About Music Lessons
Lessons and practice assignments are tailored to each student’s individual goals, abilities, and learning style. While musical concepts stay the same, the way that each person grasps them is unique. We develop a customized approach to get the student on the right musical path. In addition to voice lessons and a variety of instruments we cover general music knowledge that’s applicable to the student: songwriting, music theory, ear training, composition, improvisation, rhythm, harmony, and melody.
Lessons Include:
– Positive patient sessions
– Music fundamentals [rhythm, melody, harmony]
– Music Creativity [improvisation, songwriting, composition]
– Custom practice sheets
– Email support
– Folder with lesson materials
– Lessons based on music you choose
– Performance opportunities
Studio Location & Directions
Franklin Square Building, Suite 101
1 Franklin Street
Geneva, NY 14456
The main entrance is on Exchange Street. When you enter you’ll immediately see a set of stairs. Head down and look for my studio door all the way to the right.
Scheduling
Single Session
All lessons are offered by appointment only, at our teaching studios in downtown Geneva, NY. Sessions are typically between 8:00am—8:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 8:00am–6:00pm on Fridays; 10:00am–4:00pm on Saturdays. Individual lessons are offered on a first-come basis and subject to the individual teacher’s availability.
SINGLE SESSION | $50
– Single 45min session
SUPER SESSION | $75
– Single 90min session
Monthly Plans
Students/Parents may pay monthly to lock in a set day and time for weekly lessons. All lesson fees are collected at the first lesson of each calendar month. A typical calendar month provides four weeks of lessons. Months with five weeks provide built-in make-up lessons (the fees are the same, but we meet for five lessons). This covers any previous or future absences.
ROOTS PLAN | $100/month
– Weekly 30min sessions (4 weeks)
GROWTH PLAN | $180/month *
— Weekly 60min sessions (4 weeks)
HARVEST PLAN | $240/month
— Weekly 90min sessions (4 weeks)
NURTURE PLAN | $420/quarter **
—Weekly 60 min sessions (12 weeks)
* Most popular ** Best value
Attendance
All programs are based on four lessons each month. Students/Parents are responsible for their reserved time slot. If a student is absent from their weekly lesson (for any reason) it is NOT the responsibility of the teacher to make up the lesson. However, months with five weeks provide an opportunity to make-up lessons missed or cancelled by the student/parent. If your instructor cancels then a make-up lesson will be arranged at their earliest convenience at no extra charge.
Fees + Payments
All fees include actual lesson time, travel time/expenses, lesson preparation time and basic lesson materials.
Payments
Payment is to be received the first week of each month to avoid interrupting lessons. Payments can be made by Cash, Check, PayPal, or Credit/Debit Card. Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to: Ostaga Music LLC.
Discounts
Students that start after the first week of the month will receive a prorated amount for the remainder of the month. Further discounts may be applied for senior citizens or former students from Noisy Neighbor Music and Harmony Elementary school. Discounts or credits to the current month are never applied for lessons missed in previous months.
Refunds – Ostaga Music LLC has a NO REFUND policy.
In emergency situations that make it impossible to continue future lessons a partial refund may be granted in the form of an Ostaga Music Gift Certificate. All refunds are at the discretion of Ostaga Music LLC and are NOT implied or authorized by the terms of this lesson agreement. Refund requests must be submitted in writing. If granted, a gift certificate for the refund will be delivered via US Mail within sixy [60] days time.
Student Responsibilities
Materials
Students are responsible for the purchase of their own instruments, books, and materials needed for the lessons. Your instructor will provide custom lesson/practice sheets developed for the student.
Practice
Your instructor will guide you on how much practice is ideal and how to organize practice time. Students are encouraged to practice daily. Once the instructor is gone it is up the student to do their part by practicing and reviewing the material. Progress will be made most quickly by those students who maintain regular practicing time. Parents are encouraged to get involved with the students practice. Take time to listen to your child play what they have learned. Also encourage them to create their own musical ideas. Creating a set time for practicing in the students daily routine is a good way to become involved.
Privacy Notice:
Michael will be developing and designing custom music lesson pages, exercises and worksheets. These pages are the exclusive property Music Lessons Plus+ and protected by international copyright laws. Each student is allowed to use provided materials freely. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.
Questions? Contact Michael Gonzalez (owner/lead instructor) directly any time via email (learn@ostagamusic.com) or call/text (315-670-1085).