PRIVATE LESSONS
YOU HAVE THE TALENT. WE WILL GIVE YOU THE SKILLS.
Shock City School of Music provides a superior level of music instruction that is personalized, engaging, and fun. We empower students of all ages and abilities to create, explore, develop, play, and record by providing a safe, inspiring, and welcoming environment. All of our instructors are formally trained, degreed in music, and regularly perform locally and even internationally.
Whatever it is you want to learn, we have a teacher for you. We teach all ages and abilities — beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Books and materials will be decided upon the direction in which the student wishes to take, as we aim to make your creative dreams a reality through our unique approach. Enroll today or contact us for a tour and additional information.
MAPLEWOOD. MARYLAND HEIGHTS. BENTON PARK. ONLINE
WHAT YOU GET
Weekly Lessons
Hassle-free billing
Free virtual Introduction session with your teacher once enrolled and prior to lessons starting
Community jam sessions
Community performances and student concerts
Ensembles and bands
Free access to our Online Portal where you will have your own personalized account
Student Lesson APP
Free access to hundreds of bonus online lessons
Free access to a direct online chat with your teacher so you can ask questions whenever you have them
Online/Digital Assignments
Digital Practice Timer
Exclusive student pricing on new and used instrument sales through our partner, Kawai.
Discounts on piano tuning with our preferred company, Jackson Pianos.
Automatic practice and lesson reminders
Parent Accounts to monitor child's lessons and progress
Free access to additional lesson videos directly from your teacher
Virtual and Online Lesson ability
LESSON PRICES
$180/month
(30 minute lessons- preschool/elementary aged beginners only)
$235/month
(45 minute lessons)
$290/month
(60 minute lessons)
*please call for engineering lesson cost
REGISTRATION FEE
$45 (one time, at signup, then annually)
INSTRUMENT/GENRE
VOICE: Warmups, Technique, Breath Support, Body Mechanics, Music Theory, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Audition Prep, Live Performance, Studio Recording, School or Church Choir, Christmas Caroling, Enhance Karaoke Skills, or Just For Fun
PIANO: Technique, Body Mechanics, Scale Development, Chords, Music Theory, Ear Training, Rhythm, Sight Reading, How to accompany ensemble or band, Learn to play by ear or learn by music, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Audition Prep, Live Performance, Studio Recording, or Just For Fun
GUITAR: Acoustic, Electric, Modulation, Scales, Chords, Strumming Technique, Alternate Tuning, Music Theory, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs
BASS GUITAR: Electric, Improvisation, Scales, Strumming Technique, Music Theory, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs
UKULELE: Scales, Chords, Strumming Technique, Alternate Tunings, Music Theory, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs
DRUMS: Full Drum Kit, Rhythm, Stick Control, Music Theory, Learn Selected Songs, Rock Band Prep, Various Percussion Instruments, Keyboard Percussion
SAXOPHONE/TRUMPET/CLARINET: Technique, Proper Breathing, Body Mechanics, Scales, Music Theory, Note Reading, Ensemble Play, Solo, Improvisation, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Band Prep
CELLO: Technique, Body Mechanics, Bowing, Scales, Music Theory, Note Reading, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Orchestra Prep
VIOLIN/VIOLA: Technique, Body Mechanics, Bowing, Scales, Music Theory, Note Reading, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Orchestra Prep
PERFORMANCE: How to Rehearse, How to Warm Up, Vocal Projection, Stage and Studio Ethics, How to sound check, Mic Skills, Body Language, Combating Stage Fright, Sound Engineering Basics, Working with musicaians, How to communicate with a sound man, Working with event coordinator / promotor / venue owner
SONGWRITING: Composition, Arrangement, Lyrics, Melody, Notation, Charting, Music Theory, Learn Various Genres, Learn Selected Songs, Whether you play an instrument or not
MUSIC THEORY: Customized lessons geared towards the student’s instrument(s) and level. AP Music Theory training and tutoring. Group Music Theory I and Music Theory II.
RECORDING: Shock City School of Music is housed within the Most Trusted Recording Studio in St. Louis, Shock City Studios. Whether you record as part of your lessons or as an annual goal/project, this is a fun and exciting way to experience the music that you work hard on. Recording can be used for an educational tool, be a way to track your progress, or simply to show off your talent! Record in the same space as dozens of highly recognized musicians and with our highly talented professional audio engineers. Shock City Studios uses only the highest quality sound equipment and software. * See pricing @ shockcitystudios.com
