At some point a child is ready to begin taking private lessons. There are SO many instruments to explore, but we suggest a child start out on piano before moving to another instrument. The piano is melodic, harmonic, percussive and accessible to all students. And, should a child want to learn a variety of songs, the piano is a great place to begin putting it all together.
Private lessons are best suited for a child once they have a solid foundation in music. Music Together and/or Rhythm Kids classes will prove to help a child move easily into understanding chords, rhythm, meter and improvisation concepts. We look forward to guiding your child to a deeper understanding of music through any instrument they choose. We like to treat each student as an individual with an individual approach to each lesson. Some children are eager to read notes, etc. and others want to play by ear and experiment with different musical approaches--both have value for the student and are necessary to develop young musicians. Also, it is important for a child to enjoy what they are doing so they will maintain their interest in music and strive to strengthen their musical ability.
Our Staff Provides Lessons On:
- Beginning Piano -- technique, chords, songs styles and more, in a relaxed teaching style
- Piano & Voice -- a great way to combine vocal and piano studies
- Flute -- technique, reading, site-reading and flute literature
- Voice -- proper technique (important!) and a variety of genres
- Guitar -- basic chords, scales, finger technique and song styles
- Drum Set -- technique, all styles, reading, rudiments and notation
- Coming Soon: Simply Music! -- a fantastic, playing-based piano method
You can register for a lesson on the registration page, but you will be contacted directly to schedule a day and time that works for you. Students can choose participate in two annual recitals that showcase what they have learned and are welcome to bring the whole family out to enjoy an afternoon of music!
How Often Should My Child Practice?
This is the single-most asked question by parents to private teachers around the world! In our experience, if a child enjoys what they are learning they will want to practice. So, the job of any teacher is to discover what makes that particular student happy and motivated. Today's children are busy and have activities that take up time (soccer, karate, drumming class (wink, wink), lessons, chess, tutoring, etc.) and their practice time is limited. It's better to practice a little each day (10-15 minutes) than to practice for a long period of time once a week. For specific times, ask your teacher what they think would be manageable for your child. Each child is unique and finding the right balance is the key to success.
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