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The main curriculum for beginners is Alfred's Basic Piano Library. There are three beginner levels (beginner, late, adult) and one will be selected after the first meeting. For non-beginning students, the course of study will be developed based on past experience, current abilities, and goals. Music is not learned "by ear." A certain amount of theory will be a part of every lesson just as technique and repertoire.
It is not necessary to know how to read music at the first lesson for beginners. However, learning to read is a part of subsequent lessons.
Ages: All Ages
Length: 30, 45, 60, or 90 Minutes
Frequency: Minimum Once a Week
Students should come to the first lesson prepared to discuss their background and goals. Non-beginner students should prepare two short pieces (any style) that best show where they are currently.
As with composition, there is no specific curriculum as each student will come to lessons with their own unique skills, needs, and goals. Lessons are tailored to those specifics. A certain amount of theory will be a part of every lesson just as technique and repertoire. Concerning repertoire, it may be selected from the western classical, musical theatre, and popular rep based on the student's goals and learning needs with their input. The main emphasis with performance lessons, however, will be on technique and reading.
It is not necessary to know how to read music at the first lesson for beginners. However, learning to read is required for subsequent lessons and will be a large focus for all non-readers. Music is not learned "by ear" alone.
Ages: 15 years and older
Length: 30, 45, 60, or 90 Minutes
Frequency: Minimum Once a Week
Students should come to the first lesson prepared to discuss their background and goals as well as present two contrasting songs that best show your voice.
There is no specific curriculum as each student will come to lessons with their own unique skills, needs, and goals. Lessons are tailored to those specifics. Composition lessons for beginners will involve discussion and study in form, melody, and various harmonic languages. More experienced composers’ lessons will be project focused, that is, the student’s current works. Practical issues such as notation, score layout, part extraction, etc. will also be covered.
Knowledge of basic music notation is required even for beginners. Use of notation software (Dorico, Sibelius, MuseScore, etc.) is very helpful but not required.
Ages: All Ages
Length: 60 or 90 Minutes
Frequency: Minimum Once a Week
Composers should come prepared to discuss their background and goals as well as bring samples (printed and recorded if possible) of their work.
Arranging lessons are for composers who have already mastered notation and have a firm grasp of basic instrumentation and orchestration. Studies involve manipulating scores to work in various mediums and genres, instrumentation, and orchestration.
Musical literacy (and basic composition fundamentals) is a prerequisite for Arranging. Knowledge of basic music notation is required even for beginners. Use of notation software (Dorico, Sibelius, MuseScore, etc.) is very helpful but not required.
Ages: All Ages
Length: 60 or 90 Minutes
Frequency: Minimum Once a Week
Students should come prepared to discuss their background and goals as well as bring samples (printed and recorded if possible) of their work.
Lessons tend to be project-oriented and in this format we will work on various elements including orchestration, music syncing, narrative interpretation, etc. Study of past film scores is also a large part of study. Primary text: "On the Track" by Karlin & Wright.
Film scoring lessons are for experienced composers who already have a solid grasp of basics in notation, harmony, form, and instrumentation. Knowledge of basic music notation is required even for beginners. Use of notation software (Dorico, Sibelius, MuseScore, etc.) is very helpful but not required.
Ages: All Ages
Length: 60 or 90 Minutes
Frequency: Minimum Once a Week
Students should come prepared to discuss their background and goals as well as bring samples (printed and recorded if possible) of their work.
| Lesson Duration | Base Price | 5 Lesson Package | 10 Lesson Package |
|---|---|---|---|
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30 Minutes |
$45 |
$225 |
$450 |
|
45 Minutes |
$55 |
$275 |
$550 |
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60 Minutes |
$65 |
$325 |
$650 |
|
90 Minutes |
$95 |
$475 |
$950 |
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