Be Instrumental: These Bargains Are Music to Mommy's Ears

MAKE THAT GUITAR WEEP: Why put off that New Year’s resolution to learn to play a musical instrument when makes it easy with a variety of lessons and learned teachers? Garrett’s on Main Street in Lemon Grove offers lessons for $40 a month. Weekly lessons last for half an hour. Garrett’s has you covered whether your idol is Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman or Jimi Hendrix. 

A SOUND LEASE: Any musician knows that to take lessons you need an instrument with which to practice. If you can’t afford to buy that guitar straight off the bat, features a rent-to-own program for $30 the first month and then $15 for subsequent months. Alan’s also offers lessons for various instruments at $60 to $80 a month.

CREATIVE WITH CRAYONS:has discounted Crayola Craft Supplies by 25 percent for the artistic kid in your life. Among our Crayola favorites are the Ultimate Art Supply Kit for $11.24, Model Magic Presto Dots Kit Creatures at $11.99, and Sidewalk Crayons in Caribbean Colors at $5.59. There are also easy-to-wash-out alternatives for especially young artists.

FRAMING THE LEGACY: After your young Picasso creates a masterpiece to rival Jackson Pollock’s, will help you frame it for a discounted price. After all, nothing says pride like displaying it for guests to see. The store’s online coupons will get you either 40 percent off a regularly priced item or 33 percent off an entire custom framing order. 

HEART ON MORE THAN YOUR SLEEVE: If you really want to commemorate Junior’s art, there’s also the option of putting it on T-shirts for the whole family to wear. sells the Yudu Screen Printing Machine, which allows users to create and print their own designs for apparel. While $177.88 may seem hefty, think of all the money you’ll make from selling those very stylishly designed shirts.