Private lessons are available for students ages 5 and up. For our new students, we will take the time to match you with the right teacher to meet your personal needs and objectives. Private lesson applications may be submitted anytime. Private lessons can begin anytime during the school year.
Private lessons are the foundation of a total music education! AA-SPA offers individual instruction for all ages and abilities in the following areas:
Cello | Clarinet | Double Bass | Euphonium | Flute | Guitar | Oboe | Percussion | Piano | Recorder | Saxophone | Trombone | Trumpet | Tuba | Viola | Violin | Voice
Registration & Information
To begin the placement process, review the Tuition & Fees and Policies and Procedures and then you can register online or stop by the office by appointmenet (734.213.2000)
Days and times to be determined with instructor.
30-Minute Lessons:
$525 (15 Sessions) or $252 (7 sessions)
45-Minute Lessons:
$750 (15 Sessions) or $357 (7 sessions)
60-Minute Lessons:
$975 (15 Sessions) or $462 (7 sessions)
Suzuki Programs for violin (ages 2 yrs +)
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and teacher, founded a music education movement in the 1950s based on the premise that all children are born with musical ability. The Suzuki approach is modeled after the way young children learn to communicate in their native language. A child will need encouragement and a positive attitude from its parents and teachers.Parents that are new to the Suzuki method are required to attend an introduction to the Suzuki philosophy, before the beginning of the child’s study. Numerous performances are offered throughout the year.Parental participation and support in lessons and practice at home, and are essential to its success. Prior knowledge of music is not needed, but parents must be willing to be very involved in the learning process.
About the Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method uses the violin as a medium to teach children the values of hard work and communication. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s method seeks to nurture children within a musical environment to create a noble character and a sensitive heart. The method begins with a period of “parent education” in which the parent and teacher meet to better prepare for the education of the child. The Suzuki method is a nurturing and fun environment, and the principles will follow your children no matter what they decide to aspire to be as adults.
30-Minute Lessons & Group Lessons (weekly):
$525 (15 Sessions) or $252 (7 sessions)
For more information and schedule an appointment with the instructor Mrs. Bonnie Lyn Paige, please call the office at 734.213.2000
Piano classes/lessons with Simply Music Method
Simply Music is a remarkable Australian-developed piano and keyboard program that has students of all ages playing great-sounding music immediately — from their very first lessons. Simply Music uses a unique “playing-based” approach that focuses on the sheer joy of making music. Reading music is temporarily delayed so that beginning students have their full attention on playing the piano and are free to establish a hands-on and personal feeling for the instrument.
In their first year, students build a playlist of 30-50 classical, contemporary, gospel, blues, and accompaniment pieces. The Simply Music curriculum includes composition, improvisation, arrangement, accompaniment, classical, blues, jazz, reading music, writing music, transposing music, and theory.
Simply Music is based on the premise that everyone is naturally musical, while the overriding aim of the program is for students to retain music as a lifelong companion. To this end, the program has four subordinate goals: that students experience their musicianship as a natural self-expression; that they play a huge repertoire covering a broad array of musical styles and genres; that they develop the ability to self-generate, i.e., the ability to progress independently; and that they have a highly positive, self-affirming experience in their piano lessons and throughout their musical life. Lessons are supported by a comprehensive array of DVD-based student home materials.
Contrary to what one might expect, Simply Music classes with students of similar age will actually provide, for most students, a superior learning experience to Simply Music private lessons. However, private lessons are available for students with special learning or scheduling needs. A parent or other adult must attend a child’s lessons or classes.
It is strongly recommended that those interested in enrolling attend a (free) introductory session to learn more about the method. The session lasts 45 minutes to an hour and will include a demonstration of the types of songs you will learn, an explanation of the Simply Music playing-based approach, a demonstration of how we teach the method, and a time for questions and answers. To attend an introductory session, please contact the office at 734-213-2000 or by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
More information on Simply Music can be found at these websites:
www.simplymusic.com
www.simplymusic.com/Assets/1670/1/Simply_Music_Curric_Ov4.pdf (PDF)
www.aspireacademy.us/node/68
Instructor: Richard Carnes
Class and lesson times: To be arranged with instructor
Tuition:
Private lessons: $525 per student (15 sessions) or $252 (7 sessions)
For more information and schedule an appointment with the instructor Mr. Richard Carnes, please call the office at 734.213.2000