Summer break is great — but the “summer slide” is real, and it applies to more than just reading and math.
Here’s why summer is actually one of the best times to start or continue music lessons.
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More Free Time Means Faster Progress
Without homework competing for attention, many students make noticeable leaps in skill over the summer months.
It Keeps a Routine in an Otherwise Unstructured Season
One consistent weekly lesson gives structure to long, open summer days.
It’s a Screen-Free Activity Kids Actually Look Forward To
Music lessons offer a genuinely engaging break from tablets and TV.
Flexible Scheduling Fits Vacations
With six-day-a-week availability and no long-term contracts, it’s easy to pause for a family trip and pick right back up.
Kids Can Prep for Something Exciting
Depending on timing, summer lessons can help build toward our next recital or performance opportunity.
Is Summer a Good Time to Start From Scratch?
Yes — without school competing for attention, summer is often the easiest season for a brand-new beginner to build early momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do lessons continue through the whole summer?
Yes — lessons run year-round, and summer is one of our most popular times to start.
Can we pause for a family vacation?
Absolutely — month-to-month enrollment makes it easy to pause and pick back up without penalty.
Is summer a good time for a total beginner to start?
Yes — many families find summer’s lighter schedule ideal for building an early habit.
Do you offer any special summer scheduling?
Ask us when you request info — we’re happy to work around camp and vacation schedules.
Why Parents Across Metairie Choose Metairie Music Academy
Every student works directly with me, Sid, the same teacher every single week — never a rotating roster of instructors. Lessons are private, one-on-one, and built around your child’s pace and personality, with zero long-term contracts. Families from Metairie, Old Metairie, Bucktown, Lakeview, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, Jefferson, and Elmwood drive to our Causeway Blvd studio every week for exactly this kind of personal attention. Whether your child wants piano, guitar, voice, or bass, summer is a great time to begin. See what other families are saying on our testimonials page.
About Sid Bardfield
Owner and teacher at Metairie Music Academy, serving Metairie-area families since 2010. A professional musician and worship leader with 15+ years of teaching experience and thousands of private lessons taught, Sid personally teaches every guitar, piano, voice, and bass student — every single week.
Ready to Learn More?
We’d love to meet your family. Click the button below and we’ll answer your questions, recommend the best instrument for your child, and help you find a lesson time that fits your schedule. Or call us today at 504-421-8811.
— Sid