Comprehensive Lesson Format:
30 minute Individual Lesson and 30 minute Theory/Piano Lab PLUS Music Mind Games
Students receive 30 minutes of individual instruction and 30 minutes of customized music technology/theory lab. Two students usually arrive at the same time and alternate in the lesson and lab, for a total of 60 minutes. The additional 15 minutes of games overlaps with 1-4 students for a fun group experience!
Open Lesson Times:
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The lab portion of the lesson is customized for the student, and is scheduled directly before or after the lesson. It includes music theory, listening, sight-reading, ear-training, and music composition. Students may also have the opportunity to work together on duets and music theory projects throughout the semester.
Recommended for ages 7 and up, perfect for siblings and/or friends/neighbors! (Since two can take lessons during the same 75 minute space.)
If you or your student is at a higher level, information on longer lessons here: Advancing Lessons
The tuition is found here: Tuition
Technology/Theory Lab Time
The technology in the studio is intended to provide students with additional opportunities to build and reinforce various musicianship skills. Encore Studio provides an individualized program of music theory fundamentals, ear training, music appreciation/music history, and rhythm drills. This is based on the National Federation of Music Clubs’ levels of music theory. Also, students may play their assigned music with MIDI disks and a digital piano for accurate practice. Notation software is available for those who participate in composition activities. During this time, students may also be asked to work on theory worksheets or books, since they have the most success doing this in a monitored setting. Students will be scheduled to use the Lab tools before or after their lesson. Students are expected to respect all studio property - to use equipment carefully, and only for instructional music purposes. Any damage or theft becomes your responsibility. If students are creating problems, the studio reserves the right to discontinue their equipment use, or in extreme cases to dismiss them from the studio.