Wayland School Of Music
About
Wayland School of Music is your local option for outstanding music instruction. We believe that ALL students, whether beginner or developing artist, deserve an experienced, enthusiastic teacher with a record of excellence as both teacher and performer.
We offer a warm welcome to all ages and levels of students, and opportunities to perform for appreciative local audiences.
We love helping our students to discover the joy of music and develop their own musical voice, while building a reliable technical foundation. As one happy customer says, "It is such a joy to watch a true love for skill in playing music develop in the hearts of young children!"
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
We always offer a free tryout lesson with any teacher(s) to find the best personality and scheduling fit. Meet our outstanding professional faculty here: http://waylandmusic.com/about-us/faculty
and fill out an Enquiry Form: http://waylandmusic.com/registration/new-student-enquiry-form
We will contact you to help you figure out the options that best suit you and your family.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All Wayland School of Music instructors
All Wayland School of Music Instructors are required to have:
- A minimum of 10 years of professional teaching experience (they average much more).
- Demonstrated professional success as performers. WSM teachers have performed with the Boston Symphony, the London Philharmonic, the St. Petersburg (Russia) State Symphony, and many other professional orchestras and ensembles.
- Our group class teachers must have taught classes in a wide variety of settings.
Our teachers are passionate educators and inspiring musicians who "practice what they preach". They are are patient, skilled, dynamic, and fun!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
2021-22 rates
Introductory lesson is always free. Thereafter:
30 mins - $48
45 mins - $68
60 mins - $88
How did you get started teaching?
My own early teachers were not the greatest, therefore I had to figure out a lot myself to make it to the conservatory and then make it as a performer. More about this here: https://waylandmusic.com/about-us/why-we-teach
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages from 3 and up. We offer a warm welcome to all students - our outstanding teachers have many years of experience.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
We have recitals to celebrate our students' progress twice a year. Whethere in person or on zoom, they are always wonderful events! They include students age 3 and up, playing everything from "Hot Cross Buns" to professional level repertoire.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
There are three essential qualitites to look for, and I wrote about them in an article called "How to Choose a Private Lesson Teacher":
https://waylandmusic.com/about-us/blog/item/9-how-to-choose-a-private-lesson-teacher
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What their goals are in learning an instrument
How much time they will be able to spend each day/week
What they think their challenges are
What they are most excited about