Private Voice Lessons
Develop power, range and ease in your voice with solid, progressive technique. Learn the following in easy to understand steps:
- Breath Control
- Clear and focused tone
- Range extension
- Smooth register transitions (no more break)
- High notes made easy
- Getting the sound for the genre you sing
In order to develop the voice and the techniques associated with successful usage, regular weekly lessons are encouraged.
Students embark on structured, step by step methods to build, control and develop their instruments and performing abilities. Lessons are recorded for the singer's use in practicing.
Marian Bodnar has trained extensively in many styles and can draw on these to help her students reach their full vocal potential in the style and direction of their choosing. Specializing in opera/classical and in musical theatre, she also works with rock, pop and jazz singers.
- Bel Canto classical techniques
- Contemporary Commericial methods developed by Seth Riggs, Lisa Popeil, Jeannette LoVetri
- Opera coaching studied with Ann Baltz, Brent McMunn, Michael Carson
- Musical theatre audition/performance: David Craig, Karen Morrow, John Hall
Private Piano LessonsBeginning through Intermediate Levels
Learn technique, theory, musicianship - all in a relaxed and funsetting. With over 30 years experience in teaching, Marian Bodnar shares her knowledge and passion for music in private lessons.
Piano lessons are offered at 30 and 60 minute time blocks. Students are taught using several methods including Faber, Bastien and Alfred. Theory and technique are crucial parts of all lessons.
Piano students are also encouraged to participate in the Certificate of Merit program, with evaluations in Spring every year. Repertoire for Certificate of Merit includes additional song books, theory and technique books.
Piano students are given the opportunity to participate in two recitals per year.
Music Studio Policy
Goals
Tuition
is set at fair compensation for the benefits offered to each student.
This includes the teacher’s total involvement
as a music educator as well as time spent in lessons. Outside the
studio involvement includes: going to music store and selecting books
for
students, recitals, continuing
education, journals, workshops, seminars and membership in professional
organizations.
Lessons are scheduled in half hour or one hour increments.
Payment
Tuition for lessons is paid monthly.
Tuition is due the first week of the month, on your lesson day, whether
or not you attend that lesson.
Accepted forms of payment are cash or check. There will be a $20 fee
for returned checks. A late fee of $10 will be added to payments
made after the 1st lesson of the month.
Fees
The studio operates on a two-semester calender (Sept-Dec, Jan-May)
with payment on a monthly basis and with summers operating on
different scheduling. Individual lessons may be booked at a higher
rate.
Monthly Lesson Fees:
Voice
30 min/week $160
60 min/week $320
Piano
30 min/week $120
60 min/week $240
Individual Lesson Fees:
Voice
30 min $45
60 min $85
Piano
30 min $35
60 min $70
Cancellations and Make-Ups
Make-ups for missed lessons are honored only if at least 24 hours
advance notice has been given.
Make-ups expire two months from the missed lesson.
Only three make-ups will be offered per term. (Sept-Dec, Jan-May,
June-August)
Practice
Daily
practice is vital to a successful singing experience. 30 minutes a
day, 5 times per week, is
suggested for beginners. As the
student’s
repertoire becomes more difficult, longer sessions will be needed.
It is the student's responsibility to come prepared
for each lesson (sheet music, recorder or tape, notebook, pencil, water bottle,
etc).
The
studio will not be open on the following days:
Good
Friday and Easter
4th
of July
Thanksgiving weekend
2
weeks at Christmas
2 weeks in August
(714) 879-2125
