More about Ashley as a
Private Teacher
Ashley uses her range of classical & contemporary vocal/studio experience, her traditionally trained & “play-by-ear” piano methods, and her choral, small-ensemble & solo teaching expertise to help vocally and musically prepare students in grade-school, college & beyond for auditions, performances, and other challenges or opportunities that may arise.
Musicianship and technique are at the core of every lesson, but the repertoire is catered towards the student’s ability, needs, goals, and interests.
LESSONS
Consider lessons for the following areas
Voice Lessons
Recommended Age: 13 – Adult
- Learn healthy tone production and body alignment, musicality, sight-reading/ear-training.
- Repertoire to fit your interests and vocal needs may include folk, art songs, arias, musical theater, pop, and rock.
- Lessons can assist in preparing for auditions, lead roles, solos, repertoire for district/state festivals, college prep., etc.
- Styles: traditional/classical, choral, jazz, folk, pop, rock, musical theater, belting (belting not appropriate for all voice-types and ages)
- Basic piano skills can be included upon request.
- Specific repertoire books may either be purchased independently or cost may be added to weekly payment.
Beginner Piano/Theory Lessons
Recommended Age: 5-adult
- Learning will include “by ear” and traditional notation (traditional notation not recommended for students under age 6).
- Learn ergonomically correct hand placement/posture, musicality, music theory
- Repertoire will fit your interests and skill level. Lessons can assist in preparing for high-school performing ensembles and theory classes, college piano proficiency placement, section leader responsibilities, etc.
- Specific method/repertoire books may either be purchased independently or cost may be added to weekly payment
Pop-Piano/Lead-Sheet/Songwriting Lessons
Recommended Age: 12 – Adult
- Learn basics of lyric and melodic writing including “hooks.”
- Learn how to read a lead-sheet, chord progressions, music theory, and musicianship skills.
- Learn how to perform your songs confidently.
STUDIO APPLICATION
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