Customized Instruction

Pamela is your guide as you learn the basics and beyond!

• She teaches to your strengths
• Uses a variety of approaches
• Offers plenty of encouragement
  

Are you a beginner?

Learn basic musical concepts and start playing music on your own as soon as possible. 

Are you already experienced?

Become a more fluid and versatile player! Stretch yourself creatively through improvisation, composition and song arranging. Or simply widen your horizons by learning new styles of music 

Enrichment

• Recitals and other performance opportunities are scheduled each year to allow students to gain confidence before an audience. These events are encouraged but not mandatory.
• "Lab time" is an opportunity for students to develop skills outside of  the one-on-one lesson time. Students work independently, or sometimes with a partner, in the studio or online. It can simply be completing a page in a workbook, listening to music I assign, playing a musical computer game or even doing a compositional activity. For more information, click here.
• Pamela shares links to her favorite online tools and resources for musical learning.
  

Lessons can include a range of instructional styles and tools:

• Direct Instruction
• Coaching
• Targeted Drills
• Projects, like writing or arranging a song
• Games that reinforce musical concepts
• Improvisation
• Composition
• Electronic keyboards, drum beats and inspiring sounds
• Computer software
• Workbooks

Assessments and questionnaires help me get to know you, your goals and musical preferences. Then I collaborate with you on creating a unique plan to achieve your musical dreams.