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One month (4 weeks) of lessons costs $200. In months with 5 weeks, the total balance will be $250.

Lessons are 1 hour long, once per week, paid by the month.

Jacob teaches at his home studio in Dundee. He will send the address upon finalizing scheduling.

There is! Lessons are held in Jacob’s home studio adjacent to a sitting/waiting area. Adult supervision is strongly recommended for children under high school age.

For guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele: A decent insturment, a guitar pick, and a spiral bound, one-subject notebook. If you’re using an electric guitar there is an amplifier here that you may use for your lesson.

For piano: A spiral bound, one subject notebook. 

For all students: Let’s decide on a good text to use at the first lesson. Bring your materials for every lesson to help keep track of progress.

We will find a time slot that works for your schedule. Your lesson spot is once per week for one hour. I schedule by the month so your spot is reserved for one month at a time.

You will pay for a month of lessons before your first lesson each month. The price depends on whether there are 4 or 5 weeks per month.

For example: If there are 5 Tuesdays in April, it will cost $250 for 5 lessons. If there are 4 Tuesdays in May, it will cost $200 for 4 lessons.

No lessons will be held on holidays.

When there is a holiday lessons will not be held and you won’t be charged.

In months with 4 weeks, the cost is $200. In months with 5 weeks, the cost is $250. Pay for the lessons at the beginning of the month.

Due to limited scheduling space Jacob has to charge for his schedule time. That’s why he tries to find a time slot that works best for your schedule!

Jacob respects your time and business and does not make a habit of cancelling. Most importantly, he is excited about your musical development and consistency is of the essence.

In the unlikely event that Jacob has to miss a lesson for any reason, he will notify you and honor your time. He can reschedule your lesson, add a credit to your account for the following month, or issue a refund – your choice!

Jacob does not offer pro-rated months. Lessons start at the beginning of the month, so you will be added to the next month’s schedule. Payment is for the month.

Every student is on a month-to-month basis. You only pay for and commit to one month at a time, no obligation for renewal.

All students welcome, from ages five to one hundred and five. Lessons are for the absolute beginner, the well seasoned veteran, and every level of development in between.

Recitals and performances are highly recommended but not required. Performances are on an individual basis. If a student is interested in performance, Jacob will help facilitate an in-studio recital or public recital.

Because you deserve to express yourself. It feels good. For fun. Music is a healthy outlet. Play music when you’re feeling down and play music when you feeling up. Every human is capable of musical expression. 

Jacob will match your enthusiasm and make learning music/your instrument fun and easy! He has a track record for success with student like you.

Jacob will make it a priority to get to know you and clarify your personal music needs and goals. A seven-year-old at their first guitar lesson will have very different needs from a fifty-seven-year-old taking up piano for the second time after taking lessons as a child. Jacob is extremely sensitive to each student’s individual musical needs. Exercises and drills will be created that will address each short coming discovered along the way. It’s all about setting achievable short term goals and then working your way through the process. 

Anything with a guitar emphasis that you are interested in, from rock to blues, jazz to funk, pop to country, folk to classical! Jacob will use what ever you’re interested in to make studies and drills for your development.

If you’re not sure what kind of music you like, no problem! Jacob will work with you to figure that out together. 

Enjoy music daily! Progress is a result of priority. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours a day depending on your ability to organize it into your daily schedule. You can even break up your work into 5-15 minute intervals throughout the course of the day!

Logging your practice routine in your lesson notebook is a great way to nurture consistency. Bring your notebook to every lesson to help keep track of progress and review with Jacob.

Yes, your lesson will be on the same day and at the same time each week.

Not a problem! If you find that we are not a good fit after a month of lessons, there is no obligation to continue.

If Jacob’s schedule is full, you will be added to a waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified via email.