Lessons

Individual lesson plans tailored to each student’s goals and favorite genres

Use of modern technology (recording software, music notation software, iPad apps, digital metronomes, Marco Polo video feedback, etc.) to enhance learning

Wellness-centered, mental health-informed lessons that avoid stress, burnout, and shame-based correction

Technique (physical mechanics, scales, posture)

Artistry (expression, phrasing, dynamics, emotion)

Music theory and literacy

Aural skills (ear training)

Composition and improvisation

Performance preparation and stage presence skills

Annual studio recitals that offer a low-pressure, supportive environment to share music with family and friends

Ribbon festivals where students earn awards based on individual progress, not comparison with others

Advanced formal competitions and evaluations for ambitious students

Scholarship auditions and opportunities