Pricing + Services

 
 

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

After one initial, commitment-free lesson, all individual lessons are booked in packages of four.

Individual 30 minute lesson

$45.00/lesson

You will learn fundamentals of playing your instrument, including music reading skills, basic theory, and instrumental technique. Instruction includes a solid foundation in technical study in addition to preparation of performance music, chosen jointly by you and I. 

Individual 45 minute lesson

$55.00/lesson

Intended primarily for intermediate level students, 45 minute lessons offer more time to explore practice routines, further develop musical concepts, and learn more performance literature, including student-chosen works.

Individual 60 minute lesson

$65.00/lesson

Extended opportunities for highly motived musicians to develop warmup routines, more guided practice, and deeper exploration of music theory and performance literature.

SPECIALTY LESSONS

Audition Prep

60 minute session - $75.00

Students preparing for major auditions study advanced concepts in performance psychology, planning efficient and effective practice, use of video and audio recording for self-analysis, and stage presence/presentation. We will undertake in-depth study of your audition repertoire, including theoretical analysis, comparative listening and study of historical context and performance practice.

Music Theory Tutoring

60 minute session - $50.00

Guided review of concepts covered on the AP Music Theory, ABRSM, and/or IB Music exams and in standard high school and college music theory courses, including counterpoint, part-writing, arranging, music history, and harmonic and formal analysis.

Chamber Music Coaching

60 minutes/negotiable by request; $50.00/hr. (+travel when applicable)

I am pleased to coach your chamber group, either in my studio, on site at your rehearsal venue, or via online video conferencing. I am a veteran chamber music player and teacher, specializing in work with saxophone quartets, percussion ensembles, woodwind quintets, flute and clarinet choirs, and brass ensembles.

GROUP LESSONS

Guest Conductor/Clinician

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I am available to guest conduct your school band, honor band, percussion ensemble, orchestra, musical theater pit, or other large musical ensemble. I specialize in concert band/wind ensemble conducting as well as marching ensemble instruction, and can provide clinics for your group. Some of my unique approaches include:

  • Using the Breathing Gym approach to create improved ensemble sonority and blend

  • Using singing in instrumental rehearsals to improve musical understanding

  • Improving ensemble understanding, performance and appreciation by taking a theoretical analysis approach in ensemble rehearsals

  • Improving concert and marching percussion performance through increased understanding and application of basic stroke types and the Percussive Arts Society rudiments

  • Teaching improvisation in the concert ensemble setting