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The Regular Lessons

 Lessons might be the right fit for you if: 

  • You are looking for something consistent

  • You are a kid, teen, or adult looking to develop music skills, challenge your brain and body, and add some joy to your life (all ages welcome, but note that lessons are 50 minutes) 

  • You’re ready to commit to long term growth and learning

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Terms and Payment 

Lessons are organized by term: Fall (Sept-Dec), Winter (Jan-April) and Summer (May-August). 

Each term is $952 (monthly payments of $238) and includes: 

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  • Fourteen 50-minute one-on-one sessions with Deirdre (in-person or online) 

  • Make up credits for missed lessons (must be used within term) 

  • Access to the DKmusic Resource Library (accompaniment tracks, warm ups, sheet music, diction resources, and more!) 

  • Option to record your lesson 

  • A recital 

  • A masterclass, with different guest musicians each term 

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Not ready to sign up for a full term? Check out The Drop In Lessons 

14 lessons too many for the summer? Contact me to set up a personalized package!

Regular Lessons could include: 

Voice Lessons

  • Vocal technique, including strategies for both warming up and working out your voice to meet your goals

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  • Style flexibility - from classical to pop, using belt, twang, bel canto, and other methods

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  • Repertoire that you want to sing, including choral scores, improvisation, or even your own songs​

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  • Preparation for RCM exams, music festivals, and auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your unique sound and musicianship

Piano Lessons

  • From beginner to intermediate (ex. grade 8 RCM), specializing in introduction to chording/popular styles

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  • Style flexibility - from classical to pop, using lead sheet, improvisation, and other methods

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  • Repertoire that you want to play (even your own songs!)​

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  • Preparation for RCM exams, music festivals, and auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

Conducting Lessons

  • For conductors at all stages, from beginner to advanced

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  • Learn the basics of gesture or deep dive into specific repertoire 

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  • Specialization in choral conducting (though orchestral/band repertoire welcome)

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  • Score study, physical warm ups and exercises, aural skill development 

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  • Audition preparation

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

Theory Lessons

  • Based on the Royal Conservatory of Music curriculum

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  • Implementation-based learning using your primary instrument and repertoire, as well as sight reading and aural skills ​​

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  • Preparation for RCM exams or auditions

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  • Lessons that are driven by your goals to help you develop your musicianship

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