Music / Dance Opportunities for Homeschoolers.....
Guitar Lessons - Carolina Deason
Introduction to Guitar (ages 6 to adult) for students who have no prior
guitar experience and want to learn more about the guitar.
This class is a great way to learn the basics of guitar in a group setting
before moving on to private lessons. Topics covered- structure of guitar,
string/note names, chords, strumming, and reading music notes. Class is
conducted in a fun environment where students learn real songs they can play
for the family!
Classes meet for 45 minutes.
Location /Day / Time: The Homeschool Room in Matthews,
Tuesdays 2:30-3:15 and Thursdays 11:00-11:45
Cost: Monthly Fee of $60 plus 1 time book fee of $15
Material Needed: Guitar (any style guitar acceptable. Email me for
suggestions)
Private Guitar Lessons (ages 6 to adult) for students who want
one-on-one instruction in guitar. This class is great for kids and adults!
Each 30 minute private lesson is tailored to the learning level of the
student. Topics covered- structure of guitar, string/note names, chords,
strumming, and reading music notes.
Class is conducted in a fun environment where students learn real songs they
can play for the family!
Location /Day / Time: The Homeschool Room in Matthews,
Times available Tuesdays 3:30-4:00 or 4:00-4:30 and
Thursdays 12:30-1:00, 1:00-1:30, 1:30-2:00
Cost: Monthly Fee of $60 plus 1 time book fee of $15
Material Needed: Guitar (any style guitar acceptable. Email me for
suggestions)
To register or for more information please call (704-618-3718) or e-mail
cedeason@gmail.com
Teacher Profile: My name is Caroline Deason, a homeschool graduate and recent
graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
I am a worship leader at Community Fellowship Church in Matthews and work with
a local music ministry to develop a worship generation with
today’s youth. I have studied music for 14 years while playing the violin,
cello, drums, piano, and guitar. I am a classically trained
musician in the Suzuki method and have a love of teaching. I have played in
the Charlotte Junior Youth Orchestra (cello), string ensembles,
and performed in Raleigh, NC with Dove Award winning artist, Aaron Shust.
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Piano Lessons by Michelle Sailer
I will be offering private piano lessons out of my apartment in the North
Charlotte area, starting in January.
I will be graduating from UNCC in December with a B.A. degree in music.
I have experience teaching piano and have studied piano pedagogy. I
have been taking lessons myself for 12 years, and it was a wonderful part
of my own homeschool experience growing up.
The lessons will be $22 per half hour. You may contact me by email at
mcsailer@uncc.edu,
or by phone, at 336-671-9402. I look forward to sharing my love of music with
my new students! Thank you! Michelle Sailer
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Christen Stephens
Private Lessons in Flute, Piano, and Cello
(located by South Potter Rd. and Hwy 84 in Wesley Chapel)
With over ten years of teaching experience, Christen Stephens teaches flute,
piano, and cello lessons to students of all ages.
She was homeschooled through grade school and has a Bachelor of Music
Education from UNCC where she earned her K-12 teaching license.
For more information you can reach Christen at:
Email – music@christenstephens.com
Phone - (704) 275-1855
Website – www.christenstephens.com
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King David Christian Conservatory - Dance Lessons
Very Christ-centered and they do short devotions with the kids. It is run by a husband and wife team. They are wonderful. Their summer camp and fall schedule is on the following website http://www.kingdavidchristianconservatory.com/HomePage.htm Also, here is a list of classes offered:Ballet/Pointe; Modern Drama; Tap; Israeli Folk Dance; Private Voice Lessons; Jazz; African Dance; Private Piano Lessons;Hip Hop
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Dance to You Academy of Ballet
(located at 8329 Fairview Road, 1/2 mile from 485 on Fairview
Road)
The Academy offers a variety of dance lessons for all ages.
For more information click here to
visit their website.
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Musical Heirs is a choir for home schooled singers ages 10-14, boys
and girls. The choir, along with singing a variety of styles of music, learn
music theory and history. Weekly rehearsals take place on Tuesday afternoons at
Christ Covenant Church (800 Fullwood Ln., Matthews, NC 28105). They perform
several concerts throughout the year. Auditions are held through the month of
May. For more information, please go to the website at
musicalheirs.org or call
Barbara Van Patter at 704-846-3839.
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