Korean Dictionary
How to say "Music lessons" in Korean
“Music lessons” in Korean is 음악 레슨 (pronounced "Eumak reseun").
음악 레슨
Eumak reseun
Usage & Context
Instruction in musical skills and instruments. Korean parents often enroll children in music lessons.
Example Sentence
아이가 피아노 음악 레슨을 받습니다.
The child takes piano music lessons.
How to use 음악 레슨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Music lessons” is 음악 레슨, romanized as Eumak reseun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'음악' (Eumak) is pronounced like 'oom-ahk', with 'oom' as in 'boom' and 'ahk' like 'rock' without the 'r'. '레슨' (reseun) is 'ray-soon'. Together: 'OOM-ahk RAY-soon'.
More Example Sentences
Recalling childhood experiences with extracurricular activities.
어렸을 때 음악 레슨을 많이 받았어요.
I took a lot of music lessons when I was young.
Sharing news about a child's new hobby or educational pursuit.
아이가 피아노 음악 레슨을 시작했어요.
My child started piano music lessons.
Discussing the developmental benefits of music education.
음악 레슨은 아이들의 정서 발달에 좋아요.
Music lessons are good for children's emotional development.
Cultural Context
Music lessons, particularly piano ('피아노'), are a cornerstone of childhood education in Korea. Many children attend '음악 학원' (eumak hagwon, music academies) after school. Parents often see music education as crucial for fostering creativity, discipline, and even academic performance, leading to significant investment in lessons and instruments. It's a common topic among parents discussing their children's '스펙' (seupeuk, a term referring to qualifications/skills).
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Common Phrases
음악 레슨 받다
To take music lessons
음악 레슨 선생님
Music lesson teacher
음악 레슨 등록
To register for music lessons
Related Expressions
음악 학원
eumak hagwon
Music academy
피아노
piano
Piano (most common instrument for lessons)
악기
akgi
Musical instrument
예체능
yechaeneung
Arts and physical education (broader category of extracurriculars)
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