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.