MAGE, Nationally Certified in Guitar, Piano, Voice

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Marlene M.

Mar 31, 2020

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Mage is so great! She’s very responsive and has such patience with my son. My son has never had a lesson in his life. He has never touched or played the piano before and he doesn’t know how to read music notes yet. Mage has been so great with him so far and he’s learning a lot. The different ways she teaches him to understand at his own pace is so great! Definitely would recommend her!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • No, the student does not have either • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Piano Lessons

Melissa g.

Nov 15, 2020

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Highly recommend her especially during times like these. I had very limited equipment to do online lessons but she worked with what I had and I was able to learn so much!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Piano Lessons

Trevor E.

Apr 21, 2022

Mage is a fantastic multi-instrumentalist teacher. Knowledgeable in theory, musicianship, composition, and performance. She really values her students, their passions, and their time.

Patricia V.

Apr 17, 2022

Mage is so passionate and knowledgeable about Music and that definitely has had a contagious impact on my son. She is so good at relating and connecting with young and teen students. My son who is 16 really likes her!

John c.

Apr 5, 2021

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Hired on Thumbtack

Mage is very professional, knowledgeable, and is very responsive to her students. She can quickly assess a student’s needs and offer suggestions for improvement She really goes the extra mile in putting in the time to answer questions and even make videos to answer a question. If you’re making your decision based on price, don’t. Mage is a gem and worth every penny

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Guitar Lessons

FAQs

• What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

  ⭐️ Starting with the Basic plan @ $120.00/month, most lessons are billed as monthly tuition. ⭐️ LIVE office hours are available at NO charge on select Thursdays—new students welcome! You get to observe how other students learn at Mage Music before deciding to sign up. ⭐️ A 1-hour private consultation is $85.00. Extra lessons are also sometimes available. 💳 Registration Fee – For NEW students a $20 non-refundable registration fee applies to the first invoice. For returning students who have not had a lesson in the last 30 days the registration fee applies again. The registration fee is applied in addition to the first month of lessons. A $10 recital fee is due the first week of June from all students to cover the costs of printing programs and setting up recitals. Additional fees are required for participation in other local, state, and national music events. ⭐️ For students who would like to register in the Full plan, a $25.00 recital fee for the year will also apply. *MONTHLY RATE PLANS* Most lessons are billed monthly and available in the Basic and Full tuition plans with recurring LIVE lessons being held weekly on most weeks; this translates to 44 lessons per year in accordance with the studio calendar. If there is room in schedule, you may also purchase EXTRA lessons within or outside of the tuition plan. ⭐️ What’s included? Tuition at Mage Music goes toward the following: • Lesson planning, evaluation/examination preparation, organizing recitals/workshops • Studio expenses including online ones such as educational software subscriptions • Professional member dues for music teachers associations and organizations such as the Music Teachers National Association, California Association of Professional Teachers, and the Music Teachers’ Association of California • Education – As a teacher I must continue to broaden my knowledge and expertise in my subject areas. I also attend conferences and undergo annual certification. • Business expenses such as credit/debit and PayPal payment processing as well as business licenses and self-employment tax. • Time spent communicating with students and families and volunteering for the various teachers associations listed above. I currently serve as the community outreach for the Music Teachers’ Association of California, Antelope Valley branch, and I also hold the position as technology chair for the California Association of Professional Music Teachers. • Weekly student assessments that occur in between scheduled lessons ONLINE TEACHER TRAINING is also available.

• What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

  I like to talk to families and students before starting the lessons. I may ask questions such as if the student has taken lessons before, how much experience on the instrument they have, and what their goals are with lessons and musical growth. It is important for me to make sure that the lessons are a good fit for everyone–communication and rapport are both key! I will even be happy to give you referrals if I know a better that is available.

• What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

  • Master of Fine Arts in Music Performance & Composition from • California Institute of the Arts • Bachelor of Jazz Music Studies from Vancouver Island University • Apple Certified Macintosh Technician • Nationally Certified Teacher of Music • Royal Conservatory Certified Teacher • Member of the American Federation of Musicians • Member of the Music Teachers National Association • Active Teaching Artist in the Ventura County Arts Council’s Artists in the Classroom program​ • Teach Music Online Certified Online Music Teacher