Missy's Music School
About
My students can always expect their first lesson to start with an assessment of their abilities. After I determine my student's level, we establish a goal and I create a personalized lesson plan for each student. Each week I go over what we had previously learned then start on something new. I send my students home with a detailed practice log & short videos to make sure they are practicing the correct way. At the end of the month I give my students an assessment on theory & performance.
I have been playing professionally since I was 16 years old. I started with the violin when I was in the fifth grade and expanded my musical knowledge to other instruments such as bass, guitar, piano, and drums once I got into high school.
In my freshman year of high school I joined her first band, Darkhorse, and played bass with them in American Legions, Moose lodges, and VFW Halls.
Once she gained the necessary experience playing live, she was hired by many other bands. Soon she was playing professionally with multiple bands at a time.
Teaching being her passion, she began giving music lessons to her classmates. It didn't take long before she was teaching the children of family friends and fellow church goers. And now, with many years of teaching experience, she is playing and teaching music full time.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Took classical violin lessons for four years at Sacramento State University through the Strings Program.
Played bass guitar and percussion in the Symphonic and Marching band in High school.
Began playing bass professionally when I was 16 years old (8 years)
Has been a studio and session musician for 6 years
Teaching music for almost ten years
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$25 for half hour
$35 for 45 minutes
$45 for 1 hour
Special prices for families with multiple students.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching when I was in high school when a few of my classmates wanted to learn how to play guitar, After that, I began teaching some of the kids from my church and haven't stopped teaching ever since.
I am currently teaching at a studio in Roseville, as well as privately.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with students of all kinds. I have students from age 5-56, and also work with those with special needs.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone who is willing to work with you and adapt his or her teaching style based on how you learn.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals (do you want to play professionally, just play for fun, or somewhere in the middle)? What instrument do you most resonate with? What is your learning style (visual, auditory, tactile)?