I provide online video music lessons (private piano, voice, flute, songwriting and music theory) over Zoom and FaceTime. During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s really important to keep your kids on a schedule and setting goals. You can set up an online lesson with me by emailing me through my website contact page.
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.
Music Theory: I work with kids to help them gain a solid understanding of music theory. This can be incorporated into the music lessons or done independently.
Audition Prep: I work with students to choose and prepare songs for auditions. I coach them on stage presence, confidence, technique, emotion, positive thinking, interview skills, etc.
Hours, Rates & Policies
Hours: Private online music lessons are taught every day, Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm Pacific Time
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: The first private non-charter online lesson is $40 paid through Venmo or PayPal. Following that first lesson, lessons are paid at the beginning of each month for that month’s lessons according to the 2021 rates: $40.00/30 minute lesson. Charter school students pay through the charter under their charter school guidelines.
I require a 24 hour notice if the student needs to reschedule a lesson. I a 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.