I provide year-round, private piano, vocal, flute, songwriting instruction as well as audition prep for students of all ages. My goal is to provide high quality, thorough training for my students, tailoring lessons to meet each individual’s musical needs and goals. The student’s success in learning is my #1 priority. To achieve this, I ensure the student not only gains a solid comprehension of the material, but also learns in a positive environment, leading to a high confidence level while learning.

Benefits of Music Lessons for Children

Studies have shown that young people who study a musical instrument or voice perform better in school work. They learn self-discipline, concentration, perseverance, muscular coordination and self-esteem.

Lessons Offered

Piano Lessons: I teach beginners to advanced levels. I recommend the Alfred or Faber Piano methods. Intermediate and advanced students can choose their own materials as long as it challenges them.

Voice Lessons: Each student has a unique voice that needs to be nurtured to attain its full potential. I work with each student on correct breath support, vowel production, vowel modifications, correct focus, elevating the voice, transition through registers, smooth and beautiful phrasing, correct posture, good vocal health, etc. I give vocalises to each student (vocal exercises), and then help them select what songs they’d like to work on. I take special care when teaching children as their voices are still in early development.

Flute Lessons: I recommend the Rubank method for the beginner, intermediate and advanced flute player. I also encourage the students to include solo and duet pieces in their repertoire.

Songwriting: Songwriting can be incorporated into the music lessons or done independently. I work with each student on their individual songwriting goals.

Audition Prep: I work with students to choose, condense, and prepare songs for auditions. I coach them on stage presence, confidence, breathing techniques, emotion, positive thinking, etc.

Recitals

I hold annual, celebratory recitals where the students get excelling speaking and performance opportunities. The students choose their recital pieces and work several months to prepare for their performance.

Hours, Rates & Policies

Hours: Private music lessons are taught weekdays, Monday-Friday in my home studio.

Home School/Charter Students: I currently teach Scale, Compass, iLead, Sky Mountain, Excel and River Springs Charter School students. I am open to becoming a vendor for other charters as well.

Payment Schedule: Lessons are paid at the beginning of each month for that month’s lessons according to the following 2021 rates: $40.00/30 minute lesson.

I require 24 hours notice to reschedule a student’s lesson. If the student must cancel a lesson within 24 hours of the lesson, the tuition for that lesson will be forfeited unless the student is ill. If the student is ill, a makeup lesson will be scheduled.