So You Want to Take Lessons…
How Lessons Work:
Schedule your first introductory lesson using the form at the bottom of this page or by emailing me at amandamichellelake@gmail.com.
Charge for lessons is $35 an hour if you pay with cash or check, $45 an hour if you use Venmo.
Students have one free reschedule if they need to miss their lesson unexpectedly. I am usually flexible if I get advanced notice, but have limited availability. After the first missed lesson all following missed lessons will be billed as normal.
If you can find a friend to take lessons with, both of you will receive a $10 discount off your lesson price.
Venmo, cash and checks are all accepted forms of payment.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that music is for everyone, regardless of their background and life experience. I do not believe in “talent,” but I do believe in the love and joy that music inspires.
I love and care about each one of my students and their emotional and psychological well-being is always my first priority. I believe that it is important for educators to cultivate a caring community where everyone feels safe, where students know that it is OK to make mistakes and to fail.
The core of my educational philosophy is student centered. I believe that every person is different and strive to tailor lessons based on individual needs. While I have been trained in many different educational philosophies (Suzuki, Kodaly, Orff, etc.) I tend to use a combination of many different approaches based on what works best for each person.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, banjo, ukelele, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone and mbira!
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The youngest I would consider taking on would be preschool age, though I prefer to wait until kids are a bit older. I find 2nd/3rd grade to be a great starting point for most kids. I love teaching adults as well!
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I am well versed in classical (including Suzuki), bluegrass/folk/old-timey, rock and jazz.
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That depends on which instrument you play! I have a list for each instrument that will be given to you at the start of your lessons. Every student is responsible for providing their own instrument, method book and supplies for care of their instrument.
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I accept cash, check and Venmo.
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Everyone gets one free reschedule if they need to miss their lesson unexpectedly. I am usually flexible if I get advanced notice, but have limited availability. After the first missed lesson all following missed lessons will be billed as normal.
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I do! And for each person who joins each of you get $15 off your lesson price!
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Don’t tell the children, but I love teaching adults. It’s my jam.
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I teach lessons out of a private studio in my home in Royersford, PA, neighboring Trappe and Collegeville.
Contact Amanda
Interested in lessons?
Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. I can’t wait to hear from you!