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What
will it be like when I go to The Greater Syracuse School
of Music?
First
of all, someone will always greet you with a smile because
we are genuinely glad to see our students each week. It’s
a happy place to be where people are learning to do something
wonderful: to make music! This is an activity that will
give you a lifetime of joy. Who
are the teachers and where do they come from?
The teachers all live in the area. Some are music teachers
who have their teaching degrees from music colleges.
Some might be graduate students at local music colleges,
but all are college educated, have been playing or singing
music for a long time, are highly qualified to teach
music and will love teaching you, whether you are a
child, a teenager or an adult.
Who
are the students?
The Greater Syracuse School of Music is a school
for people from pre-school age through adulthood, right
into retirement.
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Pre-school students meet in small groups to develop
their rhythm, coordination and love of music before
they are old enough to take private lessons.
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Some school age students are beginners while others
might be preparing for NYSSMA, a school musical or
even for a music college audition.
- Adults
are either returning to lessons that they began as
youngsters or they are trying something brand new
when time becomes available to venture into new activities.
- Adults or teens who seek instruction in music theory, sight-singing, music composition or songwriting
- Children and adults who are lving with some limitations and who desire music enrichment
How
long does it take to learn an instrument?
After a couple of months, you or your child will be
playing some songs that you recognize. The rate of each
student’s progress depends on the person’s
natural talent, the time they have available to devote
to music, their commitment to practice and their ability
to comprehend the concepts that are taught. In other
words, progress differs from one person to another,
but everyone can learn to make music. Most students
take lessons for quite a few years because they want
to improve and because they truly love their music lessons
and find great enjoyment in making music on their own.
Are
parents allowed to attend lessons with their child?
Absolutely! Occasionally you, your child or your teacher
may want you to attend a lesson or two. Our teachers
will always welcome your presence as an observer.
Do
students have to practice at home?
As stated above, your commitment to regular practice
affects your rate of progress. When you have practiced
consistently and conscientiously during the week, the
teacher can then take you to the next level in music.
Otherwise, you will need to repeat the material from
the previous lesson. You will quickly learn that it’s
much more fun to prepare and move ahead. Being able
to play music independently fosters self-confidence
and is very satisfying.
How much do lessons cost?
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