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- Pop Bass
- Rock Bass
- Classical Clarinet
- Jazz Clarinet
- Composition
- Ear Training
- Classical Flute
- Jazz Flute
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
- Electric / Rock Guitar
- Basic Music Theory
- Intermediate Music Theory
- Advanced Music Theory
- Jazz Piano
- Classical Piano
- Popular Piano
- All Other Piano
- Latin Piano
- Early Childhood Piano
- Beginning Piano
- Piccolo
- Classical Saxophone
- Jazz Saxophone
- Sight Singing
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Ernie Mansfield | Offering private lessons in
Berkeley, California |
Introduction
WHY CHOOSE ERNIE MANSFIELD?
1 - Over 25 years experience in music education, publication, and performance.
2 - I offer education in many different musical styles, including classical, jazz, rock, and pop.
3 - Brand new students are always welcome!
4 - I design a custom approach for each student.
5 - Conveniently located near North Berkeley BART with available parking.
6 - I work with all ages, from 4 years old through adulthood. It is never too late to start!
7 - Convenient automatic recurring payments taken via bank eCheck or credit card.
8 - I work closely with music publishers to find the best method books and materials.
9 - I offer a Trial Lesson at a modest cost before you commit to ongoing lessons.
10- Take lessons on more than one instrument, or switch to another instrument at any time.
11- I have an instantly-updated Online Calendar with all Open Times, Cancellations, and Holidays.
12- I find discounted and free tickets for local events for our students.
My Teaching Background
I have worked as a professional musician for over 25 years. I toured and performed in Europe and the US for many of those years. I have worked for over 25 years on production for major publishers, including work with the Bastien family (major producer of piano method books). I am versatile and play - and teach - many instruments and styles. As a versatile professional musician, I am familiar with many styles of music, and I also know that "one size does not fit all." I have been teaching part-time for over 25 years, working with many of the local schools and summer music camps. In 2003, I founded my own "micro" music school, in order to teach full time.
My Teaching Philosophy
Every student is unique and deserves a custom approach. Since I have a diverse background in music, I can custom-tailor a learning program that works for the specific student. Having said that, I do favor using established and proven method books, such as those published by Kjos Music, Hal Leonard, Alfred, FJH, and others. I encourage reading music and theory, because these are the real foundations of rapid music learning. However, I will also work with students who want to learn by ear. I can offer all this training because of my extensive experience working closely with music publishers, and also because of my extensive experience working as a professional musician, performing, recording, and arranging many styles of music over many years.
Rates And Availability
I teach in my home studio, located on a major street in Berkeley, with ample parking.
You are entitled to take one Trial Lesson (fee indicated below) before committing to ongoing lessons.
Here are the tuition rates:
30-minute lessons = $140 per month (4 lessons average) ($35/trial lesson)
60-minute lessons:
$260 per month (4 lessons average) ($65/trial lesson)
There is a registration fee of $25, which is good for 1 year, and includes free admission to our 2 recitals (which take place at actual concert venues), plus other free event passes and discounts as they become available. (We do not require you to perform.)
We do not teach on National Holidays.
Please read the complete Lesson Policies for complete information. We will gladly email you the complete Registration and AutoPay information on request.
Drop-in lessons (subject to availability): $75 per hour (1 hour minimum)
(These rates are current as of Nov. 2009 and are subject to change without notice.) |
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