Swank Music Studio

Swank Music Studio

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About

At Swank Music Studio, we believe in the importance of music education and take great pride in offering high quality private lessons that supports local band, orchestra, and choral programs. This is where students will be spending most their time making music!  I believe teaching from this perspective serves students the best, for life. 

We highly qualified staff and offer piano, string, guitar, and brass lessons.


Highlights

Hired 3 times
1 employee
24 years in business
Serves Wyoming , MI
Offers online services

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Frequently asked questions

First step is scheduling a trial lesson. This is an opportunity for me to assess the students needs and to be sure we're a good fit. 

  • Master of Music Education K-12 from Boston University

  • Bachelor of Music Education K-12 from GVSU

  • 20+ years of teaching experience

  • Current Professional Teaching Certificate in Michigan (copy available upon request)

  • Considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan

  • Completed 4 credits beyond Masters Level

  • Former general music, band, choir teacher K-12

  • Work with 30-40 piano student annually

  • Work with 15-20 band student annually

  • GR's annual Michigan Music Conference presenter & attendee

  • Member of Grand Rapids Piano Teachers Forum

  • Member of Music Teachers National Association

  • Para-pro experience grades Preschool-5th grade

  • Tutoring experience grades Preschool-8th grade

  • Urban & Suburban teaching experience

  • Love teaching

Single Tuition Studio Rates (pre-paid monthly):

$25 half hour / $37 45min/ $48 hour

Multi-Child Studio Rates (pre-paid monthly):

$45 hour for 2 children, $40 hour per 3 or more children

**In-home lessons available for extra travel fee**

My mom was a preschool teacher and I had three younger siblings. I was teaching quite young as it was often my job to help my younger siblings with their homework. I also grew up helping her in the classroom as well as during Sunday School and VBS. By the time I was 14 years old I was trusted to cover for my mom when she was absent and put in charge of the preschool/kindergarten VBS class for 5 years before heading to college. 

Most of my students are beginners through intermediate band or piano students, however, I do have a few higher level long-term french horn students. 

As a parent myself, it is important to do at least 2-3 trial lessons before selecting a teacher. I would encourage parents or potential students to focus on the quality of the instruction, not the aesthetic of the studio or equipment. 

What are your goals? What would you like to do in the future? These things will help guide instruction. 


Services offered

Guitar
Piano
Drum
Flute
Music Theory
Clarinet