Private lessons: Ukulele, Guitar, Piano, Acting
Private one-on-one lessons in ukulele, guitar, piano, or acting in a weekly on-going setting.
John Barthelmes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(344)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be expected to practice at regular intervals if they wish to improve.Assessment
Music/Acting students will be asked to play or perform at each lesson, often with the instructor. It is a natural part of the process.Class Experience
Private lessons give the learner the ability to experience personalized one-on-one training, the most direct of any style of learning. John will work with the student and parent to determine what they want to accomplish with lessons, what skill level they are currently at and how to move forward from there. Beginners and experienced students are welcomed. Topics covered each week will be learner-directed based on their current skill level and needs. We will work directly with the student to create a game plan that is most beneficial. With ukulele, guitar and piano lessons some time will be focused on music theory (learning how to read music - notes and rhythm as well as key signatures and exercises). The student will be introduced to several different styles of music, but we would also learn songs that are of interest to the student as well. Whether their end goal is performance or hobby, a student can learn much from private lessons. With acting, time will be spent on monologue and short scene performance as well as diction, character creation, expressing emotion, true reactions and delivery. Depending on the students interests (stage performance, film or commercial performance) lessons can be geared toward specific skills and growth. Please message me, the instructor, if you are interested in specific lesson times. I'm happy to work with you to find a lesson time that works for everyone!
Learning Goals
For each type of lesson, the instructor and student will determine together what level they are at and what the student wishes to get out of the lessons (what their end-goal is or what they are working toward). A lesson plan will then be created to help the student learn skills related to piano, ukulele, guitar or acting as well as related knowledge around each.
Other Details
Supply List
The student will need to have a ukulele, guitar or piano for music lessons. An electric piano would suffice for beginning lessons. I will provide music and theory materials for music lessons, monologues and scenes for acting lessons.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2018
4.9
344reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Piano has always been part of my life, since I started taking lessons in first grade. As a musical theatre director I am playing piano every day, whether for a rehearsal, a lesson, or for personal enjoyment. It will always be my first music love. I learned how to play guitar and ukulele for my wedding - I wanted to play a song while my future wife walked down the aisle. I love being able to play an instrument that is portable - I can take my ukulele or guitar anywhere to create music, by myself or with friends and family. I have such a passion for music and feel it can be a great bridge between people. I currently teach piano, guitar, ukulele and acting lessons at the Performing Arts Center I own and run. I teach acting and theatre classes at a local college and direct/music direct productions at schools in my area and can be found on stage with improv troupes, dinner theatre performers and some singing pirates.Reviews
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