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Rates for Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Rates are based on the level of the teacher and amount of the lesson time
each week. We require that all students take at least a 30 minute lesson,
once a week. Each Instructor's rate is based on their Qualification
level. There are 4 levels of Instructors, specializing in various musical
styles, ages, and levels. We can teach up to 2 students at a time, in
a private lesson, for the same hourly rate. (This is limited to Parent/Child, Adult/Adult, or
Sibling Combinations.) We are also open to the idea of teaching small
groups, and have taught families of 3-4 members... all at the same time,
for a customized hourly rate.
Please Note: Vocal Instruction
is done only by level 1 or 2 Instructors.
Teacher Qualification Levels Are As Follows:
Teacher
Qualification Levels Are As Follows:
Level
One: Expert Teachers
Bonnie
J. teVelde, Piano & Voice
- 15 to 20 years of private
and/or collegiate lessons
- 20 to 40 years of playing
the instrument
- Specialized training
in teaching music. Including interpreting and working with a wide variety
of learning styles
- Experience with various
forms of applied music theory and composition
- Exprience and training
in identifying and working with various learning disabilities (ADD,
ADHD, Autism, Asberger's, etc.)*
- Experience and training
in various forms of Music Therapy, including pain management, brain
damage recovery, etc.*
- Experience judging other
teachers and their students in NGPT & Certificate of Merit programs
- Love of music and of
teaching
* Rates for Therapy Sessions
vary on a case by case basis.
Level
One |
30 Minute
Lesson |
$35 |
| 45 Minute Lesson |
$50 |
| 1 Hour Lesson |
$70 |
Level
Two: Advanced Teachers
Joe
Emenaker, Guitar & Bass
Dean Giles, Drums
Brian Kim, Piano
- 10 to 15 years of private
lessons or collegiate training
- 15 to 20 years of playing
the instrument
- Specialized training
in teaching music
- Love of music and of
Teaching
Level
Two |
30 Minute
Lesson |
$30 |
| 45 Minute Lesson |
$45 |
| 1 Hour Lesson |
$60 |
Level
Three: Intermediate
Teachers
Holly McNeil, Violin & Piano, Suzuki Pre-School
Erica Jarvis, Piano
- 8 to 10 years of private
lessons
- 10 to 15 years of playing
the instrument
- Specialized training in
teaching music
- Love of music and of teaching\
Level
Three |
30 Minute
Lesson |
$25 |
| 45 Minute Lesson |
$38 |
| 1 Hour Lesson |
$50 |
Level
Four: Apprentice Teachers
Various, Limited-Availability
- At Least 8 years of private
lessons
- At Least 10 years of playing
the instrument
- Undergoing specialized
training in teaching music
- Love of music and love
of children
Level
Four |
30 Minute
Lesson |
$22 |
| 45 Minute Lesson |
$33 |
| 1 Hour Lesson |
$44 |
Semi-Private
Voice Classes
Students of similar ages ranging from
children to adults are placed in classes based on style of music they
wish to study, whether they are at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced
level, and what age/gender they prefer to study with. We have classes
that focus on all styles of music including pop, country, show-tunes/music
theater, contemporary Christian, and opera.
Class size is limited to a maximum of 4 students,
with a duration of 75-90 min. Students spend about 30-40 minutes doing
classical vocal warm-up and tone production exercises together. They
work on breath control, solid tone production, pitch accuracy, and maintaining
vocal health. After that, students take turns working on the songs they
want to sing, first singing with the original artist, and then singing
with an instrumental or karaoke version of the song. The goal
is to get the student to figure out what they want their own, unique,
vocal style to be, and then helping them apply it to the songs they
love to sing. An unexpected side effect of the group classes
has been the feeling of mutual student support. The students seem to
really bond with, and encourage each other, and this has been the most
effective form of vocal lesson we have ever had at the teVelde School
of Music! It is also a lot more affordable for the students, so everyone
wins!
Tuition for these classes is handled like a college
class, in that once you are in a class you pay for all of the classes
held that month, regardless of whether you attend. There are no classes
(and you are not charged for) on Holidays and other predetermined dates.
Classes are held once a week. Class enrollment is subject to availability,
and enrollment is handled on a first come, first served basis.
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75-90
Minute Class |
$30
Per Class |
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