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We want to help you find 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:
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During 2010-11, we will be remodeling our seven (now eight!) 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.
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The new studio is in progress: this room shot was taken March 8...we'll show you the finished product soon--lessons start in it the week of March 14! (The small area above the piano is the start of a "marbleized" wall treatment. Still to come: art, furniture, work desk, and more soundproofing. |
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We think lessons are a great Christmas Gift (or birthday, graduation, retirement, wedding...). We always have people asking for "lesson gift certificates".. However, at Skyline Music, the teachers are independent contractors. The money doesn't go to us, it goes to the teacher. So we don't take money "in escrow" for a teacher to be named later, because that money never enters our bank account.
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(This is also why you cannot use credit or debit cards for lesson tuition.) It's hard to be sure that a convenient schedule time is available with a particular teacher many weeks in advance. So, for those who still wish to pay for lessons or facilitate the arrangements for someone, we offer this free "A Gift of Music Lessons" card (sized to fit in the envelope with a standard Christmas card. We have those too if you want to be all "one stop" about it.) Package it with an ornament, guitar picks, or fudge (musicians really like fudge!) and once Christmas is over, you can call us to arrange a lesson startup. It doesn't hurt to put your student-to-be on the waiting list and specify "January 1 start". That way, we'll call with openings once we get past the holiday and you'll get the best choice of times.
Stop in or call for details and snag one of these nifty and thoughtful cards! |
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October 2011
We've had strong enrollment for fall, and there are now waiting lists for some instruments. However, we have added new piano, flute, drum, and guitar times to the schedule. These instruments have a variety of times open. There are other openings for other instruments, but some have limited choices available.
We welcome several new teachers to our faculty: Holly Jenkins, violin, finishing her degree at Oberlin this year,: Corey Knick, piano, a recent graduate of the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory, and Andy Herrick, drums, who has toured the world with the metal band Chimaira and has now returned to his native Cleveland as a studio musician and teacher. See their full bios on the faculty page
May 2011
Summer lesson signups are in full swing! If you're on the schedule and need a new time, NOW is the best opportunity to talk to your teacher about it. If you've been thinking about summer lessons, sign on to the waitng list or call us right away to ensure the best choice of times!
March 2011
The new studio is almost ready (see update pic below) and we've been booking students in for the teachers expanding their schedules.. Given that spring sport tryouts, school plays, etc. are causing schedule shifts and openings, there may be convenient times available on other instruments as well.
January 2011
We're adding a studio!--We found ways to store some of our cases and events paraphenalia, and that emptied a room we can turn into our eighth studio! When it goes live February 1 we'll have teachers who can expand their schedule, so it will give us more openings for drums, guitar, saxophone , trombone, and violin immediately. Additional teachers will be on the schedule as we find good candidates
December 2010
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 .
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!
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