FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer monthly packages deals for a flat rate. Monthly Lessons 1 month for 4 one on one 30 minute lessons = $160 1 month for 4 one on one 45 minute lessons = $200 Alla Carte 30 minute lesson = $50 ****Note: If you know you are unable to afford lessons and you know you or your child has a high musical ability and is highly-motivated to take music seriously, then please go ahead and take the free trial anyway so that I can evaluate if you are qualified for the scholarship rate. Thank you. I love working with a high level of talent because I care about the outcome of their future. I know if we are a good match, I can help :) ***Every student you refer to me that signs up for monthly lessons you receive $5 off your rate forever :)
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First I love to interview the new student and see what their aspirations are, their musical background and what they would like to accomplish by taking lessons. Then I ask the student to sing or play something if they are able so that I can evaluate and see where they are musically and artistically. Sometimes if the student isn't ready yet to play or sing me anything on the very first lesson because they are completely new to music we do warm ups first to break the ice or the lesson is filled with a lot of instruction followed by the student applying the new knowledge by playing back what they just learned on their respective instrument. The 3rd part is when we warm up if we haven't already and then work on a song. The warm ups and songs are key to truly learning and understanding your instrument through proper technique, practice and heart. If you stick to a regular daily practice regimen of at least 20-30 minutes a day (even more is of course better) you should see improvement over time. The last part of the lesson I go over your assignment for the week which usually includes doing your warm-ups daily and your new song or songs to work on by applying everything you can remember from the lesson. *I also suggest for all of my students to find a way to record their lessons to listen back and understand the natural sounds of their own voice and musical playing. (Most people record it on their phone.) Over time you the student will start to recognize what the good healthy sounds are versus the not so good sounds that need to be smoothed and worked out. Everyone usually loves their first lesson and say they learn a lot. And it's free! So take advantage ;)
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors of music from Georgia State University with a concentration in vocal performance. I have many years of experience and training in classical voice and opera performance. I have also studied classical voice and opera overseas and in the US including Europe.