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Individual Private Lessons
Individual private music lessons & instruction for young children and adults.
Individual (Private) Instruction
Private lessons (individual instruction) is available for piano, voice/singing, guitar, violin and other strings, drums & percussion, and brass & woodwind (band) musical instruments.. Lessons typically are weekly, 60 minutes (one hour) duration. Twice-weekly and/or double-hour lessons may be available. (Note: we generally do not offer 30-minute lessons, which are overall less effective and do not meet the standards of our teaching and learning philosophies and approaches. Much better alternatives are available; please inquire.)
Students receive in-person (or online, if desired), one-on-one instruction from a dedicated teacher, and move at a pace that is comfortable and attainable while also being challenging and rewarding. (Online options may be available; please inquire.)
Individual Private Music Lessons
There are many reasons why students and families prefer individual music lessons on their wind instruments, including flute and piccolo. The three biggest advantages involve one-on-one teacher instruction, curriculum, pacing, and schedule customization, and preparation for outside activities such as recitals, exams (e.g., Music Teacher Association of California Certificate of Merit), special performances, competitions, and auditions (e.g., for Orange County School of the Arts, the Saddleback College Applied Music Program, or university/conservatory entrance requirements).
One-on-one Teacher Instruction - students receive individual private instruction from their teacher. The entire lesson time and all of the teacher’s attention are devoted to one student.
Curriculum, Pacing, and Schedule Customization - teachers have the flexibility to tailor the curriculum and pacing of instruction to each individual student. For example, additional flute and piccolo pieces can be added to the sequencing, substitute pieces, or pieces of special interest to the student. A student who loves a particular style or genre of music can focus more on that music in lessons. In addition, there are likely more day and time options available for individual lessons (ensemble days and times may be predetermined according to the course catalog and class schedules).
Preparation for Outside Activities - students who wish to play non-standard repertoire at recitals (such as themed music) or want/need to learn pieces for special performances, competitions, or auditions can do so more easily by taking individual music lessons. Also, students who wish to participate in exams such as MTAC CM and others can get the dedicated instruction they need during their regular lessons (students in ensembles can do these things but must take the extra weekly class rather than do the work in their group setting.)
