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“My superpower is working with each student to create a personal customized lesson plan with targeted goals and plenty of room for play.”
Deirdre Moncy is a graduate of The Musicians Institute and College of Music, The Herb Alpert Music Centre, and holds a Bachelors of Music from California State University of Los Angeles.
Deirdre Moncy is a singer-songwriter/ composer/ produce based in Los Angeles. She performs in layered genres: Jazz, Acoustic/Folk, Indi/Alternative, and Standards. Her album “Where I Live” and other tracks are available on Spotify, iHeart Radio, YouTube, Apple Music and most streaming platforms.
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Deirdre Moncy was a featured pianist and entertainer at the famous “Don’t tell Mama” Piano Bar in West Hollywood, she originated the role of Eurydice in the Rock Opera “Orpheus a Season in Hell,” created a one woman cabaret show at Tom Rolla’s Gardenia Club of Hollywood, and was a co-producer, vocal performance coach and judge of the wildly popular “Cabaret Idol” a three year running live show in Hollywood featuring vocal contestants and celebrity guest judges.
Always learning and teaching and playing - finding the joy in the next note, Deirdre is an ever evolving artist ready to create magic through music.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first session is geared towards getting to know the student, assessing their level and musical back round, chatting about goals and expectations and coming up with an excieting personal lesson plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors of Music from CSULA, am a graduate of the Herb Alpert Music Centre in Commercial Voice and a graduate of the Musicians Institute for Keyboards. Moncy brings her expertise of years of live performances to each lesson and coaches both music techniques as well as artistic expression and performance skills.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$50 for a 30 min session
$80 for an hour session
*quotes are for sessions at my home studio or via zoom. Travel fee apply for student house calls.
How did you get started teaching?
I have always thived on sharing my passion for life and music, teaching was a natural step.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages, levels and goals. Some people want to focus on their singing, others on piano, some on performance and interpretation, and some on the skill of self accompaniment.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone that is commited to working with your personal goals in mind, that you feel comforable with and trust on a professional level. And most importantly that makes you feels good about the process, is encouarging and brings the jot to the session.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Have realistic goals in mind, taking into account the students current schedule, available practice time, etc. Have an idea of the genre you wish to persue, and make sure the teacher is the right fit for you.