Can one take music lessons during the Omer period?
: if we cant listen to music [Ed. note: during the Omer period. See What exactly is prohibited during the Omer mourning period?], can my kids practice their music or do we stop their lessons now Mrs. Shaffer: they’re allowed to practice, only listening to music for purpose of pleasure is forbidden Dinah: okay…thank you Ed. note: Askmoses.com offers general Jewish information, and does not issue Halachic rulings. To find out the accepted practice in your community speak to a local Rov.