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Classes ~ Performances ~ Productions

Drama, Musical Theater, Voice, Instrumental Jazz and Movement

 

Private Lessons ~
Voice, Drama, Violin, Piano, Guitar, and Brass Instruments


Individual Instruction
is available throughout the year for youth and adults.

 

private lessons

Why study privately?

The purpose of private instruction is to assist the participant in achieving the highest level of skill development and the best possible end result; whether the participant is seeking to use their talents in school, church, community or professional setting. Through one-on-one instruction the teacher assists the participant in discovering their full potential and directing them in a continued use of their talents in a method that focuses on the individual development rather than the development of the group or ensemble.  The outcome for the participant is a strengthening of technique, artistic skill, self awareness, and individual possibilities.
   
Private Vocal Instruction - Available ages 8 years and up
Our mission is to build the total musician who chooses the voice as his/her medium for artistic expression.

For those who intend to pursue advanced studies in voice and/or a professional setting music literacy is of utmost importance.  For the participant ages 8-18 this is demonstrated in building the skills needed to successfully pass the Florida All-State Choir Testing, including: advanced sight-reading, theory, ear-training, and choral singing.  We acknowledge our public school magnet programs and encourage our students to prepare for the entrance auditions, which would include a solo selection from Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias or appropriate Music Theater repertoire for that avenue of voice.

The voice is always treated delicately and carefully no matter the age of the student.  However, special care is given to students who are younger.  Unlike studios that refuse to teach any vocal student under the age of 12, we believe that if students are auditioning semi professionally and professionally for children’s roles, they should be properly trained and guided.  While we encourage all younger students to join the Ruth Eckerd Hall Children’s Choir as a first step, private instruction is sometimes required for audition preparation.

 

Piano Instruction:
We teach the essential skills for promoting a lifelong love of music and playing the piano through:
The ability to internalize basic rhythms and pulse
The ability to read music
The ability to understand the basic elements of music theory, form and harmony
The ability to respond to interpretative elements of the composition to express the emotional character of the music
The ability to communicate with the music
The ability to work independently
The ability to solve problems
The ability to perform with physical ease and technical efficiency both individually and with others in a variety of settings

Violin Studies:
We provide training for students ages 4 and up.

Students will benefit from brief history and overview of the string instruments , the ability to recognize parts of the violin, the bow, proper violin posture(techniques of the right and left hands), proper care and maintenance of instrument. Private violin lessons include music theory as a musical notation of rhythm, melody and sight reading. The students will have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with music of different periods and genres for the age- appropriate repertoire.

Upon request:
In addition, we provide instruction in areas of harp, guitar, brass instruments and percussion.

Performance/Spring Juries:
Participants have an opportunity to perform in appropriate level recitals. Twice a year, we offer a beginning/intermediate recital, a high school age recital, and an adult opera recital. The high school age students perform for a jury panel of private instructors in their specified area as a preparation for college juries.  Recommendations are made by the panel in areas of technique and performance to better prepare the student for the upcoming spring recital.

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Please call the Registrar's office at (727)-712-2706 to enroll and assess your desired lesson.

The registrar will set up a test lesson with one of our instructors. This is to ensure the right match between the student and instructor- this is imperative in an individual lesson setting to ensure the best results.

Immediately following the test lesson you will either enroll to begin study or arrange for another test lesson.

Policy & Payment Information

Lessons may be purchased in multiples of four (e.g. 4, 8, 12, etc.)
Fees* per lesson are as follows:
$22.50–27.00 for 30 minutes

$33.75–38.75 for 45 minutes
$45.00–50.00 for 60 minutes

*Some instructors’ fees may vary. Please call the Registrar at (727) 712-2706 for details.

All cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to receive a make-up lesson (scheduled at the discretion of the teacher) at no additional charge. You must call the registrars at (727) 712- 2706 in order to cancel. If you cancel the lesson without the 24-hour advance notice, you forfeit the lesson, will be charged for the lesson, and no make-up will be given. NO EXCEPTIONS. Cancellations by teachers will be made-up at a later date at the discretion of the teacher.

We accept credit or debit cards. For your convenience, automatic payment for private lessons is available. Lessons will not be provided without advanced payment.

 

  


Classes

Summer 08 Schedule
Preparatory Training
Exploratory Classes
Private Lessons
Master Workshops


Performance Schedules
Evening at the Murray
Family Performances
SchoolTime Performances
Class Presentation and Performances

Touring
Eckerd Theater Company
Artists 'On the Road'

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The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute is funded in part by:

City of Clearwater

Division of Cultural AffairsNational Endowment for the Arts

Pinellas County

Clearwater Jazz Holiday



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