What is the price of tuition?
Tuition for online lessons is $150 a month. Tuition for in-home lessons is $200 a month. There is a $25 discount for each additional student participating in lessons in the same household.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons take place in the comfort of your own home. This one of the great things that Lamplight Music is able to offer. This can occur online or in-person. In-person lessons are scheduled on a case-by-case basis, depending on where you live and my current schedule!
How do I sign up for lessons?
Simply click on the "Sign up for Lessons" tab and fill out the info form. We will contact you to set up a lesson time and answer any questions you might have.
What equipment do I need to start?
To get started with in-person lessons all you need is a guitar and a music stand. For online lessons I ask that you also insure you have a laptop or desktop with a working microphone and camera, and a decent internet connection for the best experience. I also may ask you to purchase a book called Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Book 1, which I often use to get started on the basics.
How often do I need to practice?
I recommend, when beginning lessons, that you practice for at least a half-hour, 4 days a week. You will see the most progress if you are able to consistently practice and implement what you have learned in your lesson time. I am happy to work with you to set goals and provide more info on how to achieve this.
What is a good age to start lessons for my child?
The short answer is that every child is different. Your child should be able to stay focused and attentive through a lesson and be able to practice what they have learned. I find that this is usually between 5-8 years old. The more involved that the parent is in the beginning, the better, especially when the student is younger.
How do make-up lessons work?
I understand that things often come up that you can't plan for, and cancellations happen. If giving a 24 hour notice, you can use my simple student portal to reschedule your lesson or reach out to me directly. I don't offer monetary refunds but rather credits for additional lessons. My lesson policy also gives more info on cancelations and make-ups.