PERSONAL STUDY 
PRIVATE LESSONS
(FOR JAZZ SINGERS, PIANISTS, ARRANGERS AND EDUCATORS)
MichMusic Personal Study is more than just lessons: think of it like a mentorship program offering a holistic approach to learning that is responsive to all aspects of who you are – your strengths, your challenges, your passions, your blocks, your unique learning style, and your dreams. Work with a teacher who cares and is committed to helping you reach your goals. See Menu of topics & rates below.
ONLINE SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Michele has been working with domestic and international students online for the past 15+ years (before everyone was doing it!) Zoom is the current standard but Skype can work just fine also.
THE MENU
- Fearless Vocal Improvisation (Level I)
- Fearless Vocal Improvisation (Level II)
- Solo Singing I – The Essentials of Jazz Singing
- Solo Singing II – Playground for Jazz Singers
- Working with the Rhythm Section
- Preparing for Your Gig, Concert or Tour
- Performance Essentials
- Recording Your Demo or CD
- Jazz Piano Made Easy (Level I)
- Jazz Piano Made Easy (Level II)
- Jazz Piano – Playing With the Rhythm Section
- Jazz Ropes – Things You Need to Know
- Lead Sheet Writing 101
- Creative Rhythm Section Arranging
- Reharmonization Madness
- Organizing Your Gig Book
- Music Fundamentals
- Sight Reading/Ear Training
- Building a Music Career You Love
- Vocal Group Arranging (Level I)
- Vocal Group Arranging (Level II)
- Starting a Vocal Jazz Ensemble
- Your Jazz Choir – Raising the Bar
- Teaching Vocal Improvisation and Solo Singing
- Coaching Your Student Rhythm Section
Coaching is available for established professional (local or visiting) and high school or college vocal groups. General feedback on all aspects of the music and performance, fine tuning, tips and so on.
INDIVIDUAL RATES
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Discounts for multiple lesson packages (groups of 3 or 5)
- 1 (1-hour) Lesson = $150
- 3 (1-hour) Lessons = $400
(10% savings) - 5 (1-hour) Lessons = $600
(20% savings) - 1 (2-hour) Lesson = $240
- 3 (2-hour) Lessons = $650
(10% savings) - 5 (2-hour) Lessons = $960
(20% savings)
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TEAM RATES
Save money and study with a friend! For Team rates of two (or more) persons taking lessons together:
- Deduct 30% per person from Individual rates
ARTIST RESIDENCY
Come to Los Angeles for a day, a week or a month to study with Michele! This is a way to get to know Mich in a relaxed setting, have ample time for study and practice and enjoy Los Angeles at the same time.
We will establish specific goals and organize the number and length of sessions ahead of time.
- In most cases, you can have access to a place to practice (piano or singing), study, and/or work on an arrangement.
- We can assist you with transportation info, local hotel or possible back house rental options, and info about things to do, music or other events in Los Angeles.
- Don’t be surprised if Mich invites you out for a meal, or to go on a hike, or out to hear music!
- A few of out-of-town vistors who’ve come to study with Michele in past years:
- T. Krammer (Netherlands)
- M. Makela (Finland)
- K. Helppie (Western Oregon University, US)
- S. Takeshita (Japan)
- R. Chu (Taiwan)
- V. Hamel (Quebec City, Canada)
- M. Akasaki & K. Chinen (Coming June 2013; Japan)
- Vocal Group: Vox P (Denmark)
- Vocal Group: The Idea of North (2 members, Australia)
- K. Chinen (Japan)
- A. Nishito (Japan)
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“I am so happy you are my teacher. You are amazing!”
“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed my first lesson with you!! You are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate your patience and guidance so very much!”
“I learned more in an hour than I thought possible.”
“By the way, I think you are a wonderful teacher and musician! There aren’t too many around really, not with your skills.”
“Hi Michele, I just wanted to thank you for being such an incredible teacher and mentor to me for the past three years and hopefully for many more to come…. Just wanted to thank you for teaching me pretty much everything I know thus far,…”
“Growing up as a classical pianist, I wasn’t able to read a simple jazz lead sheet. With my hectic schedule, Michele has changed all of that in a matter of months. She is a fantastic teacher!”
“As an instructor, Michele is a very intelligent and experienced teacher, she knows what [the] student needs… I learned a lot from her and wish I [could] be her student again.”
“Finding a teacher as effective as Michele feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thank you Michele!”
“As I said to your students, we were truly honored to have someone with us who is so vitally important to vocal jazz in the country. The weekend was a huge success.”
“These lessons have been the best thing to happen to me in I can’t remember when. I sang with more confidence on Sunday, scatted in several tunes…in front of a listening audience…SCARY…and really had a ball. Thanks for your patience and instruction.”
“It was such a joy to have you in the house! Students reacted extremely positive; without exception: ‘sweet, fantastic, princess from heaven, patient, peaceful, tranquil, understanding, warm, skilled, crystal clear, personal, gentile…….. You’re such a professional and generous person!”
“I just listened to the comments you gave us at Cuesta again, and I REALLY appreciate everything you had to say! You always give such wonderful, accurate, and helpful input. Thank you, thank you, thank you! “
“I’m so glad I was able to get two lessons with you this week. You have no idea how much I appreciate your time and expertise and how much better I feel about my choices after I meet with you.”
“Michele was an inspiration – so skilled, so kind, and she made scatting so much fun! “
“I just wanted to tell you that you have been a major influence in my life as a jazz musician.”
“I cannot say enough how impressed I was with the work you did with the students to make this such a great festival. In fact, I received much feedback from both choral and instrumental directors in which they expressed their complete satisfaction with the level of musicianship and entertainment offered by the ensemble.”
“…you really are such a great teacher. Not only are you ultimately knowledgeable, but you are so kind…you never make anyone feel like they’re wrong or stupid. To me that is so damn valuable.”
“Thank you so much for visiting Metropolia and Pop & Jazz, our students enjoyed your teaching and gave very good feedback of your lecture! And thank you also for your contribution to the conference, it was inspiring!”
“Thank you so much for visiting Metropolia and Pop & Jazz, our students enjoyed your teaching and gave very good feedback of your lecture! And thank you also for your contribution to the conference, it was inspiring!”
