Judge — December 30, 1922 — page 36: what you’re looking at

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I Learned to Play the Violin in 60 Days Spare Time at Home By W. G. Knight Henderson, N April, 1919, I enrolled as I a student of your school, for a course of ninety-six lessons on the violin. The re- sults were all that could be desired, and my progress much faster than I had hoped for. I did not know one note from another when I started, but in eight weeks’ time I was able to play several selections. Having finished the course, I can play almost any piece of music at sight and classical selections with but little study. I did not have any trouble at all with the lessons. They are so plain and ~asy to understand, that any one can learn music much faster by your method. My friends were surprised at the progress I made, and several of them are now studying music from your school, preferring your method to a (an actual experience) Ky. never dreamed he could ever learn to play. Yet he became an excellent violinist in a short time. What he did, you can do. Pick any instru- ment you wish and let us show you how to play it ina surprisingly short time. More than 300,000 men, wo- men and children all over the coun- try have proved that you can easily and quickly learn, through the U School of Mu in your home, dur- ing spare time to play any instru- ment you like. It makes no dif- ference where you live, because all in- struction is carried on by mail. You need not lose a minute from your work. You can devote ersonal teacher. as much or as little ‘A Se aunt leas: LEARN TO PLAY BY NOTE | time to your lessons § pices For Beginners or Advanced Pupils as you wish, and prac- ante1 to stu d y Asikenaaite tice whenever it is con- music by playing Finger venient. atte Ci Control The lessons v BS actuai selections, | primsand Harmony and he lessons you is than to spend the Traps Composition pet raps ca fe F Wise +. | Banjo Sight cinating, complete. time playing tire- | yin Banjo Singing They start with the some exercises. I Mandolin’ Ukulele very simplest notes, know by personal rire = taking nothing for Flute Saxophone Cello Voice and Speech Culture observation that I made much better progress, at half the cost, by your method. “My violin playing has made me new friends, and I am always asked to bring my violin to social gather- ings, where music is desired. My music is the greatest pleasure that I have, and I would not exchange it for several times the cost of the course. I am ready at any time to speak a good word for the U. S. School of Music and its method, for I think it is the only way to study music.” Mr. Knight is not a genius. He Hawaiian Steel Guitar Harp Cornet Piccolo Trombone granted, and lead you step by step through every detail—every musical problem—un- til you can play even the most difficult clas sical pieces beautifully. You always have the lessons before you to guide you, remind you, train you. You have no tedious drills or exercises to bore you. You learn to play by note and your selections are regular songs, hymns or ballads that you'll be eager to play. It costs you nothing to find out all about the U. S. School of Music and how it can teach you to play any instrument you like. Just mail the coupon below or send a letter, and you will receive without obliga- tion the full story of this wonderful school that is bringing the joy of music to people everywhere. You will also be just in time to avail yourself of our special offer that cuts the cost of the lessons in two. Mail the coupon before this wonder- ful offer is withdrawn. Perhaps you do not possess the instrument you want to play. Let us know, and we will supply it, either for cash or on credit. But be sure you send for the free book now. U. S. SCHOOL OF MUSIC 212 Brunswick Bldg. New York Please write your name and address very plainlyso that there will be nodiffi- culty about the booklet reaching you. U. S. SCHOOL OF MUSIC 212 Brunswick Bldg., New York City Please send me your free book, “‘Music Lessons in Your Own Hom particulars of your special offer. I am interested in the following course: (Name of Instrument or Course)” (Please Write Plainly)