Greetings! My name is Summer St. John, I’m nineteen years old and have been teaching piano for almost five years. I started learning piano at home when I was six, and started taking lessons at age nine. Since then I have not only developed a love for the instrument itself, but sharing the things I have learned through private lessons. I teach beginner-intermediate, note-reading or chord charts, as well as how to play by ear.
Ages 6-18
15 minute practice per day required
$20 per 30 min lesson
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Not Set
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Music Lessons (Voice): Jay Tatco-Nowak
Ages 8yr-18yr
Jay Tatco-Nowak
Spring 2023
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Tuesday - Practice Room A - 107: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
PRIVATE LESSONS -Voice. Improve singing and musicianship. Learn how to use your voice in a healthy way. Learn how to prepare for auditions. Bring music you are currently working on or want to work on. Plan to practice 30 minutes each day. $20 for 15 min.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Music Lessons (Voice): Jay Tatco-Nowak
Ages 8yr-18yr
Jay Tatco-Nowak
Fall 2022
Music
- Private Lessons
Schedule:
Monday - Practice Room A - 107: 11:00 am - 1:59 pm
Tuesday - Practice Room A - 107: 1:00 pm - 2:59 pm
Wednesday - Practice Room A - 107: 4:00 pm - 4:59 pm
Thursday - Practice Room A - 107: 11:00 am - 1:59 pm
Description:
PRIVATE LESSONS -Voice. Improve singing and musicianship. Learn how to use your voice in a healthy way. Learn how to prepare for auditions. Bring music you are currently working on or want to work on. Plan to practice 30 minutes each day. $20 for 15 min.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0.5
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$40.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Music Theory and Ear Training
Ages 10yr-18yr
Jay Tatco-Nowak
Spring 2023
Music
- Theory
Schedule:
Monday - Dance Studio B - 118: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This class will go over the fundamentals of music theory and sight reading. Students will learn the basics of how music is written and also develop the ear by learning how to identify different intervals and chords by hearing them. This class will involve some singing as it helps students identify intervals in their heads. This is a great class to develop musicianship, no matter what instrument you play.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$10.00
Musical Theater
Ages 7yr-19yr+
Rene Cooper
Fall 2023
Theater
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Hello and welcome! I'm delighted to introduce our exceptional class that aims to ignite a deep passion for the performing arts in our students. This one-of-a-kind program combines the pure joy of musical theater, the electrifying excitement of the circus, and the captivating art of acting, resulting in a truly enriching experience.
In this class, your children will have the wonderful opportunity to explore diverse aspects of the performing arts. Through a dynamic blend of engaging games, skits, music fundamentals, and dance instruction, they will embark on a journey that serves as the perfect introduction to this incredible world. It lays a strong foundation for their future involvement in performing arts classes.
Our main objective is to help students nurture their confidence, develop effective communication skills, and foster a spirit of cooperation—all while having an absolute blast on stage! Throughout the course, they will be exposed to vocal techniques, music theory, acting skills, the art of storytelling, movement techniques, captivating choreography, as well as essential rehearsal and performance skills. We will also emphasize the importance of stage etiquette, ensuring they understand the professional aspects of performing.
At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to showcase their growth and creativity in a small showcase that celebrates their achievements. Join us on this incredible journey where your children will not only have loads of fun but also develop invaluable skills that will shape and fuel their artistic aspirations. Get ready for an exciting adventure!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$180.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Musical Theater Jr.
Ages 5yr-8yr
Rene Cooper
Fall 2023
Theater
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Hello and welcome! I'm delighted to introduce our exceptional class that aims to ignite a deep passion for the performing arts in our young students. This one-of-a-kind program combines the pure joy of musical theater, the electrifying excitement of the circus, and the captivating art of acting, resulting in a truly enriching experience.
In this class, your children will have the wonderful opportunity to explore diverse aspects of the performing arts. Through a dynamic blend of engaging games, skits, music fundamentals, and dance instruction, they will embark on a journey that serves as the perfect introduction to this incredible world. It lays a strong foundation for their future involvement in performing arts classes.
Our main objective is to help students nurture their confidence, develop effective communication skills, and foster a spirit of cooperation—all while having an absolute blast on stage! Throughout the course, they will be exposed to vocal techniques, music theory, acting skills, the art of storytelling, movement techniques, captivating choreography, as well as essential rehearsal and performance skills. We will also emphasize the importance of stage etiquette, ensuring they understand the professional aspects of performing.
