About
Students are inspired through an interactive, motivational curriculum that includes solo performance as well as opportunities for ensemble performances.
Each student's curriclulum is personalized around the foundations of music: theory, technique, repertoire and aural skills.
Repertoire includes classical, pop/rock, broadway, and jazz.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
FREE Consultation. First Lesson guaranteed: If you aren't fully satisfied, the first lesson FREE!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Sarah A. Schmitt, piano: Bachelor of Music, Masters in Business
Daniel Melton, guitar/ukulele/bass: Bachelor of Music (Guitar Performance - Jazz)
Dexter Davison, piano/flute/clarinet/sax: Bachelor of Arts in Music
Matthew Luce, piano/voice: Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies)
Kathryn Allen, piano/voice/guitar/ukulele: Bachelor of Arts (Theatre)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing varies with the season, we offer different summer pricing than the regular school year. Please contact for current pricing.
Most packages are monthly rates but we do often offer personalized packages based on a student's specific needs.
Students aren't all "one size" neither should their music lessons be!
How did you get started teaching?
I found my first private student at a Christmas party, (over 12 years ago!) where I was playing, the mother approached me about lessons and everything was a domino effect after that. I was in college at the time and found I really loved teaching -specifically motivating my students to new heights and always inspiring them to be GREAT musicians, not just "good".
I loved creating my own curriculum and teaching materials, designed specifically to the needs of my students and being an advocate for music education.
Nearly 10 years ago I began hiring instructors to work with me and created a team of teachers truly dedicated to providing quality music lessons.
What types of students have you worked with?
Ages 4 - adult. All skill sets. We work with students who strongly desire to be musicians and students who are just supplementing their education. Learning music will benefit all types of students.
Our goal is to amplify their strengths and improve their weaknesses.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher who is highly dedicated to your learning experience, not just an instructor you "like". Be sure they care that you are learning something and are enabling you to become independent musically. A good instructor will motivate you to practice and desire for you to do things well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Why do they want to teach and do they enjoy it?
Will they teach me to understand music or just to imitate them?
Will they inspire me to reach my full potential?