Age Range
We teach nearly all ages. The only requisite is the student needs to be able to read well and wishes to experience the joy of making music.
Appointments
Both afternoon and evening appointments are available. We can accommodate those who need lesson times after school or work, so don’t hesitate to ask!
Teaching Locations
Our teachers use Lee’s Summit area churches for lessons and recitals. This allows us to establish a convenient, location-neutral site that is safe for our students as well as our teachers. Parents are always welcome to wait for your student.
Parent and Child / Group Lessons
Joint lessons programs may be available for beginning guitar. Learning curves may be very different for each individual, so the eventual need to move toward separate lessons should be anticipated.
Performances
Students are encouraged to share their musical gifts often as it helps build their confidence. Recitals are offered periodically throughout the year.
Guitar Rental
Student guitars are available to our active students on a temporary or rent-to-own basis.
Miscellaneous
Instruments, accessories, and printed music are available to our active students by special order. Teacher recommended materials are kept in-stock. We prefer students acquire supplies through the Heartland Music Academy teachers to ensure the preferred equipment is used.
- Students are expected to bring materials to class.
- Some printed music purchases are to be expected.
- Check with the teacher for other requirements and when to make purchases.
- Guitar in good working order. Please consult with the teacher for recommendations if purchasing an instrument, to properly size and pick the guitar that will work best.
- Young students typically learn classical acoustic guitar first, since the strings and neck are more forgiving.
- If available, a pickup is recommended for acoustic guitars in order to be easily heard during student performances.
- Guitar amps are NOT required at lessons.
- Students should practice initial skills in a straight chair, such as a folding or kitchen chair.
- Students should bring materials and instrument to lessons.
- Some printed music purchases are to be expected.
- Please bring a bottle of water to all lessons, to keep the throat hydrated.
- Some accompaniment CDs may need to be purchased for performances or auditions.
- Students will secure their own accompanist for performances. Instructors may have a referral list of experienced accompanists that charge reasonable fees.
- Violin in good working order. String instruments require careful sizing to be certain students can play comfortably. Please consult with the teacher for recommendations if purchasing an instrument, to properly size and pick the violin that will work best.
- Students should bring materials and instrument to lessons.
- Some printed music purchases are to be expected.
We charge $20 per regular 30-minute lesson. Lessons are paid on a monthly or term-basis subject to your teacher’s policy. Please see the Policies page for more information. Contact us for additional lesson time or for make-up sessions.