At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to showcase their growth and creativity in a small showcase that celebrates their achievements. Join us on this incredible journey where your children will not only have loads of fun but also develop invaluable skills that will shape and fuel their artistic aspirations. Get ready for an exciting adventure!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Musical Theater Jr.
Ages 5yr-8yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2024
Theater
- Improv
Schedule:
Tuesday - Dance Studio B - 118: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
Hello and welcome! I'm delighted to introduce our exceptional class that aims to ignite a deep passion for the performing arts in our young students. This one-of-a-kind program combines the pure joy of musical theater, the electrifying excitement of the circus, and the captivating art of acting, resulting in a truly enriching experience. In this class, your children will have the wonderful opportunity to explore diverse aspects of the performing arts. Through a dynamic blend of engaging games, skits, music fundamentals, and dance instruction, they will embark on a journey that serves as the perfect introduction to this incredible world. It lays a strong foundation for their future involvement in performing arts classes. Our main objective is to help students nurture their confidence, develop effective communication skills, and foster a spirit of cooperation—all while having an absolute blast on stage! Throughout the course, they will be exposed to vocal techniques, music theory, acting skills, the art of storytelling, movement techniques, captivating choreography, as well as essential rehearsal and performance skills. We will also emphasize the importance of stage etiquette, ensuring they understand the professional aspects of performing. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to showcase their growth and creativity in a small showcase that celebrates their achievements. Join us on this incredible journey where your children will not only have loads of fun but also develop invaluable skills that will shape and fuel their artistic aspirations. Get ready for an exciting adventure! There will be a short performance May 23rd, details coming,
Requirements:
Assistants:
Abigail Fisher
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Musical Theater Kids Club
Ages 6yr-11yr
Rene Cooper
Fall 2022
Theater
Schedule:
Tuesday - Auditorium - 002: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
The child’s natural instinct for play is the foundation of the actor’s process. Using the game of make believe to get into the “shoes” of the character, we begin to play with the possibilities that game invites in us. In order to believe I am the character, I must begin to learn all I can about who “I” am in the role: what surrounds and affects me, what I know, where I have been and where I am going; what I want, and what I do to get it or to make it happen. We use improvisation to awaken and explore creative impulses. Theatre games and exercises expand imagination, awareness, concentration, expressiveness, and help build skills of communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Through text work designed for the young performer, we make strong, specific, meaningful connection to the language and circumstances of the play, bringing the author’s words to life. Through acting, young people gain compassionate insight about themselves and about the world around them; gain poise and confidence; develop problem-solving skills; and engage with peers. The musical Newsies and other group ensemble pieces will be the focus for our group collaboration with no performance for the first semester.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$180.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Musical Theater Kids Club
Ages 6yr-11yr
Rene Cooper
Spring 2023
Theater
Schedule:
Tuesday - Auditorium - 002: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
The child’s natural instinct for play is the foundation of the actor’s process. Using the game of make believe to get into the “shoes” of the character, we begin to play with the possibilities that game invites in us. In order to believe I am the character, I must begin to learn all I can about who “I” am in the role: what surrounds and affects me, what I know, where I have been and where I am going; what I want, and what I do to get it or to make it happen. We use improvisation to awaken and explore creative impulses. Theatre games and exercises expand imagination, awareness, concentration, expressiveness, and help build skills of communication, cooperation, and collaboration. Through text work designed for the young performer, we make strong, specific, meaningful connection to the language and circumstances of the play, bringing the author’s words to life. Through acting, young people gain compassionate insight about themselves and about the world around them; gain poise and confidence; develop problem-solving skills; and engage with peers. The musical Newsies and other group ensemble pieces will be the focus for our group collaboration. There will be no formal performance for this class, but we may perform at the craft faire in the spring.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$180.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Ages 10yr-18yr
Jay Tatco-Nowak
Winter/Spring 2021
Music
- Vocal
Schedule:
Wednesday - Preschool A - 131: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Specialty - Musical Theater Ensemble will focus on the skills required to be an ensemble member of a musical. We will focus mainly on singing and acting. We will learn to find out how the story is told through the music and how to find our character onstage. We will learn basic singing techniques, harmony, and acting techniques in order to create a compelling character.