What’s Included in Lessons?
Customizable Lessons
Individual lesson plans tailored to each student’s goals and favorite genres
Use of modern technology (recording software, music notation software, iPad apps, digital metronomes, Marco Polo video feedback, etc.) to enhance learning
Wellness-centered, mental health-informed lessons that avoid stress, burnout, and shame-based correction
Technical Skills
Technique (physical mechanics, scales, posture)
Artistry (expression, phrasing, dynamics, emotion)
Music theory and literacy
Aural skills (ear training)
Composition and improvisation
Performance preparation and stage presence skills
Performance Opportunities
Annual studio recitals that offer a low-pressure, supportive environment to share music with family and friends
Ribbon festivals where students earn awards based on individual progress, not comparison with others
Advanced formal competitions and evaluations for ambitious students
Scholarship auditions and opportunities
Students will be provided with all lesson books, sheet music, and other learning materials at no extra cost.