LESSONS
Hi! My name is Michael New (BIO). Thank you for your interest in studying music with me. Lessons are available for the following instruments for age 10 and up :
Guitar (any style, beginning-advanced)
Piano (beginning-intermediate)
Bass (beginning-intermediate)
I also offer lessons and
tutoring in these areas:
Music Theory
Ear Training
Composition/Arranging
Online lessons are also available (see below).
Jazz at the Suncoast 2018
With David Poe (left)
Whether you are a beginning or advanced player, I can help you reach your goals. While I aim to provide a customized lesson experience for each individual, all students will develop the necessary tools to successfully understand and perform any style of music.
What to expect...
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We focus on the styles and genres that YOU like.
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We track your progress and set goals based on YOUR pace.
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When needed, you'll be provided with short lesson recap videos to make home practice easier.
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We'll use the latest in technology, like apps for ear training and software for music notation.
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Between my personal music library and the major online libraries, we can access virtually any song you'd like to play.
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You can study multiple instruments over time (up to two instruments at once).
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I can help you create, record, and even publish your own arrangements and compositions.
Read some FEEDBACK from current and former students about their lesson experience.
Visit the GALLERY to view student photos and hear audio examples of student compositions and performances.
TUITION and POLICIES
30 minute lessons: $150 / month
60 minute lessons: $300 / month
All students receive a FREE trial lesson!
The monthly tuition is due at the first lesson of each month (cash, check, Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle) and reserves a day and time for ongoing weekly lessons. You are guaranteed 4 lessons in each month.