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Georgia Academy of
Dance
& the Performing Arts
Mailing Address: PO Box 3163 Peachtree City, GA 30269
453 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, GA
1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA
770-631-3128
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Music Information
Private Lessons are offered in Piano, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and Voice
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why private lessons?
This enables the student to have a far superior atmosphere of learning. It
enables the student to learn at their own pace and instructors can work on
individual weaknesses and strengths.
Private lessons offers a great opportunity for in-school band and orchestra
students to enhance their technique and progress at a much faster pace -
without the intimation of a large group setting.
Will students perform?
Yes - Recitals will be conducted at least once per year
Will students participate in
competitions?
The instructor will select intermediate to advanced students to participate
in Music Teachers National Association yearly competitions.
Where will the lessons be conducted?
All music and voice lessons will be conducted in private music rooms with
viewing windows at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
What age should my child start music lessons?
Piano - Age 6 & up
This class involves learning all of the fundamentals of playing the piano
and reading music
- Acoustic Guitar - Ages 8 & up
This class involves learning all the fundamentals of playing the guitar -
basic techniques of position, fingering, chords and reading music
This class is also offered in small group settings of 6 students.
- Classical Guitar - Ages 11 & up
This class involves learning the advanced concepts of finger style guitar
and reading music
Introduction to Voice – Ages 6, 7 & 8
This class involves instruction in building foundations that last and
developing essential skills for growing voices.
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Voice – Ages 9 and up
This class involves instruction in building a foundation, developing proper
singing techniques and ensuring the proper use of the voice (posture,
breathing, warm-ups, tone, diction, rhythm, etc.)
-Advanced Voice Instruction - Ages 13 & up
for the serious voice student - beginner to advanced
Tuition - Mr. Eric Clay
$95.00 per month for 1/2 hour private lessons
Tuition - Dr. Franklin Green (ages 13 & up only)
$120.00 per month for 1/2 hour private lessons
$25.00 Registration Fee is due upon registering for classes
To register for Music Programs Click
Here
To register for Summer Music Programs Click
Here
Withdrawal from music lessons must
be done in writing with a 30 day notice
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MUSIC EDUCATORS
Eric Clay
Piano/Acoustic & Classical Guitar / Voice
Eric Clay, member of the Music Teachers National Association, has eighteen
years experience as a professional musician and teacher. Several of his
former students are music teachers and industry professionals. In addition,
Mr. Clay is also a mentor to beginning music teachers. His instruction is
well rounded with emphasis on performance skills and music theory. Mr. Clay
holds summer music intensive workshops in songwriting, improvisation and the
study of classical composers for all levels of students. Mr. Clay is
currently studying advanced gospel piano and is an experienced accompanist
for church and school functions.
Mr. Clay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and is
currently working toward his master’s degree in elementary education at
Georgia State University.
Dr. Franklin Green
Voice
Dr. Franklin Green has degrees from
the University of Georgia
and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
During his career, he has served as a church musician, public school
choral director, and college professor.
He served on the voice faculty for Georgia
College and State University
in Milledgeville. His choirs
have been nationally recognized, singing for state, regional, and national
conventions for choral directors.
He was formerly a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and
the ASO Chamber Chorus under the direction of Robert Shaw.
Dr. Green has been a guest soloist with many regional colleges,
universities, and choral societies and is sought after as a judge and
clinician. He currently teaches
privately and directs the
Georgia
Singers. Georgia Singers,
Inc. is a Georgia Non-Profit Corporation which sponsors two community choirs
for young women from grade 7 through young adults with fifty members.
Dr. Green is also the Coordinator of the Lexus Scholarships for the
Stars program which annually provides $25,000 in college scholarships for
future music majors from Fayette County.
Dr. Green is a member of the National Association of Teachers of
Singing (NATS) and on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Division of the
American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA).
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Email:
info@gadance.com
Georgia Academy of
Dance
& the Performing Arts
Mailing Address: PO Box 3163 Peachtree City, GA 30269
453 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, GA
1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA
770-631-3128
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