Discover the Joy of Music!
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Lessons are offered on violin, viola, guitar, piano or mandolin
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Lessons are taught in person at Richmond Congregational Church
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Rates are $40 per 30 minute lesson or $120 for the month (4 lessons)
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Contact alexrcharpentier@gmail.com to schedule your lesson
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Review the lesson policies at the bottom of this page
Experience
2023
Masters in Music Education
Vermont State University Castleton, VT
2012
B.A. in Music Education
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
2010-Present
Orchestra Classroom and Private Lesson Experience
What I Offer:
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Private Music Lessons for ages 5 and up
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Instruments I teach
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Violin
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Viola
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Guitar
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Piano
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Mandolin
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Classical technique with modern applications
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Music theory, sight reading, and performance coaching
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Patient, encouraging and personalized teaching
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Experience with many styles and applications of music
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Classical
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Folk and Traditional
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Rock and Pop
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Improvisation and composition
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Lesson Policies
Rates
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Lesson rates are $40 per half hour lesson or $120 per month.
Scheduling
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Lesson times are reserved weekly or bi-weekly at a consistent time
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Rescheduling is subject to availability and requires at least 24 hours notice
Attendance and Cancelations
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Canceling a lesson within 24 hours for a non-emergent reason will result in a 50% charge
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A make up lesson time will be offered online if an in person time is unavailable
Payment
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Tuition is due monthly on the first lesson of the month.
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Payment can be made by cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal
Practice and Preparedness Expectations
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Students are expected to practice regularly between lessons.
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Parental involvement in practice time is recommended for younger students
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Students must maintain their instrument and come to each lesson with all materials and music
Termination Policy
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Two week's notice is required to end lessons.
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I reserve the right to discontinue lessons due to lack of practice, attendance issues, or behavior concerns.