General Information Regarding Lessons

This studio’s curriculum incorporates the spectrum of American music genres (i.e., blues, jazz, rock, folk, electronic, etc.) as well as world, western classical, and other genres of music that meet the needs and interests of the student.

Private lessons are designed for the student and teacher to work one-one-one. Group lessons are offered to youth and adults in one or two-hour formats only (limit 4 participants per group) . The group context is collaborative and participants should have the same or similar musical goals on the same instrument and must be in similar peer groups. If you are a group of more than four people, please contact the studio if you would like to discuss creating a customized class to meet the needs of your group.

Fall, Winter, and Spring terms are each 12 weeks (12 lessons). With the exception of Summer term, registration will follow the fee schedule below. Contact the studio to register anytime. There is no fee to register.

Lesson Fees:
30-minute lessons $360./term (12-lessons) – paid monthly $120./mo
45-minute lessons $540./term (12-lessons) – paid monthly $180./mo
60-minute lessons $720./term (12-lessons) – paid monthly $240./mo

Check or credit card are accepted forms of payment and tuition can be paid by the term or by the month. Tuition is pro-rated if a student begins after the beginning of the term. Tuition paid monthly is billed and payable at registration and thereafter on the first day of each month. A copy of this studio’s policies and procedures is provided at registration, please see also the FAQ Page of this website for additional information.

Instrumental Music Lessons (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Mandolin)

Beginning Students: Lessons focus on gaining fundamental skills on the instrument. Students will explore the landscape of their instrument, learn about important musical elements such as melody, harmony, tempo, meter, rhythm, pitch, notation, dynamics, and song structure, and will gain the ability to construct any chord through the application of music theory and ear training.

Intermediate Students: Lessons focus on refining the skills gained at the beginning level. The study of music theory and ear training, and technical aspects of playing will be continued and applied to the student’s choice of repertoire. Students at the intermediate level will also begin to explore the art of performance and what goes into a dynamic and memorable performance.

Advanced Students: Lessons focus on polishing the skills gained at previous levels. Preparation for public performance will be a primary focus at this level. Mentoring is also available to students at the advanced level who are considering a career in music, or who are already playing professionally but want to gain a better understanding of certain aspects of the music business such as recording, production, marketing and promotion.

Voice Lessons offered here focus on freeing the natural voice and helping the student to develop a relationship with their own voice. Classical vocal techniques are explored as well as other approaches to vocal technique. Emphasis is placed on maintaining vocal health while developing the voice.  Focus is given to developing the student’s ability to sing unaccompanied by an instrument, or accompanied by the piano, guitar, or instrumental ensemble.

Composition Lessons are arranged according to the goals of the student. Lessons or classes in composition have a prerequisite of at least three consistent years of instrumental music, and a solid working knowledge of music theory. An assessment will be given to determine if a student is eligible to enroll in composition lessons at this studio.