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About our program

Playing a musical instrument is a thoroughly personal experience that allows you to share your individuality with others. No one will ever play quite like you. Whether you play in church or in a rock band, alone in your room or in a coliseum, your voice on your instrument is unique.

We want to help you find
and develop that voice.

As lofty as that sounds, it’s really very simple: the more comfortable you are with music in general and your instrument in particular, the easier it is to express yourself musically. That’s why we try to offer a well-rounded program on all the instruments we teach. We don’t just drill students on scales and dry exercises. Of course we cover the technical basics, but there’s so much more: theory and harmony, ear training, elements of style, improvisation, and exposure to a wide range of musical idioms. The program is tailored to the individual, as only private instruction can be. Both teacher and student work to design a course that best suits the student’s pace, background, and interests.

faculty:

Our highly qualified faculty members have a background of thorough musical training, teaching expertise, and professional performance experience. You can find more information about our current faculty on the Faculty Page.

tuition & schedule:

Tuition is based on one half-hour lesson per week. Students choose a permanent lesson day and time that is then reserved for them. Assuming teacher availability, lessons may be available any time the store is open. Please call the store (440)-871-4140 to inquire about available times for your instrument(s).

The fee per lesson is $18.00 ($72.00 or $90.00 per month, depending on the calendar). Each month’s tuition is paid directly to the teacher at the first lesson of the month. There are no tuition refunds for lessons not taken.

recitals:

Student recitals are held throughout the year. Students are highly encouraged to participate in at least one recital each year. There is no additional fee for recitals; however, students requiring an accompanist will need to pay accompanist fees in some situations.

attendance:

Students are expected to attend all lessons. Naturally,there will be times when vacation, illness or transportation problems will unavoidably alter your schedule. If possible, your teacher will try to offer a makeup lesson. Due to the size and complexity of our schedule, makeup lessons are not guaranteed.

waiting lists:

If you are unable to find a convenient, consistent time for your lessons because of your particular scheduling needs, we maintain a waiting list, and can notify you as a time becomes available that will fit into your week. Some instrument programs may have all times filled; we will book students from our waiting lists first as times become available. Check the waiting list page for more information.


During 2010, we will be remodeling our seven lesson studios one by one. Each room will have a different theme, color scheme, and mood. Here you see the first remodeled studio, which is primarily used for piano lessons.


By the numbers:
Teachers on faculty:
21
Students enrolled:
400
Approximate number of lessons taught each year:
over 17,500
% of students over 21
18




August 2010
Signups for fall are in full swing.! Amanda began making waiting list calls on the 15th, and times are filling up/ Inevitably, we see another wave of changes, drops, and signups once we pass the first week of school. Depending on the schedule needs of incoming students, there may be immediate times available on many instruments. Things change almost hourly this time of year--if you're ready to book a lesson time, call us now for the best choice of times!
Recital dates have been scheduled for the fall. Check the Recital information link on the sidebar at left!

July 2010
Enrollment has held steady all summer, and we continue to see student startups every week. Since many of these students may remain on the schedule in fall, we suggest that you get on the waiting list NOW if you plan to start lessons as school resumes. While there will inevitably be openings as "summer only" students leave, there may be fewer times to choose from if you wait until September to inquire. As specific as many students' schedule needs are, It may be practical to put yourself in line now for fall times. We'll call waiting list people first as we start booking them!

May 2010
We welcome two new violin instructors to our faculty, Mary Price & Samantha Bounkeua. Their bios are posted on the faculty page. They replace departing teachers Mary Kettering as she has her first child in May, and Cassandra Bequary, off to graduate school in California. We wish them the best!
Several teachers will be adding extra time to their schedule for summer. If you're planning to enroll and want the best choice of times, sign up on the waiting list NOW and specify "start in June"

April 2010
We're already getting inquiries about summer lessons, and we're polling the teachers for their summer plans. We should know more as we get to Memorial Day. In the meantime, if you're thinking about summer lessons, sign on to the waiting list now (link at left to sign up online). We'll start calling those people as soon as we know what the summer will hold.!

February 2010
We welcome Dan Rechtenwald (guitar) to our faculty. See the faculty bio page for more info..
As sports seasons change (track & baseball kick in soon) we'll see some schedule changes in all studios. If you need a different time, let your teacher know for the best chance at a more convenient slot on the schedule. If you're on the wating list--this may be your opportunity!

January 2010
We welcome Will Tabar (saxophone) to our faculty. See the faculty bio page for more info. Will has launched a schedule on Tuesday, and at the moment there is immediate placement available for students that can use those times. He can help beginning and progressing students with jazz and classical studies.

December 2009
If you're thinking about lessons come January--because it's less hectic, it's a New Year's resolution, or because there will be a guitar under the tree--now is the time to put yourself on the Waiting List and specify "January start". We'll get a lot of calls as soon as the holidays end, and if you're on the Waiting List already, Amanda will be calling before we book in the new callers. Act now, and you'll have more times to choose from when the time comes! Just click the "Waiting List Information" title in the left sidebar, and once you're there you'll see a similar sidebar with a place to add a person to the waiting list .
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