Michael W. Hull School For Guitar
About
M.M., Illinois State University
B.A., UNC-Wilmington
Certified as a Childbloom Guitar Director
I have over thirty years teaching experience. Currently, I serve on the faculty at Bradley Universiover, Millikin University and Illinois Central College. Formerly I taught at Heartland Community College. I am the only Childbloom Director/teacher in the state of Illinois, specializing in teaching children ages 5 and up. In addition, I am taking on students who wish to pursue examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music. While this institution is in Toronto, all coursework may be done at the students locale.
My students develop a love for music and a thorough training in the finer areas of technique and musical expression. There are many performances opportunities available as the students become seasoned and fearless performers through interaction with groups and as individuals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Set them at ease. Give the student and parent a vision of what possibilities lie ahead. Make sure he/she has a guitar that is user friendly and the appropriate size for the student's age. Students are provided with the very best of resources, curriculum and the confidence that they are learning in a meaningful way.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Master's Degree in Music Performance as welll as a cetification as a Childbloom Director/instructor. I have the only Childbloom studio in Illinois.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$70/per month for small group lessons is standard. There are on average four lessons per month (thirty minutes).
Qualified studetns can join ensembles and more intensive lessons which prepare for examinations through the Royal Conservatory of Music. This is not required, but students have significant advancement opportunities. One hour seesions are $100 per month; 90 minute sessions are $125 per month. Students who are taking the intensive hour or more lesson may opt for hour sessions with an additional one hour of private instruction per month.
How did you get started teaching?
I loved learning and pursuing music performance at a higher level. Quite naturally, I wanted to carry on this passion by teaching out of the overflow from my joy and knowledge.
What types of students have you worked with?
On the whole, I have taught from age three up through seventy-five. I work with Music Majors and those of other disciplines at the collegiate level. My specialty is in teaching children.
One of my performance groups from Normal, along with a Peoria student performed at the annual Peoria Bach Festival on June 5. My studetns always play better on stage than during lessons, which brings me great satisfaction.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Be prepared to learn more than you had ever imagined. I introduce them to many opportunities and encourage parenatal involvement.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Make sure that the teacher has an actual plan/vision. The student's confidence should be solid. Have the teacher outline for the parents various aspects of the style of teaching, precisely what happens during a lessons and an understanding of positive expectations.