Lessons

Overview​

With a strong emphasis on fundamentals and musicianship, Annaka Helps her students to foster a sense of love for music while developing musical literacy.

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Instrumental music lessons typically include:

• Music Theory

• Aural Skills

• Singing

• Sight reading

• Technique exercises

• Performance Opportunities

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Instruments

First and foremost, by enrolling in the Imperfect Music Studio you are taking music lessons, with the goal to develop musicianship, learning to play an instrument is just the channel for that musicianship.

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Annaka teaches the following instruments:

• Clarinet, bass clarinet (ages 10+)

• Saxophone (ages 10+)

• Flute (ages 10+)

• Piano (ages 6+)

• Group early childhood music classes (ages 0-5)

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In addition, Annaka also teaches private music theory lessons.

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Personalization

As much as possible, lessons are tailored to each individual student. Prior to starting music lessons, I will schedule a call with the parent or student to discuss the student's interests, goals, and strengths & weaknesses, as well as parental expectations. This will help me prepare for the individual student as well as ensure we are a good fit for one another. I'm also happy to schedule a short introductory lesson to show you the studio and meet the student.

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Once lessons have started, I love when students make requests to learn specific songs and share their interests. This allows the student to stay engaged, while also developing skills to help them advance as musicians.

Select Student Accomplishments​

• Acceptance to: Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Northern Colorado, Florida State University 

• Colorado & Ohio All-State Bands

• ​​​Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

• University of Colorado Boulder Honor Band

• Colorado Ambassadors of Music European Tour

• Detroit Civic Wind Symphony​​

• Top ratings at Solo & Ensemble festivals​

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Rates & Policies

 

Students enrolling in the Imperfect Music Studio pay a flat monthly fee for lessons, regardless of the number of lessons in the month. Some months may have five lessons, while others may only have two. All rates consider holidays and occasional absences.

 

Payment for the lessons are due at the first lesson of each month. Acceptable payments include check (Made payable to the Imperfect Music Studio) or by credit card via Square.

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All cancellations require 24 hours advance notice. With advance notice, students may switch to a virtual format, swap lesson times with another student, send in a video for feedback, or (one time per semester) schedule a make up lesson during the designated make up week.

Questions?

 

Contact Annaka directly for any questions you have (annaka@imperfectmusician.com). She looks forward to hearing from you!