JM Woodwinds
Lesson FAQs
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What Services are offered?
Individual Lessons (1 student)
What are Lessons?
Individual Lessons are individual one-on-one time
with the instructor, Mr. Mora, to address questions
and learn new techniques on your instrument at
your own pace.
How Much do Lessons Cost?
Please visit the Rates Page to find out more.
When are Lessons?
Individual Lessons will occur once a week.
Once your specific time is decided, that will be YOUR
time. Please make sure to keep it in your calendar.
Reminders via mymusicstaff will be sent the day before.
Where are Lessons?
In-Person lessons will be available at selected schools
listed on the registration form.
If your school is not listed, you may email me to inquire.
Lessons can be Virtual-Zoom throughout the semester
as needed. If this is your preference, please let me
know during registration.
Who are Lessons for?
Lessons are for students who want to discover more
about their own instrument and music. Playing an
instrument is a journey. A musical journey.
High School students are welcome to REGISTER HERE!
Middle School and Adult Students, please contact Mr. Mora directly.
What's your experience teaching?
I currently teach/have taught:
Saxophone, Clarinet, Bassoon students at any level
(middle school, high school, university, and adults).
Flute and Oboe students at a middle school or
freshman/sophomore level.
Students switching instruments (i.e. oboe to sax).
How long are Lessons?
What happens during Lessons?
Quick warm-up, technique exercises, selected music.
Depending on your goals, lesson structure will change.
Parents are ALWAYS welcome to attend any lesson!
What materials do I need to purchase?
At the moment, there's no specific book to purchase.
Mr. Mora will provide supplemental resources to use
that will be available via mymusicstaff portal.
Do keep up with reeds and working equipment (mouthpieces, ligature, etc.)
What if I am absent to Lessons?
Whenever possible, please give notice of absence
via mymusicstaff calendar. Especially for IN-PERSON
lessons.
IN-PERSON LESSONS: Make-up credits will NOT be
created if lesson is a No Show and communication did
not take place. Payment for that lesson is expected.
I will communicate with ample time if I am cancelling
a lesson. If communication took place and service was
previously paid, a MAKE-UP CREDIT will automatically
be created.
Absent students/parents MUST contact Mr. Mora
to discuss available times.
Fall 2022 Make-up credits expire on Friday, December 16.
Spring 2023 Make-up credits expire on Friday, May 26.
Can I get a refund?
No refunds will be given. Lessons are
non-transferable to other semesters.
