Private lessons should be personal, friendly, engaging, and fun, regular lessons. But they should also provide musically some key elements that will stretch beyond what a student may experience in a great band, orchestra, or choir program.
Sean-David is an engaged, interested and interesting teacher
What a great first week we had back and a first week of the winter semester at TIA! We launched two new group classes, welcomed several new private students in voice, piano, and trombone, and also moved one step closer to our mission of making excellent music education accessible to all, including those who otherwise couldn’t afford it! We have been able to scholarship a few students over the last few years, but with the help of all of our regular mission partner families this winter, we were able to scholarship one more student in need and offer reduced rate tuition to a few new students.
Your private lessons should be personal, friendly, engaging, and fun, regular lessons
Homeschool Band Students, Play Gershwin this Spring and Have a Blast!
Sometimes musicians may need to cut a piece they have been working on short. It could be because they are slated to play their piece for an event, but it is too long for their allotted timeslot. Maybe they are working on an accompaniment piece to accompany a vocalist or a group, and the vocalist or group has decided not to play the whole piece for whatever reason.
Other times it may be a more frustrating reason. Sometimes no matter how hard you work on your music; you just might not be ready to present the whole thing. This can and has happened to some of the best and most disciplined musicians. Don’t hate yourself for it. Don’t punish yourself. By all means, do not throw the piece out as a waste or whatever. Look at this as an opportunity to practice how you might handle one of the scenarios above.
Did you know that we work with music students from The Evergreen State College on their individual study contracts?
We sure do! In fact, we have had several wonderful Evergreen students. We just sent off a letter to Evergreen certifying some of the excellent work that one of our current students has accomplished. If you are an Evergreen student or know someone who is, drop us a line or have them contact us. We would love to work with you/them.
“My daughter has been taking violin and piano lessons with Carol for a few months, and had her first performance during the winter presentation last night. The families and teachers were so supportive of each performance, it confirmed for us that we made a great choice in music schools. Sean-David has clearly developed a culture that is positive, non-threatening, and supportive of all.”
Tuned In Academy is an excellent musical school of diversity and knowledge, expanding children’s natural curiosity, and build up their self-confidence. Everyone at TIA are the most caring and friendly educators creating a safe environment surrounding students and family members. We highly recommended TIA!
“Sean-David is an excellent and patient piano teacher. He makes every lesson a fun and adventurous when it…
– Parent of KAB Kids Students