Music Lessons
Piano Lessons
Piano is the best instrument for any student, especially younger ones (four and up) to start on. The instrument is easy to play and promotes the development of fine motor skills, primarily bilateral finger individualization. It is laid out in a way that makes sense for young learners, all the notes are right next to each other. It introduces music theory and staff reading in a logical way. Last but not least, it’s engaging, fun, and easy to get a great sound out of. Piano lessons can also teach life lessons such as delayed rewards, the value of hard work and determination, and distress tolerance. Lessons with Ms. Mallory are catered to the student’s interests and goals, taking into account their learning style, favorite songs and artists, and unique personalities. Ms. Mallory frequently uses interactive games and activities, teaching technical skills, a musical ear, music theory concepts, and songwriting or improvisation. Jumpstart your child’s musical development today with a free first lesson!
Guitar Lessons
The guitar is an expressive, fun, and addicting instrument. Whether the player hopes to be able to sit around a campfire and jam, shred a rock solo, or play elaborate classical pieces, guitar has a wide range of emotions it can convey. Best for learners eight and up, the guitar allows more complex motor development, getting the two hands to do separate tasks. Opportunities to sing and play guitar can be explored for those who like to make their voice heard. There are multiple ways to read guitar music, including tab, chord diagrams and lead sheets, and reading the musical staff. Ms. Mallory has interactive ways to explore concepts and incorporates games and activities to make lessons fun. Songwriting on the guitar is as easy or complex as the student desires and allows for a lot of creative freedom. Let your student’s inner rockstar out today with a free first lesson!
Voice Lessons
The human voice is the earliest instrument, our ancestors used it as they were first developing music to express emotions that could not be contained in just words. Voice lessons build musical skills like the musician’s ear, good clarity and tone, proper technique and breath support, and most of all, confidence. Students are gradually led through instruction on how to read the musical staff and use the solfege system so that they can participate in ensembles such as choir or musicals. Students choose their own project songs, ones they know well and are their favorites, in order to work on elements such as timing, dynamics, and emotional expression, among others. Free your student’s voice with a complementary first lesson!
Ukulele Lessons
Originally a Portuguese instrument, Portuguese traders brought it to the Hawaiian Islands where it developed into the beachy, relaxed instrument that we know and love today. Ukulele lessons are a great jumpstart into guitar, especially for the younger learner, as the strings are softer on the hands, and there’s less of them, meaning the chords are easier to play. The ukulele has a wonderful tone and is portable for weekend adventures as well as show and tell at school! Lessons work on learning the names of the strings, teaching chords, reading the musical staff or ukulele tabs, and promoting independence of each hand. Improvisation/soloing and songwriting can be explored, as well as singing and playing. The student chooses their favorite songs to master and games and activities are used to promote musical skills. Pretend you’re on the beach today with a free first lesson!