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INSTRUCTION

The instruction at NYCGS is all 1 on 1 CUSTOMIZED according to each unique
situation and the specific needs, desires and requests of each individual student.

Rather than any one, single method, a composit of various schools, methods and
sources
are used. Including those suggested by the student him/herself ( while
preserving the teacher - student relationship )
Involvement range from learning
songs in a casual manner to professional career advice or mentor relationship.

 

LEVELS
ALL LEVELS of Proficiency Taught -
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED
.
All Ages, from age 9 and Up
.




STYLES
All styles are taught. Eventhough certain techniques are associated with certain styles
- style is not an instrumental techniquein itself. Rather traditional techniques are commonly
adapted and adjusted to a style. So knowing the rudiments is a safe bet. However playing
songs that relates to oneself can if done right be not only satisfactory, but sometimes also
even the best replacements for plain excercises.



" DURATION, SETUP, FRAMEWORK and LESSON FORMAT
- How long is each lesson and / or session" ?


A SINGLE SESSION is AN HOUR ( firm ) While often, with children 30-45 min. appears to be
a reasonable timeframe for a lesson. NYCGS is currently not offering shorter lessons than the hour.

A DOUBLE SESSION is simply a longer session ( than a single ) that lasts 2 HOURS ( firm ) and is ideal
or suitable for intermediate to advanced students in need of more playing and / or composing together with
the teacher during sessions. A double session also makes sense for those who travel far or are for other
reasons unable to keep a regular commute routine. The double lesson reduces the hourly rate significantly.

 

Progressive discounts
Weekly, bi-weekly or REGULAR students ( in a cycle or not ) gets a DISCOUNT DEAL.

Meaning by deciding upon getting either 3, 10 or more lessons, and then paying for it
in advance, this commitment then renders them a substantial discount. A mutually beneficial
investement in the planned instruction. The discounts, bulk or package deals vary some,
all depending on. So unless familiar with the studio, it's best to decide on this after 1-2 lessons
when the objectives and means to meet them are more realized
. Typically a 3 lesson discount
deal is available. Common is also a 10 LESSON PACK that gives a substantial discount.
A "session pack" is a double or triple lesson deal designed
for intermediate to advanced
students interested in or in need of a player-workshop type of arranged situation and setup.
Note that all packages are to be used up within three months from the date of purchase.

 

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation 24 hours before a scheduled appointment
is the policy endorsed. For mutual respect for the situation
and process. If with shorter notice than this, the student
will lose his or her lesson.

 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Please note that eventhough it is fraudelent to infringe on a registered business activity.
Parts of the structure of thetext and of the program outline and content above are frequently
more or less copied by others both in the New York City area and elsewhere offering music instruction.

Although charging a similar price, and advertising a seemingly similar programmatic content, very few of these
do have comparable credentials, experience or level of educator and / or musician expertise
( unfortunately and
fraudelently so, very common is for those
"posing as established professional educators and / or musicians"
to achieve an attractive surface through either bending the facts, using something that sound credible, i.e.
an academic degree from a reputed College or University - although
this may not be a Music Degree )

Therefore, the prospective student is strongly adviced to carefully monitor the facility, the teacher at hand
and his / her activity. And to seek the advice of someone truly knowledgeable, before choosing a private
music teacher, educational studio or school. Similarly,
The less experienced, novice or aspiring teacher
colleaugue is in organizing his or her educator profile and facility, strongly adviced to take into account
the level of proficience and reputation within the music community as a whole, locally and Internationally.

 

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