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Initial fees are $25.00 for a 30 minute private lesson.....payed per week for a
6 week trial run and evaluation.  At the end of the 6 weeks a decision would be
made between the teacher and student as to the future relationship. If everyone is on
the same page as to practice and commitment a full time slot is offered.........
the general commitment lasts 2-3-4 years or until the student reaches their goals. 
The fee for the full time slot is a flat monthly rate of $120.00 to be paid the
first lesson of each month.  

Method includes ear training, practical music theory, basic chord and
strumming techniques for guitarists.......along with long term goals sometimes
established for song writing, performing, recording if the individual has a talent and
is self motivated and goal oriented.  

Bass students receive ear training, rhythm skill development, technique,
and stay goal driven to play all styles.  As with the guitarist......if the student shows
potential and good work habits they will be working towards the goals of being
 involved with other students in their efforts for original writing and performing.  

Voice students receive basic breathing and scale exercises, detail training in
dynamics, control, and technique.  For the gifted singer....goals are established to
perform, and record to provide the student with an application of their skills. 
Within reason all styles are on the table. If your goal is death metal, screech
weasel, goth......non vocal screaming..kinda gutteral  ...don't bother to contact me. 
If you want to sing.......like a human.......to communicate with the power
of the human voice with all of it's subtleties and power to evoke emotion.......get in touch.

Song writing is a development skill that encourages students to write
complete songs.  Recording, performing, and copyrighting their work is the main priority.

As for performance skills.....my personal background as a player
along with my history and involvement in the music scene at various levels gives
me a chance to visually and sound wise know what is effective and works in the
public arena to obtain a following and success.  You have to "look-act-appear"
like you know what you're doing......then musically be well able to back it up. 
How you conduct yourself on and off the stage is critical to any performers
 success at any level.  Understanding the dynamics between you the
performer and the audience and the listener is part of the training.