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North Seattle Community College's
MUSC 130.04
Individual Music Instruction
(Voice)
Instructor:
Craig Grayson
Teaching
Philosophy and Policies
I teach a vocal technique
which is often called "functional singing," derived from techniques and
approaches espoused by Cornelius Reid and Richard Miller. It can obtain
a healthy, flexible and expressive sound, regardless of musical style or
genre, but the genre with which I am most familiar are classical art
song and opera. I do have a good grasp of musical comedy (both classic
and contemporary pop styles), and I personally enjoy jazz (though I do
not coach it, stylistically). I have also taught pop vocalists. No
experience is necessary. My students range from complete novices of
musical and vocal training to active and experienced professional
performers.
I do not accompany song
literature. An outside pianist is not used for technique lessons, yet I
still do technical work with song literature without a pianist. Benefit
and advancement will still occur. When the need for a pianist arises, a
reasonable and competent pianist will be suggested.
Lesson Policies:
Lessons begin and end at
the prescribed time, whether late or not.
All missed lessons must be
“made up” or the student’s grade will reflect the missing participation.
Cancellation or rescheduling
of a lesson, outside of the exceptions set below, will be reflected in
the student’s grade.
Regular lateness
will be reflected in the student’s grade without exception.
Lessons may be cancelled and
rescheduled without penalty under the following
circumstances ONLY:
...with notification by 8
PM the day before. (Via Phone or E-mail)
...if there is a physical
emergency for yourself or your immediate family.
...sudden illness with a
message left by you, family member or friend
Notification of cancellation,
if done BEFORE 8 PM the day before lesson, may be done through E-Mail.
Any cancellations or
emergencies AFTER 8 PM the previous day MUST be done by a PHONE CALL.
Never come to
your lesson ill (cold, flu, stomach, etc.) – Leave a phone message as
soon as possible.
Other unusual circumstances
will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
Once again, please
communicate as much as possible, I want our working relationship to be
enjoyable and fruitful. Talking always helps.
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