Private Music Lessons
Lessons Include:
Songs
In lessons and classes we will study all sorts of seemingly bazaar methods to learn music – isolation, "prioritization", upside-down, play-back, under-water, 2Fast-2Slow-2Fast-Normal…just to name a few! While they may sound strange - and you may suspect your student is goofing off - these are legitimate techniques to learn the physical coord
ination, music literacy, and ability to both read and plan ahead that is essential to musicianship. Parents are encouraged to suggest that frustrated students stop and come back later. Other practice activities include:
Theory Assignments
Included in practice time is the expectation that students attempt to complete any theory, composition, sight-reading or other assignments. Listening
As the student progresses, so will their listening, branching out to learn about many different styles, instruments, and musical eras. S
Play Time
“Play Time” is an open-ended “lab” for students to experiment with their instrument. This not only allows them to progress more smoothly and rapidly, but also gives them a sense of self-learning. RECITALS
Several yearly performance opportunities are available. These semi-formal events are festive affairs celebrating the hard-earned accomplishments of all students, no matter their level or length of study. Master Classes
These are casual performance-based classes where students share their repertoire, learn to manage performance anxiety, and are coached through common distractions such as coughs, sneezes, talking, flash-photography, etc. Students will furthermore both give and receive teacher-moderated peer reviews.
