Private Violin, Viola, and Keyboard Lessons

How private lessons work:   
For the private lessons that I teach, I recommend starting as early as the age of seven. Please contact me for more information or for scheduling:
(719) 459 - 3551
david@daschaproductions.com

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What you, or your child need to be successful in private lessons.      
1. An instrument

• A. violin or viola.
  If you are starting your child (or yourself) on a violin or viola
  for the first time, I recommend renting from one of the
  reputable stores in the Colorado Springs area. Itʼs best to
  wait to purchase a violin or viola until your child will need a
  full sized instrument.
• B. Keyboard or piano.
  If you are purchasing a keyboard for the first time, a 61 key
  keyboard with an A/C adaptor and headphones is
  recommended. Itʼs best to avoid keyboards with a lot of
  distracting, and expensive, extra features.

2. A music book and notebook

• A. violin or viola.
  I usually have younger students use Songs for the Young
  Violinist, a book and CD that Iʼve created. Other violin/viola
  books may include Orchestra Expressions, or the Suzuki
  Violin/Viola School series. Please call me to discuss which
  book(s) are best.
• B. Keyboard.
  Keyboard students should use a book from the Bastien series
  of piano books. Please call me to discuss which book is best.
• C. Notebook
  I like to write down music homework in a small spiral-bound
  notebook. That way, the student, the parents, and I can see
  weekly progress.

3. Consistent lesson attendance
While we all have occasional conflicts with scheduled
appointments, itʼs best to treat the weekly lesson time as a
priority.

4. A good teacher
There are many good teachers in Colorado Springs. Here
are my teaching qualifications: Beside my musical education (see About), I'm experienced as a professional violinist, violist,
and vocalist. I have 35 years of teaching experience which
includes; Suzuki violin lessons, public school keyboard
classes for both adults and children, public school string
classes, and private lessons. I currently teach keyboard and
strings at Widefield Elementary school in the Widefield School
District #3.

5. Time for home practice
While a good instrument, music book, and teacher help the
studentʼs learning, no one succeeds in music without
practicing at home. Each student must develops a sense of
personal accountability for their own progress.


Where to purchase or rent musical instruments and music.

A. Violins, violas, and violin/viola music:
--Fountain Violin shoppe - the Li'l House of Music - 382 - 8162
--Graner Music -574 - 2001
--Meeker Music - 391 - 8922 /471 - 8940
--Mijares Violin - 578 - 8242. Mijares Violins is particularly
good at repairing and restoring violins/violas if you already
own one.

B. Piano,keyboards, and piano/keyboard music:

• 1. The inexpensive keyboards that I recommend above can
  be purchased at stores like Samʼs Club, or Wal-Mart. I
  recommend Graner Music or Meeker Music for
  piano/keyboard books.
• 2. If you are planning to purchase a piano, or expect
  to purchase a nicer keyboard, I recommend:
  a. For pianos and piano service, please call:
  Koiter Piano Service - 594 - 6745
  Todd Teske Piano Tuning and Service - 577 - 4192
  b. For keyboards, please call:
  Graner music 574 - 2001

Payment options

Payment option 1- Pay by the month: With this option,
you pay at the first lesson of each month, and only for the
lessons you expect to attend. Your cost per half hour lesson
is $20 with this option. Please note that make up lessons will
be offered only if you are able to provide 24 hours notice of
cancellation. Except in case of emergencies, same day
cancellations will require payment.

Payment option 2 - Pay by the lesson:
Your cost per half hour lesson is $22 with this option.