Cost-effective way to get a great start
Let's just say it: Ongoing lessons are not cheap, and if you're not sure your child will continue with music or be interested by this time next year, why waste money on lessons? Give your kid a shot by helping them be successful right away. Even tiny successes early on go a long way toward sticking with music for the long haul. It's just one reason I created this track.
Beginnings are delicate times, and there is a lot of evidence (e.g. Sosniak, 1984) that first teachers are absolutely crucial for later excellence and, most importantly, for the enjoyment of making music. In the early years, if it's not fun, why bother? My approach is to be as sincerely positive, encouraging and fun as possible in the earliest stages of learning music.
Imagine being the teacher in charge of 40-50 kids, and teaching each of them what they need to learn on their respective instrument. It's a huge challenge. Believe me, I know, because I did it for years. It's impossible to give every kid the undivided attention they need to thrive and flourish. This is another reason I've created this track.
Get your child up to speed with 4 introductory lessons that cover the following essential topics:
Beginnings are delicate times, and there is a lot of evidence (e.g. Sosniak, 1984) that first teachers are absolutely crucial for later excellence and, most importantly, for the enjoyment of making music. In the early years, if it's not fun, why bother? My approach is to be as sincerely positive, encouraging and fun as possible in the earliest stages of learning music.
Imagine being the teacher in charge of 40-50 kids, and teaching each of them what they need to learn on their respective instrument. It's a huge challenge. Believe me, I know, because I did it for years. It's impossible to give every kid the undivided attention they need to thrive and flourish. This is another reason I've created this track.
Get your child up to speed with 4 introductory lessons that cover the following essential topics:
- exploration of sound using the instrument. NO reading music
- A no-fear, no pressure exploration of imitation, imagination, and improvisation
- tone production and quality
- including breath and tongue use (for wind instruments), posture, etc.
- instrument technique
- instrument assembly, care, and maintenance
- correct posture, grip, and embouchure (wind instruments)
- Practice and improvement tips, tricks, and mindsets
- includes making practice fun and useful
- goal setting (and achieving)
- instrument-specific strategies
Bring a buddy, get a discount!
Learning is lots more fun and interesting if you do it with a friend, and there's evidence you learn more deeply, too! The only limitation is that your buddies must play the same instrument and the limit is 3 people. Double-up or triple-up with this track to get a discount for everybody!
pricing
4 sessions: 45 minutes, once weekly.
(introductory discounts for 2018)
Private Sessions: $200 $175
2 people: 3 people: $125 $100 each
$100 $75 each