Programs - Music School Offering Piano Lessons and Violin Lessons: San Jose Academy of Music

We are a unique music school. Unlike most other places that provide lessons, we are not a store, nor a retail establishment. We are a private, specialized school with the ability to make our own decisions in a home environment. And, due to this status, we can focus all of our energies on creating and maintaining our well-designed programs, attracting and retaining gifted instructors, and paying attention to all of our students as individuals.

Classes

Private Music Instruction

San Jose Academy of Music and Arts currently offers lessons for the following instruments: Classical Violin, Classical Voice, Classical and Jazz Piano and Classical Guitar, at all levels and ages.

Instrument technique - posture and position, ear-training, and music theory such as note-reading and rhythm are emphasized in these private one-on-one lessons. Above all, musicality and expression are explored.

Lessons are scheduled once a week in lengths of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes.

How to Write a Song

One will learn the fundamentals of composition.

Holidays:

The San Jose Academy of Music closes on New Years Eve, New Years Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. There will be no classes on these Holidays. Classes will be madeup or tuition prorated.

Special Needs

Piano lessons are offered to children with Autism. This piano class is a private, one-on-one session. Skills that will be emphasized are : piano technique, piano theory - music reading, listening, rhythm, and following directions.

Instructor: Ophelia Raboca

Theory and Ear Training

Our theory and ear training classes are designed to develop the mathematical and logical thinking of a student through musical activity. Beginning , Intermediate and Advanced Theory classes available and are subject to enrollment.

Lessons at Your Home

For your convenience, our teachers are available to give private lessons at your home. Additional fees do apply.

Tution

Monthly tuition rates for individual lessons are based on a 4 - 5 weeks.

30 minutes	4 lessons - $128	5 lessons - $160
45 minutes	4 lessons - $195	5 lessons - $243
60 minutes	4 lessons - $260	5 lessons - $325

Tuition should be paid in advance on the first week of each month.

There is a $35.00 fee for each returned check.

Certification/Performances

Certification & recital opportunity

We are happy to announce the San Jose Academy of Music prepares its students for the following certifications:

Music Teachers’ Association of California
Certificate of Merit
www.mtac.org

National Guild Auditions
www.pianoguild.com

Suzuki Association of the Americas (Violin)
www.suzukiassociation.org

The Royal Conservatory Certification
www.rcmusic.ca

California Association of Professional Music Teachers www.capmt.org

Music Teachers National Association
www.mtna.org

These fine institutions are recognized on the national and international level. They seek to positively develop each student’s potential in the areas of performance as well as theory.

Performance Opportunities:

In order to develop the stage performance of each individual student, SJAMA directs musical events for all students according to each individual’s need and proficiency levels.

There are monthly performance recitals through the MTAC.

Studio recitals are held bi-annually.

Competitions are available to qualifying students.

Chamber music opportunities.

Masterclasses.

Professional Policies

We understand that music lessons are an investment, and an expense. Regular lesson attendance is essential for progress. The instructors will try their best to makeup lessons cancelled by students if at least 24 hours notice has been given. Please contact the office at (408) 223-7887.

Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes before your lesson time. Late students will have only the remaining portion of their scheduled lesson time.

Books and other music supplies are not included in the tuition but will be billed separately. Other program fees such as recitals and annual evaluations are billed separately.

Instruments need to be kept in good repair and in tune. For pianos, two tunings per year is recommended.

If you wish to discuss your child’s progress, please phone the teacher or leave a note for the teacher to call you.

Lesson Withdrawal / Refund Policy

In order to withdraw and receive financial credit, students must submit a written withdrawal letter to SJAMA. Registration is based on a month to month basis. Therefore, the remaining tuition for the month are not dismissed if withdrawal occurs before the balance is paid.

Sports: We are sympathetic to the needs of organized sports programs. Sports conflicts are best avoided by finding a time when sports practices/games are not likely to be scheduled. Please obtain a practice and game schedule from your sports coach to avoid conflicts when scheduling music lesson times. Unexpected conflicts during the year should be resolved by calling the music teacher as soon as possible and rescheduling the lesson.

We honor your scheduled lesson by beginning and ending punctually and devoting ourselves wholly to the time we meet together. Please respect each others lesson time. Do not interrupt someone else’s lesson for any reason. During lesson time, teachers do not make or answer telephone calls. Should you wish to speak with me or if there is an emergency, please leave a message on my voicemail and I will retrieve it as soon as possible.

Expectations

Student Expectations

Students are expected to practice on a daily basis - a minimum of a “lesson time” length.
In addition to repertoire, daily preparation may include technique work such as etudes, theory, sight reading and listening assignments. Students are expected to prepare and perform in yearly recitals.

Students may participate in the statewide music program and performance evaluation of the “Certificate of Merit” Program by the Music Teachers Association of California, and the National Piano Guild Audition sponsored by the National College of Musicians.