"What Happens in
the Garage, Stays in the Garage"
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 Turnpike
Music Garage offers private musical instrument lessons on all
instruments for students of all ages. Our school is a modern,
safe facility where students learn to play their chosen instrument
in a fun, supportive environment.
PHILOSOPHY
We
call ourselves an "exploit the enthusiasm" school.
We try to understand what the student is excited or enthusiastic
about his or her chosen instrument, and try to fuel that enthusiasm
throughout the learning process. We'll start a student off learning
some simple modern songs, which helps prove to the student they
"can" do it. Then we'll slowly add the music theory
and technology as their skills develop. This hybrid approach
helps to ensure that the student continues to enjoy the learning
process, and is excited about putting in the extra work that
is always required to master their instrument.
APPROACH
Every
student is different and learns differently. One student may
have an easier time being shown while another student will understand
explanation. One student may struggle with mechanics while another
student may not. It is our job as instructors to discover how
a student learns and processes information, and then tailor our
teaching model to present the information in a way the student
more easily understands. This approach also helps the student
develop confidence that they can learn their chosen instrument.
SUPPORTING SCIENCE
Most
parents have heard that learning to play a musical instrument
at a young age helps academically, specifically math skills.
There is growing evidence, however, that learning to play a musical
instrument wires the brain differently. Concepts like being able
to think "outside the box" and problem-solving drawing
from unrelated experiences are essentially hard-wired in! Please
check out these references:
Does Music Education Really Make a Difference
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your
Brain
Music and Emotions
TEACHERS
Our
music teachers subscribe to our philosophy of striving to make
the musical instrument learning experience fun and rewarding
for the student. Many of our instructors are accomplished musicians
in their own right, and teach as a way of having a positive,
productive influence on the next generation of musicians. Several
of our instructors teach in public school systems in the area,
and enjoy the one-on-one teaching experience our school offers.
All of our instructors are experienced and qualified, and could
teach anywhere. They choose to teach here because of our philosophy,
our approach, and our commitment to music education. It's a great
fit!
INSTRUMENTS
We're
serious when we say that we teach every instrument. Guitar, Bass
Guitar, Drums and Piano for sure. Violin, Viola & Cello?
Absolutely! What about Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Flute or
Trombone? Of course! Hmmm...bet we don't teach Steel Drum, Ukulele,
Mandolin, or Banjo? You'd lose that bet. When we say we teach
all instruments, we mean it!
SCHEDULES
While
it is true that we can provide music instruction on any instrument,
certain instruments are more popular than others, and therefore
occupy a larger portion of our lesson schedule.
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| Bass |
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| Piano/Kbd |
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| Drums |
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| Violin -
Strings |
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| Wood/Brasswind |
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LESSON
POLICY
We
strive to offer an enriching and enjoyable music education experience
at affordable rates. We can achieve this by creating an environment
where the teacher can focus on teaching, while we take care of
the business aspects. It's a balance that works to everyone's
benefit, but one which must have some rules to work properly,
so here goes:
- Lesson Packages
- Lessons are sold in packages
of 4, 8 and 13, representing one, two, or three month commitments.
- One month is the minimum lesson
commitment.
- Discounts are offered for longer
term commitments.
- Lesson packages must be purchased
in advance.
- Lesson Schedules and Cancellations
- Lessons are private, one-on-one
with your teacher.
- Lessons are 1/2 hour long and
are generally scheduled once per week.
- Your lessons are scheduled
in advance. If you know in advance that you will be away for
any scheduled lesson, we will book around that lesson and it
will not be on the schedule for the week in question.
- Your lesson day, and time is
yours for as long as you maintain your commitment. We will not
arbitrarily change your lesson day or time without your knowledge
or consent.
- Students pay for scheduled
lessons whether they are taken or not, with some exceptions:
- If your lesson day falls on
a Holiday which we observe, the lesson is not scheduled for that
day.
- If your teacher calls out,
and we are not able to arrange a substitute teacher, you are
not charged for the lesson and the lesson is added to the end
of the contract.
- If we decide to close for any
reason (inclement weather, store sponsored event, etc) you are
not charged for the lesson and the lesson is added to the end
of the contract.
- We allow one "wildcard"
reschedule every 6 months. If the student must miss a scheduled
lesson for any reason whatsoever, with or without notice, we
will allow the lesson to be added to the end of the contract
without charge. Once the student has used the wildcard within
the 6-month period, a lesson charge will apply for any subsequent
cancellations.
- Wildcard reschedules do not
accumulate.
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Music Garage
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