Georgia Academy of Dance
& the Performing Arts
Mailing Address: PO Box 3163 Peachtree City, GA 30269
453 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269
1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
770-631-3128

 

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MUSIC

 

Enhancing our Youth Through Music


Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar
 Piano, Violin & Voice

 

Music Information
Private Lessons are offered in Piano, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Violin 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

Do 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.
- 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.)
- Violin – Ages 6 & up
This class involves building a solid foundation of basic technique of the violin.

Tuition
$95.00 per month for 1/2 hour private lessons

$25.00 Registration Fee is due upon registering for classes
 

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STAFF

 

Clay Jolly
Voice

Clay Jolly has performed as a singer/actor in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa.  He is most noted for his roles as Almaviva in Il Barabiere Di Siviglia,  Ottavio in  Don Giovanni,  and Pluto in Orpheus in the Underworld.  Additionally, he has performed other roles in opera houses and theaters around the US and in Europe and as a soloist in concert and recital ensembles.  Jolly is most recognized as an Oratorio soloist performing the works of Handel, Bach, Mozart, and Orff.  He recently received admiration and several requests for his interpretation of the tenor solos from Carmina Burnana, by Carl Orff.  He has performed with Christy Lee, David Dillard, Bob Dylan, Sylvia McNair, Don Neuen, Martha Shaw, Areitha Lockhart, Andre Thomas, and David Brensinger, and the Atlanta Singers for concert and recital performances.  He has worked with directors Mike Beecham, Malcom Frazier, Michael McConnell, Patrick Young (Covent Garden), and Lorenzo Malfatti.  He has recorded with Atlanta Singers, the Spivey Hall Children's Chorus, and various live recordings for NPR.  Recently, he has directed shows and operas for amateur and professional theaters throughout Georgia and the southeast.  He is sought after as a clinician, director, judge, coach, and performer for workshops, choirs, shows, pageants, and churches.  He has also coached singers for the popular television show American Idol.  His students have performed throughout the southeast in various venues from Spivey Hall to Turner Stadium.  His awards include the Catalani Award for his role as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni at Puccini's historic opera house Teatro di Giglio in Lucca, Italy.  He also received an award for his work with I Solisti di Lucca in the same city.  Mr. Jolly is a principal soloist for Druid Hills Presbyterian Church.

 

Eric Clay
Piano/Acoustic & Classical Guitar / Beginning 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.



 

By Email: info@gadance.com

Georgia Academy of Dance
Mailing Address: PO Box 3163 Peachtree City, GA 30269
453 Hwy 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269
1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA 30265
770-631-3128
 

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