Make Great Music

how much do lessons cost?

Please check the Rates, Location & Hours page.

Where are your located?

Please check the Rates, Location & Hours page.

DO you come to the my location for lessons?

I only teach lessons out of my studio and do not do house calls.

What days & hours DO YOU TEACH?

Please check the Rates, Location & Hours page.

Do you teach on the weekends?

I do not teach on weekends. Please check the Rates, Location & Hours page for current teaching hours.

ARE YOU ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS?

Yes. I can always make room for new students.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment can be made with fee-free forms of electronic payment: VENMO, ZELLE or PAYPAL FRIENDS & FAMILY. Or by physical check. Payment by cash is possible but discouraged. Credit cards are NOT ACCEPTED.

Do you teach group lessons?

Group lessons are available if you'd like to arrange the group yourself. Examples are: families, siblings, friends, bands and so on. The group AS A WHOLE is charged the same hourly rate as individual lessons, and you can split the cost between yourselves as you see fit. I also teach group workshops in: mindful music (in person & online) , songwriting (in person & online) and home studio recording (online) .

How long have you been teaching lessons?

I have been teaching lessons part time since 2001 and full time since 2004. I'm a "master" music teacher with over 20,000 hours teaching private lessons.

Is teaching singing and guitar your full time job?

Between 2004 and 2014, teaching through Make Great Music was my sole source of income. In 2015, I started: .  In 2017, I started: .  And in 2020, I started: .

How many students do you have?

I usually have about 30+ students on my schedule. Most students come once a week. Some students come once every other week. And occasionally students come less frequently.

Do you teach electric guitar?

Yes. I teach acoustic and electric guitar.

I don't have a guitar. Can you help me figure out what I need to buy?

Yes. Please acoustic & electric guitar for more details.

What instruments do you teach?

I teach lessons in: singing~voice~vocal , acoustic & electric guitar , piano & keyboard , bass guitar and ukulele , as well as group workshops in: mindful music (in person & online) , songwriting (in person & online) and home studio recording (online) . I often work with folks on public speaking and auditioning, as well as teach various musical aspects on instruments that I do not play i.e. I have taught students aspects of the violin and flute.

What is your experience with music?

Please read the About The Teacher page for more info.

Do you teach children?

Yes. I teach children starting between age 5-7. Though this age is an estimate and depends on their natural abilities. Scheduling a free intro lesson is the best way to determine if your child is ready for lessons. If your child is not yet ready for the kind of one-to-one lessons I teach, I recommend group parent-child music enrichment classes for younger kids that regularly happen around town.

What do I do when my child is in his/her lesson?

It's up to you and your child. Whatever feels best. Some parents sit in on their child's lesson. Some parents wait out in the living room and read. Some parents wait in their cars. And some parents run errands and come back and pick their child up at the end of their lesson.

Can I bring someone with me to my lesson?

Yes.

Can I purchase a gift certificate?

Yes. Please see the Gift Certificates page.