Ideas

Creative Indoor Activity Ideas

Indoor Time Can Be Fun with These Art and Activity Ideas It can sometimes be difficult to figure out ways to fill the hours, on rainy days when you’re stuck inside. Kids who enjoy outdoor activities on a regular basis may find themselves feeling bored or stir-crazy....
PRACTICE AND THE PARENT (The Do’s and Don’ts)

PRACTICE AND THE PARENT (The Do’s and Don’ts)

What kids wish their parents understood about encouragement “When you joined Warren Lessons, you gave your child a wonderful gift that will last the rest of their life.” I know what you’re thinking. How can anyone else know what works for my child?...
Home School Music Lessons – Affordable and Fun

Home School Music Lessons – Affordable and Fun

 AFFORDABLE MUSIC EDUCATION FOR HOME SCHOOL FAMILIES ABOUT WARREN LESSONS Hi, I’m Don Warren! Together, my son Michael and I have developed a music methodology and program that has created a strong relationship and reputation among our students and families for more...
How To Write A Song – The Day Tracy Chapman Inspired a Hater

How To Write A Song – The Day Tracy Chapman Inspired a Hater

How I helped a student find her truth I was working with a student on creating music for her lyrics, when a section came up that I said reminded me of a  Tracy Chapman song. Quickly and with disdain she stated “I can’t stand her.” This is the second person I had...
Guitar Teacher To the Stars – Niskayuna’s Hidden Gem

Guitar Teacher To the Stars – Niskayuna’s Hidden Gem

Guitar Lesson Guru? – Mystery article Over the years, I have done interviews with a wide variety of magazines and smaller local publications, either about my teaching or guitar making. I remember being sent these questions and observations to reply to, with the...
Do I have to know how to read music to play guitar?

Do I have to know how to read music to play guitar?

TO READ OR NOT TO READ As the owner of warren guitar lessons in Schenectady, NY,  I get asked this by potential students quite often. My answer? Think of it as a tool in your tool box. The more tools you have, the better equipped you are to handle a variety of jobs....