We offer private instruction in most musical instruments, including:
Guitar (electric, acoustic and classical), Piano, Voice, Drums and Percussion,
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (electric and acoustic), Trumpet, Trombone and low
brass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Mandolin and Ukulele.
Instruction is organized into three areas of concentration, or departments: Conservatory
for classical music, Jazz Studies and Rock and Contemporary music. All departments
and instruments have the following rates.
Half-Hour Private Lessons
$30 per lesson, billed monthly
One-Hour Private Lessons
$56 per lesson, billed monthly
Parents, siblings or friends can study together for an additional $5 per 30 minute
lesson.
SPMCC Master Teacher Program
South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory offers the opportunity to study
at an advanced and rigorous level through our master teacher program. Master
teachers have achieved exemplary professional status, possess a Master’s degree
or above, and have been teaching for SPMC&C four or more years. Students
studying in our master teacher program receive 45-minute lessons and monthly
master class performance seminars. Master track students are strongly encouraged
to take Music Theory and relevant ensemble classes as well.
Master teacher rates are $55 per 45-minute lesson and are billed monthly.
We offer master lessons with:
Yvette Deveroux, Violin,
Viola
Almer Imamovic, Classical
Guitar
Jessica Pierce, Flute
Don Preston, Piano and
Keyboards
Recitals
SPMCC hosts student recitals in the fall and spring. Students are recommended
for these performances by their individual instructors. All non-adult students
are expected to perform during the school year.
Policies
All enrolled students are required to register for our convenient automatic billing
program. Lesson fess will automatically be withdrawn from the account of your
choice, checking, savings account or credit/debit card on the 25th of each month
for upcoming lessons in following month.
A fee of $10 will be added for cards or accounts that are declined.
Absences/Cancellations
Students are permitted 2 cancellations per 4-month lesson period. Cancelled lessons
(up to 2) can be made up by scheduling them with SPMCC staff. Make-up lessons
must be scheduled within two weeks of the cancellation.
To cancel a lesson call South Pasadena Music Center at least 24 -hours in advance
of the scheduled lesson or by informing the SPMCC staff, NOT the instructor.
Students will not be allowed a make-up for cancellations made the same day as
their scheduled lesson.
Lateness
Students who arrive late to their lesson will be given the remainder of their
allotted lesson time.
Stopping Your Lessons
If you wish to discontinue taking lessons, please inform us in writing. This
can be done by sending an email to sopasmusic@sbcglobal.net, or filling out a
simple form with an SPMC&C staff member. Please note that any paid lessons
remaining are non refundable. Remaining paid lessons can held for a period of
6 months should you wish to resume lessons. Remaining lessons can also be transferred
to family members, friends or donated to our scholarship fund.
If We Cancel a Lesson
If South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory cancels a lesson due to teacher
illness or other contingency, you will be notified in advance and not be charged
for the lesson.
If a teacher is late for a lesson, you will receive your full lesson time.
Our instructors are top musicians who are active in their professional fields
of endeavor. Although we make every effort to provide consistency in instruction,
occasionally our instructors have engagements and may be unavailable to teach
a specific lesson. In these cases we will provide a well-qualified substitute
instructor from our staff.
Payment for Ensembles and Classes
Fees per class are listed with class descriptions. Fees are due in full prior
to attending the first class. Fees will be pro-rated for those registering after
the semester starts. Cancellation Policy for Ensembles and Classes
No refunds will be granted after the first class day. There is a $25 processing
fee for cancellations or program changes later than three weeks before session
start date. Full refunds will be issued for any sessions cancelled by South Pasadena
Music Center.
Fees and Payment
All enrolled students are required to register for our convenient automatic billing
program. Lesson fess will automatically be withdrawn from the account of your
choice, checking, savings account or credit/debit card on the 25th of each month
for lessons in following month.
A fee of $10 will be added for cards or accounts that are declined.
Absences/Cancellations
Students are permitted 2 cancellations per 4-month lesson period. Cancelled lessons
(up to 2) can be made up by scheduling them with SPMCC staff. Make-up lessons
must be scheduled within two weeks of the cancellation.
To cancel a lesson call South Pasadena Music Center at least 24 -hours in advance
of the scheduled lesson or by informing the SPMCC staff, NOT the instructor.
Students will not be allowed a make-up for cancellations made the same day as
their scheduled lesson.
Lateness
Students who arrive late to their lesson will be given the remainder of their
allotted lesson time.
Stopping Your Lessons
If you wish to discontinue taking lessons, please inform us in writing. This
can be done by sending an email to sopasmusic@sbcglobal.net, or filling out a
simple form with an SPMC&C staff member. Please note that any paid lessons
remaining are non refundable. Remaining paid lessons can held for a period of
6 months should you wish to resume lessons. Remaining lessons can also be transferred
to family members, friends or donated to our scholarship fund.
If We Cancel a Lesson
If South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory cancels a lesson due to teacher
illness or other contingency, you will be notified in advance and not be charged
for the lesson.
If a teacher is late for a lesson, you will receive your full lesson time.
Our instructors are top musicians who are active in their professional fields
of endeavor. Although we make every effort to provide consistency in instruction,
occasionally our instructors have engagements and may be unavailable to teach
a specific lesson. In these cases we will provide a well-qualified substitute
instructor from our staff.
Payment for Ensembles and Classes
Fees per class are listed in this bulletin with class descriptions. Fees are
due in full prior to attending the first class.
Cancellation Policy for Ensembles and Classes
No full refunds will be granted after the first class day. There is a $25 processing
fee for cancellations or program changes later than three weeks before session
start date. Full refunds will be issued for any sessions cancelled by South Pasadena
Music Center.
There are no refunds if you leave a class or classes during a session.
All classes are subject to minimum and maximum enrollments.
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