MONTONE MUSIC
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MUSIC LESSONS
Making Learning More Enjoyable
PIANO LESSONS
We teach Piano Lesson to all ages and levels. Lessons are tailored to each person's goals and interests. Students can learn Classical, Jazz, Blues, Broadway, or any other style of music in a fun, relaxed learning environment.
VOICE LESSONS
We specialize in Voice Lessons, and know how to reach students with the right balance of personalized attention, patience, practical training, and positive encouragement. We make learning fun through a variety of engaging and outside-the-box activities. Students will learn the proper vocal techniques such as breath support, vocal placement, and vowel modification, as well as have an understanding of different vocal registers.
GUITAR LESSONS
We provide Guitar Lessons for beginner to intermediate level students. As experienced and passionate Music Teachers, we believe in an approach that gives guitar students positive, constructive ways to learn. We design our lessons according to students’ needs, with an emphasis on confidence-boosting activities. Guitar lessons consist of learning scales, chords, and strumming patterns, as well as a variety of exercises and repertoire of different styles.
VIOLIN LESSONS
We teach violin students as young as 3 years old to 85! We mainly use the Suzuki Method of training, but we will consider other methods to meet the specific needs of each student. Our training begins with an emphasis on healthy posture, physical technique, and a variety of repertoire pieces. Although sight reading is an essential part to violin training, ear training and improvisation is also encouraged.
MUSIC ENRICHMENT SERVICES
Music is a natural tool of expression that requires no extraordinary talent to experience and enjoy. Music enrichment can be one of the most therapeutic experiences for children and adults with special needs. Music enrichment encourages socialization and communication, improves motor skills, and gives students the opportunity to have fun through the use of different music techniques and activities. We provide individual and group music enrichment sessions.
Music Classes
We currently provide group music classes for toddlers as well as individual and group music theory classes.
Please contact us for more detailed information regarding class schedules and pricing.
Tots Music Classes
Our toddler group classes are for children ages 2-4 and their parents. Classes focus on main areas of child development using a variety of music activities including movement to music, instrument playing, and sing-a-longs.
Music Theory Classes
Our group classes are offered virtually for students who are interested in learning about the fundamentals of music theory. Classes can be taken in addition to music lessons or separately.
TUITION
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Tuition is paid on a monthly basis. An invoice will be sent each month with the total amount due based on the number of weeks for that month.​
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If preferred, students have the option of paying tuition for the full quarter (3 months) rather than monthly.
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All tuition payments made for services are non-refundable even if services are not used.
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Music Lessons​
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60 minutes- $50
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30 minutes- $30
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*If more than one instrument is taught to a student, there will be an additional $5 fee per lesson
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Individual Enrichment Services​
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60 minutes- $75
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30 minutes- $40
Group Enrichment Services
​Please contact us for more information regarding rates
Music Classes
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Tots Class- $10 per class for 12 total classes​
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Music Theory Classes-$50 per class for 12 total classes
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COMMON QUESTIONS
​What are your policies?
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If you need to cancel your lesson, please notify your instructor with as much advanced notice as possible. If the lesson is not cancelled before 24 hours of the lesson, the lesson will not be made up. Exceptions include cancellations due to severe weather.
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If a lesson is cancelled prior to one week of the lesson time, a full makeup can be rescheduled with your instructor.
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If a lesson is cancelled less than a week in advance of the lesson, only half of the lesson time may be made up. In this case, additional practice suggestions, assignments, and music articles will be provided to the student.
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Only one makeup per month is allowed.
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If a makeup lesson is cancelled by the student, the lessson will not be be rescheduled.
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If a student needs to break temporarily from lessons due to schedule conflicts or financial reasons, a prepayment is required to hold their slot until the lessons begin again.
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​All payments made for services are non-refundable even if services are not used.
Are lessons in person or virtual?​
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The majority of music lessons are virtual via a variety of platforms such as Google Meets or Zoom
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In-person lessons are an option for students who prefer a more hands-on approach.
How are tuition payments made?​
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Payments can be made by check, cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Paypal. Invoices will be sent to the email you provide on your registration sheet or provided at your lesson. Payments must be made by the 1st of every month. If paying by check, please make the check out to "Amanda Blankenship." For questions regarding payments, please call 585-208-2550.
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If payments are received later than the 5th of every month there will be a $5 late fee added to the following month's invoice.
What if I don't own an instrument for lessons?​
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Guitars, violins, and keyboards can be rented from from a variety of stores. Your teacher will make suggestions for the proper instrument based on age and experience. Some students may choose to purchase their instrument online or from music stores in the area.
In order to benefit the most from virtual lessons, what do I need to participate?:
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Zoom or Google Duo app on phone or computer.
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Headphones (especially for voice students) to prevent delay.
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Wifi- please make sure you are near the router or plugged in directly.
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If you are a piano student, a phone stand is recommended in order for your teacher to see your hands.
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​How are lessons structured?
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Lessons are structured based on the age and level of each student. Each lesson will begin with warmup exercises and techniques. Following this, students will focus on repertoire pieces from a specific book recommeded by their teacher, or a piece outside of the book that is appropriate for the student. In addition, music theory and sight reading are incorporated into each lesson.
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If students desire to learn more about music theory, one lesson per month can be designed to include only theory-related material.
What music method do you teach?
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Since lessons are catered to each individual's specific needs, we use a variety of methods to teach instruments. Some of the most common methods are listed below:
-Violin: Suzuki, String Builder,Essential Elements
-Piano: Faber, Alfred, Hanon
-Guitar: Hal Leanord
-Voice: opera, classical, rock, jazz, musicals, country, contemporary, and more.
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We teach a variety of styles including opera, classical, rock, jazz, musicals, country, and more!
What is the difference between music lessons and music enrichment?​
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Music lessons are designed to teach technique, theory, and important music fundamentals, whereas music enrichment uses music as a medium to improve overall quality of life.
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Music enrichment can reduce stress, promote relaxation, elicit memories, improve social, communication, and motor skills, and provide an outlet for emotional expression. Music enrichment activities can include song writing, movement to music, name that tune, call and response, and more.
Can students perform in recitals?
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For students that are interested in performing, a quarterly virtual recital will be offered via Zoom allowing students to see other performers as well.
How do I register?
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To register, please fill out the contact information below. A registration sheet will be provided to you via email.
REVIEWS
Words from our students
Hi there! My name is Molly. I am a senior in high school, and I have been taking voice lessons with Amanda since 8th grade. Amanda's voice lessons have really taken my vocal tone, agility, musicality, and knowledge to a level I could never have dreamed I would reach. Amanda is so fun to have as a voice teacher because she is so clear getting her point across of how to change your vocal placement or breath support to make improvements. I also love how Amanda lets you choose what you want to work on! She wants to help you accomplish and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself, not those she sets for you. Lessons with Amanda are ALWAYS the highlight of my day, and I cannot imagine taking voice with anyone else. Amanda is so hard working, thoughtful, driven, and positive, everything you want in a teacher. I cannot "sing" her praises to even CLOSE what she deserves but the help that she gives is unmatched.
-Molly
