Brookline Music School Private Instruction

   25 Kennard Road
   Brookline, MA 02445
   Phone: 617.277.4593
   Fax: 617.277.4437
   info@bmsmusic.org

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Private Instruction 4 years and up
2008

Private lessons are the cornerstone of our educational offerings, and we welcome students of all ages, abilities and levels of experience. The School believes that the right match of student and teacher is vital to a student’s progress, pleasure of learning and enjoyment of music. After an initial consultation, the student is assigned to a faculty member whose teaching style most closely complements the student’s learning style and personality. New students are asked to complete a registration form and contact the office to schedule lessons.

Contact Margaret Denton (Ext. 243) or Frank Pesci (Ext. 233)
Registration & Payment

Private tuition includes:
w Weekly private lessons (2 semesters of 16 weeks each)
w Workshops / Evaluation Week in place of one lesson during Spring semester
w Multiple student recitals and concerts
w Special workshops and master classes
w Written progress report in Term I
w Phone conference evaluation in Term II

Private Lesson Locations
Private lessons are held in Kennard House and in the following Brookline Public Schools: Baker, Brookline High School, Devotion, Driscoll, Heath, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pierce and Runkle. Lessons are also offered at the Brookline Senior Center. (A map of these locations can be found in our catalogue)

Instruction available for:
Accordion, Baritone/Euphonium, Banjo, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Creative Movement, Drum Set, Flute, Early Childhood, French Horn, Guitar & Bass Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord, Marimba, Music Technology, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Theory, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukelele, Viola, Violin, Vocal Coaching and Voice.

2007-2008 PRIVATE TUITION RATES
                      Per Term   Per Year
30 minutes      $600         $1200
45 minutes      $840         $1680
60 minutes      $1080       $2160
All students pay an annual registration fee: $30/person, $45/family.

Schedule
Term I and Term II comprise 16 weeks each for private instruction.
Please see a detailed 2006-07 calendar in the catalogue for start/end dates.
Fall Term begins Thursday, September 6, 2007
Spring Term begins Friday, January 25, 2008

Trial Lessons
A trial lesson provides a combined lesson and consultation prior to enrollment in regularly scheduled individual instruction. The lesson gives prospective students a no-obligation opportunity to try an instrument or become familiar with a teacher. Private rates apply for trial lessons.

Evaluations April 14-19, 2008
One week in the spring is devoted to a workshop/evaluation week for all private instruction students. In order for all students and faculty to participate, these hour-long workshops take the place of the regular private lesson that week. Each department determines the exact format in a relaxed, supportive environment, where the teachers select the materials their students present.

Registration & Payment