Why should I take group voice lessons?

Can a group voice lesson really teach you to sing?  Yes!  I am so excited to be offering group voice lessons.

Despite all of our differences, voices are just voices, and learning to manage them for singing requires us all to learn certain common skills.  Just as any group of students bring their individual knowledge and skill to a class, a group of singers bring varying degrees of vocal experience to a lesson.  Differences in previous experience will in no way reduce a student's potential to develop personal vocal skills.  The pace at which each student progresses will ultimately lie within themselves and have little to do with the pace of the class as a whole.

Each group will meet together on a weekly basis and will receive instruction, examples, demonstrations and exercises.  An advantage of group study is the frequent opportunity it offers each student to sing before an audience.  The will allow each student's progress to be noted.  It also provides an excellent opportunity for class members to learn from each other through observation and example.

Another benefit of group study is that students will get to know each other very well.  The social atmosphere in each lesson is generally a supportive one.  The "we're all learning together" attitude is an important source of encouragement to everyone in the group.

Finally - and one we are all concerned about - cost.  If you want the benefit and experience of voices lessons, but don't want the cost of a private lesson, this is a great solution.  Each student will progress, will have the opportunity to sing in a recital and will become a more confident musician.

I have students currently on a waiting list for group lessons.  As soon as I have 4 students, a group will start and will never have more than 6 students.  The size limit will ensure the quality of each student's experience.  Please call or email today and let's get you, or your child, signed up!

Jimmer is everywhere - even in the music!

The other day, I began teaching Zerin about time signatures and note values.  He has a very logical mind and I was trying to help him see the mathematical side of the the notes.  We began with whole note, half note and quarter note.  I then asked what he thought would come next.  He kept guessing 1/5, 1/6, and finally said "No, don't tell me - it's a pint!  A gallon?"  I'm sure it's not a good teacher moment to burst out laughing, but sometimes I can't help it.

We then discussed how it makes sense to then have a sixteenth note and a thirty-second note.  At that point Zerin stopped, and said "THIRTY-TWO!  That's JIMMER'S number!  Ooooohhhhhhhhh!"

Where else will Jimmer pop up?  I just love the little things all around us that children notice, appreciate and express.   

Is the lesson over now?

I have a cute little piano student named Zerin.  He is bright and focused, but you can tell he'd rather be playing baseball.

During our lesson this week, we reviewed his first practice assignment.  When we were done, he said "Is the lesson over now?"  I told him it wasn't, we still had plenty to go over.  After he played his two assigned pieces, he asked again "Is the lesson over now?"  Sorry Zerin, not yet.  We went over the first new piece...  and he said "So..." I cut him off to tell him the lesson STILL was not over.  Finally, I got to tell him that after he played the last song through, the lesson would be done.  What a smile that broke out on his face.

It now makes sense why he thought his Grandma gave him a 5 hour piano lessons.

Free lessons

Thank you to my first two students who signed up today.  The first two lessons are free!

Classes & Fees - Basic Music Theory Tutoring

Basic Music Theory Tutoring

 

Schedule

As needed basis – hours negotiable

Rate

±  $30.00 per hour

What to expect

For students in an A.P music class or musicians auditioning for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I can help you understand and practice theory.  I will have you hearing and recognizing intervals and chords, knowing Solfege, confidently sight-singing and more.

Classes & Fees - Beginning Piano Lessons

Beginning Piano Lessons

Lessons are held on a regular weekly schedule. Full tuition is due at the beginning of each month. A lesson can be rescheduled or refunded with a 24-hour notice, otherwise half of the lesson fee is charged against the monthly tuition. Exceptions are always made to accommodate for scheduled performances. Please check for class schedule, events and holidays that are regularly updated on the website. Monthly tuition statement and account balance will be emailed at the close of each month.

Schedule

Choose one weekly session

±  ½ hour Tuesday, 10am – 5pm, or

±  ½ hour Thursday, 9am – 5pm

note: make-up lessons may be arranged outside of normal schedule as needed.

Rate

±  $10.00 per lesson ($40 per month)

Prerequisites

±  Students 6 and up

What to expect

While taking lessons, you can expect to learn using a variety of piano repertoire and music theory.  You will be playing scales, simply classical and more while building your piano foundation skills.

Classes & Fees - Group Voice Lessons

Group Voice Lessons

Lessons are held on a regular weekly schedule. Full tuition is due at the beginning of each month. A lesson can be rescheduled or refunded with a 24-hour notice, otherwise half of the lesson fee is charged against the monthly tuition. Exceptions are always made to accommodate for scheduled performances. Please check for class schedule, events and holidays that are regularly updated on the website. Monthly tuition statement and account balance will be emailed at the close of each month.

Schedule

One weekly session – dependent on schedule coordination

±  45 minutes Tuesday, 10am – 5pm, or

±  45 minutes Thursday, 9am – 5pm

note: make-up lessons may be arranged outside of normal schedule as needed.

Rate

±  $8.75 per lesson ($35 per month)

Prerequisites

±  Engaged students 14 and up

What to expect

Group lessons will focus on the same aspects as private lessons: proper techniques using “vocalizes”, “art song” and other tools. The pattern of a successful artist includes personal practice and exploration. The student will leave each lesson with suggestions, direction, and “homework.”  The group will come together and support each other as each member performs and experiences the learning process.