FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$60/hour $50/45 min $40/30 min $25 trial lesson
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to start with a trial lesson to see how we 'fit'. We then determine the desired goals of the student. Then we proceed to plot out the activities to accomplish those goals. We usually find a good book that will accentuate the learning process for each individual student. (every student is different)
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BA in Secondary in Music Education at Northwest Nazarene University 5th year post-graduate work on Music Ed at Western Oregon University 8 years teaching music (choir, orchestra, guitar) in public schools in The Dalles and Portland, OR 20 years teaching music in private schools in Portland, OR 3 years cello in Boise Philharmonic, Boise, ID 30 years teaching in international schools and churches 40 years teaching private cello, guitar, piano, voice Through SongSmith, I teach a variety of instruments (cello, guitar, piano, ukulele) and voice, My experience spans many years of playing, teaching and performance. I emphasize a individualized plan for each student according to their needs and where they want to go with their instrument. My goal is for every student to not only grow in their gift but to truly enjoy the whole experience! Their joy is my joy. With 50+ years on the cello I have learned to absolutely enjoy playing for my own enjoyment as well as others'. My second love is the guitar (40+ years) that I personally love just playing by the hour. In a close third, playing piano is a great release for me, especially when I am composing new songs in my studio. My wife, Maryl plays flute so we do a lot of duets together and so cello/flute guitar/flute, or keyboard/flute lends itself to a lot of different music and styles as well as venues. We enjoy playing together and get to travel together a lot too!