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Your first lessonI will ask some questions about your experience, interests, goals and expectations, then I will explain about how I teach my lessons. Then we will jump in to some vocal or instrumental warms up and exercises. Depending upon your level of experience and comfort, I will play and sing with you and create a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere. There are many different types of lesson plans for each student and I take care and time to make sure it fits what individual students are looking for.
Lesson 2-3As we are getting to know each other and I am learning more about your needs and abilities as well as learning styles, we will be working on practicing vocal exercises, instrumental techniques and start a practice plan as well as teach you how to practice properly. We will also incorporate breathing and diaphragm work.
Lesson 4-10At this stage, most vocal students will pick a song that we can start working on and applying their exercises to. Instrumental students will be working from a lesson book and supplemental materials, as well as focus on styles of music they are interested in learning. Each student is unique so the speed at which a student learns and improves is different and dependent on their practice and efforts.
Lesson 11+Usually we continue to develop techniques and make sure students are growing their confidence, learning how to perform live, mic control for singers, perfecting songs, working on a bit more advanced techniques if students are ready, incorporating other aspects of music education such as some theory, improvisation for those who are interested, making sure they are able to sing/play a song straight through well, with proper techniques, breathing, support from their core, and more. Again, each student is different, but it’s important to understand what is being taught and to build on that knowledge to help students of all abilities and experience have a lasting relationship with music. I teach students from 3 to into their 70’s, so it’s important to build a good relationship, good communication, trust and keep evaluating students goals to guide them to exceed them.
