Private Lessons
What is a private lesson?
A private lesson is one-on-one instruction provided to a student by an instrument specific specialist.
Why should I take private lessons?
Private lessons are for ALL students, regardless of ability level. Most students hire private tutors because they are struggling with a subject, but with private music lessons, this is not the case. If you are enjoying playing an instrument and want extra guidance, more in depth study, and simply want to get better faster, private lessons are for you. While students do receive large group lessons in school, there is no substitute for the effectiveness of concentrated one-on-one instruction.
Who teaches private lessons?
The teachers we recommend for our students are highly qualified music professionals and educators. All have college degrees in music and work mainly as performers and/or teachers of their instrument.
Where do private lessons take place?
Lessons can take place in a variety of locations. Some teachers travel to your house to teach, some have a private studio or teach out of their own house.
What is the cost of a private lesson?
Private lesson rates for vary depending on the teacher.
How do I sign up for lessons?
If you are interested in lessons, please speak to and contact Mr. Coates. I will provide you with contact information for a private lesson teacher. It will then be up to you to contact and schedule the lessons with the teacher.
The Importance of Private Instruction
As a music teacher, I am grateful for the value you as parents place on your child’s music education. I'm writing to share with you some of the ways you can help encourage your child’s success in their musical endeavors. If your child is currently playing in an ensemble but has never studied his or her particular instrument with a specialist, I hope you will consider private lessons.
While learning to make music with others is invaluable, private lessons offer the only real way for a child to learn the mechanics of the instrument on a deeper level. As their director, my primary focus is to work on developing the skills necessary for performing in a larger ensemble. Instruction in class is provided in large group settings, simply because of the numbers in our program vs. the number of staff. While I do provide methods for individual improvement within this group setting, there is no match for the growth opportunities provided through one-on-one instruction.
While gaining better fluency on the instrument is a prominent advantage of private instruction, this advantage also leads to a string of more comprehensive benefits the student will reap. As students feel more competent, they in turn feel more confident. Confidence ultimately leads to greater musical enjoyment and a broader sense of accomplishment as an individual and within the ensemble. The life skills students learn from studying privately and participating in band include: “learning to solve problems independently,” “learning to budget time,” “learning to cope with stress,” “learning how to take pride in an accomplishment,” and “learning how to contribute as a member of a team”.
In a private lesson situation, teachers have the opportunity to work individually and directly with a student, at their own rate of progress, with the process of learning. Private teachers act as a guide to the process of self-discovery through music. A good private teacher will provide the student with the correct tools to set musical goals, self-critique, and “figure it out” in the practice room.
A private lesson is one-on-one instruction provided to a student by an instrument specific specialist.
Why should I take private lessons?
Private lessons are for ALL students, regardless of ability level. Most students hire private tutors because they are struggling with a subject, but with private music lessons, this is not the case. If you are enjoying playing an instrument and want extra guidance, more in depth study, and simply want to get better faster, private lessons are for you. While students do receive large group lessons in school, there is no substitute for the effectiveness of concentrated one-on-one instruction.
Who teaches private lessons?
The teachers we recommend for our students are highly qualified music professionals and educators. All have college degrees in music and work mainly as performers and/or teachers of their instrument.
Where do private lessons take place?
Lessons can take place in a variety of locations. Some teachers travel to your house to teach, some have a private studio or teach out of their own house.
What is the cost of a private lesson?
Private lesson rates for vary depending on the teacher.
How do I sign up for lessons?
If you are interested in lessons, please speak to and contact Mr. Coates. I will provide you with contact information for a private lesson teacher. It will then be up to you to contact and schedule the lessons with the teacher.
The Importance of Private Instruction
As a music teacher, I am grateful for the value you as parents place on your child’s music education. I'm writing to share with you some of the ways you can help encourage your child’s success in their musical endeavors. If your child is currently playing in an ensemble but has never studied his or her particular instrument with a specialist, I hope you will consider private lessons.
While learning to make music with others is invaluable, private lessons offer the only real way for a child to learn the mechanics of the instrument on a deeper level. As their director, my primary focus is to work on developing the skills necessary for performing in a larger ensemble. Instruction in class is provided in large group settings, simply because of the numbers in our program vs. the number of staff. While I do provide methods for individual improvement within this group setting, there is no match for the growth opportunities provided through one-on-one instruction.
While gaining better fluency on the instrument is a prominent advantage of private instruction, this advantage also leads to a string of more comprehensive benefits the student will reap. As students feel more competent, they in turn feel more confident. Confidence ultimately leads to greater musical enjoyment and a broader sense of accomplishment as an individual and within the ensemble. The life skills students learn from studying privately and participating in band include: “learning to solve problems independently,” “learning to budget time,” “learning to cope with stress,” “learning how to take pride in an accomplishment,” and “learning how to contribute as a member of a team”.
In a private lesson situation, teachers have the opportunity to work individually and directly with a student, at their own rate of progress, with the process of learning. Private teachers act as a guide to the process of self-discovery through music. A good private teacher will provide the student with the correct tools to set musical goals, self-critique, and “figure it out” in the practice room.