Music Mentorpoint

Music Mentorpoint is a free program established by Calabasas High School's Tri-M Music Honor Society. In this program, CHS music students tutor middle school musicians and provide free private lessons to any student seeking additional musical guidance.

What is our mission?

Music Mentorpoint's mission is to provide learning and volunteering opportunities by...

creating smoother transitions for middle school music students into the high school program
offering extra help to prepare excerpts, auditions, Director's Award, and other solo opportunities
offering a chance to get ahead in music classes
offering an opportunity to receive mentorship/guidance from peers who have been in your program and your shoes
enhancing musicianship levels of students in LVUSD middle schools
increasing confidence and creativity in students' musical abilities by providing extra 1-on-1 guidance
building student-mentor relationships between high school musicians and middle school musicians
developing mentoring and leadership skills in current and future students
creating stronger, more familiar connections between middle school music students and high school music students
establishing a comfortable, friendly environment where students can learn in different ways from more experienced peers
connecting the LVUSD community through music education
making music education equally accessible and affordable for everyone!

Who are our mentors?

Our mentors are a group of responsible, qualified students who have proven excellence both academically and musically. As Tri-M is an honor society for student musicians, we are selective about our members and only accept applications to mentor/tutor/teach for Music Mentorpoint if the tutor applicant is absolutely capable. This ensures that our mentors are knowledgeable, dedicated, accountable, and reliable high school students who can maintain a friendly but professional and helpful environment in which their mentees can learn most efficiently.

To ensure that students receive the highest quality musical education we can offer, our mentors are required to attend regular workshops instructed by licensed professionals, where they sharpen important skills like communication, teaching approaches, musical/technical skills, music theory, and more. Weekly check-ins with our coordinators and directors are also conducted to guarantee that our mentors are encouraging and cultivating musical progress, and that our enrolled students are learning. Our Music Mentorpoint mentors are excited to share their skills with their students and work flexibly to help you succeed!

For mentors: how to apply

If you are a current member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and looking to teach through our program, please fill out the following form to apply to become a Music Mentorpoint mentor. Additionally, please review the mentor expectations listed both above and in more detail within the application below.

MENTOR APPLICATION

for students: How To enroll

Enrolling to be a student in Music Mentorpoint is easy. If you're currently enrolled at an LVUSD middle school, simply fill out the enrollment form below and wait for an email from a Tri-M representative, who will match you with a mentor.

STUDENT ENROLLMENT FORM

who will be your mentor?

Students will be paired with one mentor who teaches the same instrument/vocal part.

Sections are color-coded as follows to help you locate yours easily.

STRING INSTRUMENTS

WIND INSTRUMENTS

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS

VOCALISTS

A L T O S A X O P H O N E

JADE REDFIELD

Hi! I'm Jade. I'm in Bare Rhythm, Jazz A, and Jazz Combo, and I'm super excited to be teaching a student this year! Music is my passion. I sing and perform vocal percussion for BR, and I play tenor sax and flute in Jazz, as well as all saxophones. I enjoy acting and am auditioning for the Spring Musical.

T E N O R S A X O P H O N E

JADE REDFIELD

Hi! I'm Jade. I'm in Bare Rhythm, Jazz A, and Jazz Combo, and I'm super excited to be teaching a student this year! Music is my passion. I sing and perform vocal percussion for BR, and I play tenor sax and flute in Jazz, as well as all saxophones. I enjoy acting and am auditioning for the Spring Musical.

C L A R I N E T

AVA TERIAN

Hi, I’m Ava! Music is my Favourite hobby I do and it’s the one I’ve been committed to for the longest. I’ve played piano for about 12 years, and I’ve played clarinet since 6th grade, so about 5 years. I’ve recently taken up playing bass clarinet, too. I really enjoy music and hope I can share that with you! Can’t wait to meet you!

ABBY FREEMAN

Hi! My name is Abby Freeman, and I’m so excited to be your clarinet tutor. I love reading, baking, playing chess, and spending time with my friends. I’ve been playing the clarinet for several years and enjoy exploring music in my free time. Can’t wait to work with you!

SAMUEL FREEMAN

Hey guys! My name's Sam, and besides clarinet, I enjoy playing chess, reading, cooking, and playing basketball with two of my friends. I have been playing the clarinet since 6th grade, and I am now in 11th grade. I can't wait to tutor people, as I love helping people!

B A S S C L A R I N E T

AVA TERIAN

Hi, I’m Ava! Music is my Favourite hobby I do and it’s the one I’ve been committed to for the longest. I’ve played piano for about 12 years, and I’ve played clarinet since 6th grade, so about 5 years. I’ve recently taken up playing bass clarinet, too. I really enjoy music and hope I can share that with you! Can’t wait to meet you!

P I A N O

AVA TERIAN

Hi, I’m Ava! Music is my Favourite hobby I do and it’s the one I’ve been committed to for the longest. I’ve played piano for about 12 years, and I’ve played clarinet since 6th grade, so about 5 years. I’ve recently taken up playing bass clarinet, too. I really enjoy music and hope I can share that with you! Can’t wait to meet you!

S O P R A N O

OLIVIA MORSE

Hi, my name is Olivia! I have been singing for as long as I can remember, so for around 15 years! I enjoy singing in musicals, concerts, etc! I have been taking singing lessons since I was 9. I love tennis, art, and especially music! I am so excited to work with you!

M E Z Z O / S O P R A N O

SCARLETT TOCCHET

Hi! I’m Scarlett, and I’m a singer! I have been singing ever since I was little, and I have been taking voice lessons for about 8 years now. Along with singing, I love reading, songwriting, dance, and performing musical theatre. In the music program, I am in choir and accapella. Outside of school, I also take guitar and dance lessons. I really do love music and singing, and it motivates me every day. Can’t wait to work with you!

A L T O / M E Z Z O

JADE REDFIELD

Hi! I'm Jade. I'm in Bare Rhythm, Jazz A, and Jazz Combo, and I'm super excited to be teaching a student this year! Music is my passion. I sing and perform vocal percussion for BR, and I play tenor sax and flute in Jazz, as well as all saxophones. I enjoy acting and am auditioning for the Spring Musical.

A L T O

HALLIE LIBERMAN

Hi! I’m Hallie. I’m a vocalist in Bare Rhythm, and I spent the last four years in choir. I also mentored for Music MentorPoint last year. Outside of singing, I’m a dancer. I’m on the Calabasas High hip hop team, and I teach young dancers at Calabasas Academy of Dance. I’m super excited to work with you!

OLIVIA STILWELL

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I've been singing in ensembles for 7 years. I love nature, art, and winter. Can't wait to work with you!

Can't find your instrument/vocal part? Any questions? Email our Music Mentorpoint Coordinator!

Brielle Benabou (brielbenab7208@student.lvusd.org)