Music Education
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. 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 offer 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.
2. Will students perform?
Yes – There will be two music recitals throughout the season.
3. Will students participate in competitions?
The instructor will select intermediate to advanced students to participate in various yearly competitions – at Music Educator’s discretion.
4. 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.
5. What age should my child start music lessons?
Piano: Age 6 & up (age 5 by interview)
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.)
Policies & Fees:
Music Students are guaranteed (4) 1/2 hour lessons for $125.00. If music student calls in to miss a class within a 24 hour period then it is at the music educator’s discretion to make-up the class. Music Recital Fees must be paid in advance for student to perform in annual music productions.
Music Recital Fee – $25.00
Annual Music Registration Fee – $25.00
1. 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 offer 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.
2. Will students perform?
Yes – There will be two music recitals throughout the season.
3. Will students participate in competitions?
The instructor will select intermediate to advanced students to participate in various yearly competitions – at Music Educator’s discretion.
4. 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.
5. What age should my child start music lessons?
Piano: Age 6 & up (age 5 by interview)
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.)
Policies & Fees:
Music Students are guaranteed (4) 1/2 hour lessons for $125.00. If music student calls in to miss a class within a 24 hour period then it is at the music educator’s discretion to make-up the class. Music Recital Fees must be paid in advance for student to perform in annual music productions.
Music Recital Fee – $25.00
Annual Music Registration Fee – $25.00