Music lessons on all wind instruments, drums/percussion, guitar and piano. Music theory tutoring. Band clinics/guest conducting. Let’s make music together!
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