MUSIC & ART LESSONS,

TUTORING

FOR BEGINNERS

Lessons and Tutoring Sessions are weekly. $40 per half-hour, or $60 per hour.

Lessons are catered to the individual because I value fostering the joy of learning and self-expression, building confidence, and cultivating my students’ interests. Music lessons aren’t just about learning an instrument; they’re about building a strong sense of self, cultivating self-motivation and discipline for learning and adaptiveness, as well as a sense of accomplishment and inner growth, which are all incredibly valuable assets across every aspect of life.

Students will be encouraged to lead in their learning, and by so doing explore various styles with emphasis on technique, on musical practice as a gentle discipline and an opportunity of calm, and cultural variation of expression.

*** I particularly emphasize self-compassion in learning, and as such, I absolutely refuse to bring shame into my lessons when it comes to a student’s ability to practice on their own. We will start every lesson exactly where your child is at, and if that is exactly where we left off, that is fine with me. I am more interested in developing a student’s confidence and love of expression than in making them a virtuoso. I will push them to meet themselves in their capabilities, to surprise themselves in their ability to learn and master skills, and to be their best selves in the present moment, but never at the cost of their self-esteem. It is my firm belief that investment in a child’s ( person’s) self-expression is worthwhile regardless of how “good” they become at the skill in question. That being established, if your child is incredibly self-motivated to learn at a fast-paced and more advanced level, I can and absolutely will foster that, and have done so for countless students who have gone on to be accepted at various art schools and successfully pursued the arts in their careers.

TUTORING

English, Spanish, History, and Writing (both Creative and Formal Essay Writing.)

ART LESSONS

Exploring all techniques and styles in multiple mediums. Explore Design and practical applications, learn about art history and its role in cultural expressions across the globe. All teaching philosophies outlined for music lessons apply here as well.

Lessons can be combined, for example half hour of tutoring followed by half hour of music, etc. Think of me as a one-stop after-school enrichment program. Group Lessons are an option for students who would like to learn with a friend, and are $30 per child, per half-hour lesson.

To schedule a lesson or for general inquiries, please send me a message by navigating to CONTACT at the top of the page.

FOR PROFESSIONAL VOCALISTS

For more than fifteen years, I have been a Vocal Technique Coach, with students in Europe and across the United States. Using a baseline of Classical Appoggio Breath Technique, I can teach you how to master the capabilities of your personal voice to support its health, tone, versatility, strength, and resilience in any setting, no matter the genre of music.

Become a master vocalist and learn to sing with more freedom, for longer, without strain or fatigue.

Vocal Technique Lessons are $60/hr, and frequency is decided with the student based on their personal goals.