About
Debra's Philosophy of Music Education is:
Create life-long love of Music
Promote and foster creativity and expression
Advancement of musicianship and skills
Well-rounded curriculum
Lessons focused on individual learning style and personality
Positive, gentle and encouraging studio environment
Goal-oriented learning
Fun, stimulating, inspiring and challenging atmosphere
I love teaching music and care deeply about the musical development of all my students. The lessons include music fundamentals such as reading music, rhythm, melody, harmony. The lessons emphasize correct technique, instruction in theory, playing with beautiful tone and musical interpretation. In addition, playing by ear and memorization techniques are integral aspects of the musical education. And most important, you will learn lots of great songs in various styles!
Specialties
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Interested musical styles
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Debra Avalos has been teaching violin and piano since 1980. She studied with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki at the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan and is certified as a Suzuki Violin Instructor.
Debra is the former concertmaster of the Cosumnes College Orchestra. She has played in various musical groups including the San Luis Obispo Community Orchestra, the San Luis Klezmorim Band, O’Connell’s Fancy (an Irish trio), Baraka (a middle eastern dance group), The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, The Rainbow Theatre, Camellia Symphony, church orchestras and various other musical groups.
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TUITION
- Monthly tuition is due on the first lesson of each month.
- Payments can be sent through Zelle.
- 30 minute lesson per week - $140 per month.
- 45 minute lesson per week - $190 per month.
- The number of lessons per month will vary. Rates are not based on the number of lessons per month.
- Tuition pays for 42 lessons per year.
- The 42 lessons per year are divided by 12 months so the monthly rate remains constant.
- There are no refunds for missed lessons.