Screenland (May–Oct 1927)

SCREENLAND 83 Half a Million Peo have learned music this easy way You, Too, Can Learn to Play Your Favorite Instrument Without a Teacher lasyasA'R'C YES, half a million delighted men and women all over the world have learned music this quick, easy way. Half a million — 500,000 — what a gigantic orchestra they would make ! Some are playing on the stage, others in orchestras, and many thousands are daily enjoying the pleasure and popularity of being able to play some instrument. Surely this is convincing proof of the success of the new, modern method perfected by the U. S. School of Music! And what these people have done, YOU, too, can do ! Many of this half million didn't know one note from another — others had never touched an instrument — yet in half the usual time they learned to play their favorite instrument. Best of all, they found learning music amazingly easy. No monotonous hours of exercises — no tedious scales — no expensive teachers. This simplified method made learning music as easy as A-B-C ! It is like a fascinating game. From the very start you are playing real tunes perfectly by note. You What Instrument For You? Piano Piccolo Organ Hawaiian Steel Violin Guitar Clarinet Drums and Flute Traps Harp Mandolin Cornet Harmony and 'Cello Composition Guitar Sight Singing Ukulele Trombone Saxophone Piano Accordion Banjo (Plectrum, 5-String or Tenor) Voice and Speech Culture Automatic Finger Control simply can't go wrong, for every step, from beginning to end, is right before your eyes in print and picture. First you are told how to do a thing, then a picture slioivs you how, then you do it yourself and hear it. And almost before you know it, you are playing your favorite pieces — jazz, ballads, classics. No private teacher could make it clearer. Little theory — plenty of accomplishment. That's why students of the U. S. School of Music get ahead twice as fast — three times as fast as those who study old-fashioned, plodding methods. You don't need any special "talent.'' Many of the half million who have already become accomplished players never dreamed they possessed musical ability. They only wanted to play some instrument — just like you — and they found they could quickly learn how this easy way. Just a little of yoiir spare time each day is needed — and you enjoy every minute of it. The cost is surprisingly low — averaging only a few cents a day — and the price is the same for whatever instrument you choose. And remember you are studying right in your own home — without paying big fees to private teachers. Don't miss any more good times! Learn now to play your favorite instrument and surprise all your friends. Change from a wallflower to the center of attraction. Music is the best thing to offer at a party — musicians are invited everywhere. Enjoy the popularity you have been missing. Get your share of the musician's pleasure and profit! Start now! Free Booklet and Demonstration Lesson If you are in earnest about wanting to join the crowd of entertainers and be a "big hit" at any party — if you really do want to play your favorite instrument, to become a performer whose services will be in demand — fill out and mail the convenient coupon asking for our Free Booklet and Demonstration Lesson. These explain our wonderful method fully and show you how easily and quickly you can learn to play at little expense. Instruments are supplied when needed — cash or credit. U. S. School of Music, 3228 Brunswick Bldg., New York City. U. S. School of Music, 3228 Brunswick Bldg., New York City Please send me your free book, "Music Lessons in Your Own Home," with introduction by Dr. Prank Crane, Demonstration Lesson, and particulars of your offer. I am interested in the following course : — Have you above instrument?. Name _ (Please Write Plainly) Address City State..