Beginner training plan
Your first lessonDuring our first lesson we will evaluate your current level of playing, your goals, and what you want to get out of lessons.
Lesson 2-3In lessons 2-3 we’ll structure an individualized lesson and practice plan for that is tailored to your specific abilities and goals.
Lesson 4-10By lessons 4-10 we should start to see significant improvement in tone, reading abilities and overall musicality. We’ll focus on scales, technique building routines, tone exercises such as long tones, and progressing through etudes or solo pieces.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen teaching younger children, the focus is on high energy, gamification, and short, structured activities to match their attention spans. Lessons should be broken down into 5-to 10-minute blocks that alternate between physical movement (like clapping rhythms or marching to a beat) and instrument time. Instead of heavy music theory jargon, use imaginative metaphors and reward systems to keep them engaged. The goal here is to foster a sense of play, curiosity, and immediate success so they look forward to coming back each week.
Working with teenagersWith teenagers, the approach shifts from gamification to collaboration, autonomy, and identity building. At this stage, students want a say in their repertoire, so integrating their favorite genres-whether pop, jazz, or video game soundtracks—is crucial for keeping them motivated. Lessons should feel more like a mentorship, focusing on the mechanics of how to practice efficiently, setting long-term goals, and using music as a creative outlet or form of self-expression. You are no longer just guiding them through a method book; you are helping them develop their own artistic voice and problem-solving skills.
