Saturday, August 17, 2013

HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

Passing this along from Sharon Grous.....


HOME-SCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES

Hi everyone. My name is Sharon Grous. I am a home-schooling mother of two children. I have been homeschooling for 10 years and have approx. 30 years experience teaching children and adults in several different areas.. I am also a musician, singer and songwriter. I have many years of training in voice, flute, violin and piano. I also have extensive experience singing in choirs and as a soloist for concerts and special music events .I am the lead vocalist for a Christian band which leads worship and plays at nursing homes and special events. I attend worship seminars and conferences on a regular basis.
I have been offering music lessons to home-schooled children for the past 2 years and will be continuing to offer several group music classes this fall as well as private lessons for voice, violin, piano, and flute. I have a limited number of private lesson times available and will be scheduling soon .My fees are as follows:
$15.00 ½ hour private lesson (my home or location)
$20.00 ½ private lesson, plus gas fee ( your home)

Group classes I will be offering this fall will be held in the Tolland,Vernon, or Manchester area. Group class size is limited.The days, times and exact locations yet to be determined. Classes include:

INTRO TO VIOLIN- This class introduces children to the basics of playing the violin. It is a great way to allow a child to try the violin without a large investment This a 1 hour class which
meets for 12 weeks. Ages 8 and up. The fee is $120.00 or 3 payments of $40.00.
Instruments can be rented locally for about $30.00 for the first 4 months. Instruction book fee $10.00 or less. 
Class size limit: 8

INTRO TO VIOLIN FOR THE YOUNG -   This class is designed to introduce the violin to younger children ages 5-8. This is a 45 minute class which meets for 12 weeks. The fee is $108.00 or 3 payments of $36.00. Instrument rental approx. $30.00 for first 4 months. Class size limit: 6

SINGING/VOICE DEVELOPMENT- This class teaches children and teens correct singing technique including breathing, enunciation, pitch, tone, reading music.
This is a 1 hour class which runs for 12 weeks. 
The fee is $120.00 or 3 payments of $40.00. 
Class size limit: 10

MUSIC THEORY - This class is designed for musicians ages 8 to adult who have been playing an instrument for at least 1 year. Students are taught theory from the basics to the more advanced using lessons, activities and worksheets. This is a 1 hour class which meets for 12 weeks. The fee is $96.00 or 3 payments of $32.00. Private lesson students fee $60.00 or 3 payments of $20.00. Class size limit: 12

If you would like more information please e-mail me at ken.grous@snet.net or call 860-872-2101 or 860-463-5043. Class times and locations will be set and posted by 8/31.