Welcome
Making music is a truly rewarding and worthwhile experience. Not only does it create an avenue of expression, studying music results in improved cognitive function, self-esteem, cross-curricular connections, perseverance, confidence, self-worth, awareness of other cultures, communication skills, language skills, and so much more! I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of musical exploration and to assisting you in meeting your goals.
What to Expect from Me:
You can expect instruction from a carefully considered and studied pedagogical point of view. You will learn the fundamentals of breathing, healthy sound production, stage presence, sight reading, and theory. These goals can be achieved through singing any genre: opera, musical theater/Broadway, pop, jazz, blues, rock, indie; you name it!
What I Expect from You:
Consistent attendance and quality practice are key to success. A good, willing attitude to learn and explore and kindness to yourself as you navigate a new skill set.
What to Have Nearby During your Lessons:
- Computer or iPad
- Reliable internet connection
- Music (copied, in a binder) - Either music, or resources to obtain/purchase music will be provided (in compliance with copyright laws)
- Water
- Pencil
- For piano lessons, a piano or keyboard is necessary - a keyboard app will not suffice for piano practice!
Studio Location:
Currently offering virtual lessons and lessons in the student's home from Canton, MI. Weekly lessons will be given on either Zoom, Facetime or Skype, at the preference of the student and instructor.
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Lesson Fees:
Piano lessons are encouraged in half hour increments. Voice lessons for ages 9 -13 are encouraged as half hour durations. Voice lessons for ages 14 and over are encouraged in hour increments. Please contact for tuition information.
Payment:
- Payment for the month is due before the first lesson of that month
- Credit card payments are accepted via PayPal on the website
- If you require a different form of payment, please contact Ms. Kasmier
- Payments received after the first of the month may result in a late fee
Attendance/Cancellation Policy:
- Students are expected to arrive in the predetermined/designated online platform meeting room at their scheduled lesson time.
- Students must provide cancellation notice 24 hours in advance of the scheduled lesson, with exception of sickness (fever, etc). Please contact Ms. Kasmier via TEXT MESSAGE. Lessons where singing is not possible will be spent working on breathing techniques, humming, theory, interpretation, speaking through pronunciation, etc. It is always time well spent! Lessons cancelled less than 24 hours in advance will NOT be refunded and will be made up at Ms. Kasmier’s discretion.
- If the student has a conflict with their lesson, makeup lessons will only be offered in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor, when more than 24 hour notice is given.
- If Ms. Kasmier has lesson conflicts, make-up lessons will be offered in a timely manner.
- Students are expected to prioritize their lesson time each week. Be sure to check your schedule for upcoming rehearsals, performances, vacations, and other foreseeable conflicts.
- In cases of technical difficulties by either instructor or student, a make-up lesson will be offered when available.
- Lessons are taught consecutively. If tardiness occurs, this time cannot be made up, as this affects other lessons that day.
Communication
- If you anticipate a late arrival or need to cancel within 24 hours, please TEXT Ms. Kasmier
- Less time-sensitive information can be sent either via email or by leaving a voicemail
- Please communicate any learning accommodations that can be made in order to enhance your learning experience
- Ms. Kasmier reserves the right to change, amend, and add to the above studio policies, and will notify students of changes as applicable