Our Lessons
We offer private instruction in voice, piano, violin, cello, guitar, ukulele as well as Suzuki piano and Suzuki violin for ages four and up.
At High Park Music, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talented musicians.
Our teachers strive to maintain a consistent routine from lesson to lesson, creating an environment of predictability and structure. This routine encourages the development of a similar practice habit at home, so that you can eventually become an independent and self-motivated learner.
The typical lesson starts with a technical warm up, moves into repertoire, and ends with a review of practice steps that should happen at home, so students have clear weekly goals. Beginner lessons for young children include games to help with note-reading, singing to develop the ear, and an introduction to basic theory.
We recognize the importance of incorporating listening into the learning process. That's why we make sure to expose our students to a variety of musical styles and genres. This helps to expand their musical tastes and provides them with a wider range of repertoire to choose from.
Our experienced teachers work with each student to find the music that speaks to their interests and passions, while also challenging them to grow as musicians. We believe that by combining musical enjoyment with musical training, our students will have a more enjoyable and fulfilling musical journey. So whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, we strive to make sure that each lesson is an engaging and meaningful musical experience.
When you sign up for lessons, you are agreeing to the following policies. Please take a moment to read them. When the studio is running smoothly, it means your teacher's time, energy and attention are focused on teaching.
Attendance: When you sign up for lessons, you are committing to a weekly lesson and you are reserving the teachers time. Lessons must be canceled by phone 24 hours in advance to receive a make up lesson. Students are expected to be at their lessons on time. Teachers will not give extra lesson time due to student lateness.
Practicing: We expect students to be prepared for their lessons and to have made weekly progress on all parts of the written assignment. This requires a commitment to daily practicing. Parents should ensure that children practice at least 5 days each week. Consistent daily practice is the key to long-term success.
Lesson Policies
General guideline for daily practice time by age:
Age 5-7: 20 minutes
Age 8-9: 30 minutes
Age 10-13: 45 minutes
Age 14 and up: 60 minutes
Our payment schedule follows the school term; Sept-Dec, Jan-March, April-June.
Lesson are paid for in advance.
Payment
Students may enroll for lessons at any point in the term and the fees for the term will be prorated. We do not charge a registration fee; to ensure we find the right teacher fit for you, we offer incoming students a four-week trial period before committing to the term.
Registration
Home Lessons
If coming to our studio is not an option for your music lessons, we now bring the lessons to you! Our highly qualified, friendly, and professional teachers will visit your home to provide lessons for your children or yourself.
To ensure a productive learning environment, it's important to have a clean and quiet room free of distractions.
Let us bring the lessons to you!
Online Lessons
We understand the need for flexibility and convenience, that's why we offer all of our lessons online through popular platforms such as Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype.
Online music lessons, are convenient and flexible. Our talented teachers are fully equipped for online engagement, delivering the same quality learning as in-person lessons.