I am accepting students for my private studio on a case-by-case basis. Most students who seek my tutelage are studying double bass (upright bass), music theory, Solfege/sight-reading, or some combination thereof. I have also taught ukulele, violin, and general music.
Of students who studied with me as youth: the serious ones have been accepted and/or acknowledged by the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Hawaii Youth Symphony, International Society of Bassists Youth Competition, Domaine Forget, Pacific Music Institute, and more. Some have since entered music conservatories; others have gone on to other fields. My adult students have started music programs in their communities or families.
Attendance
Weekly attendance and regular practicing is mandatory. I prepare material individually for your lesson and expect you to do the same for me. By studying with me, you commit to a curriculum that I will develop especially for you.
Private Lesson Rates & Payment
The following apply for individual lessons only:
$60 for up to 1 hour
$90 for up to 1.5 hours
$125 for 2 hours
For new students, payment is due on the 1st of the month for the # of teaching weeks within that month (minimum 3). For example, if your lesson is on a Monday, and there are 5 Mondays in January, your payment will be $300 (5x$60). As a courtesy to legacy students (those who have taken lessons for < 1 year), payment is accepted on a weekly basis, provided that the Lesson Agreement is signed, and your account is in good standing.
Group lessons are available and can be negotiated accordingly.
Online lessons (conducted via Skype, Apple FaceTime, or Google Voice) and Accompanist Rehearsals are $45 and are available on a limited basis.
Discounts/Financial Hardship
Many youth orchestra organizations offer some sort of subsidy or financial aid for families under financial duress. Please contact your local youth orchestra to inquire if such a program exists there.
Music Business Advising
If you are an entrepreneur with your own music or education project, I am available for limited consulting. I will provide a complimentary initial consultation (up to 20 minutes). Each additional meeting is $100 and includes up to 1.5 hours of my time.