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Individual Lessons
We recognize the uniqueness of each student, and as a result, we customize our teaching methods to suit their individual needs. Lessons are once a week, in durations of 30min, 45min, or 60min depending on the student's age, level, and ability. Individual lessons are offered for piano, violin, guitar, voice, and theory/musicianship.
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When working with younger students, our main objective is to sustain their interest in music while instilling their love for music and art as well as helping their motoric senses to evolve. During these lessons, we incorporate activities such as flashcards, rhythm tapping, singing, and listening. Parental support is particularly important for younger children aged 4-6 during the lessons and at-home practices.
We encourage students to consider taking exams and/or performing, as it can significantly enhance their understanding of music. Their musical knowledge becomes more goal-oriented and comprehensive by getting intense training in techniques, repertoire, sight-reading, ear training, and theory.
Group Lessons
Designed for younger beginners to fully prepare them for their future individual one-on-one music lessons. The semi-private group Lessons will be taught mainly on piano. During lessons students will be learning fundamentals of music, how the sound and rhythm make music. Students are not required to be at the same level but the same age group will be encouraged.
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Learn the basics of music notations, awaken your sound and rhythmic sensations, improve coordination of motor movements ( e.g., hands, fingers, correct posture, etc…) become a creative thinker!
Lessons are on an ongoing basis until students are ready to move on to individual lessons.
“Group DUO” - 2 students per group
“Group TRIO” - 3 students per group
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Sign up your siblings, friends, or anyone who might be interested in taking music lessons but is not ready to try out individual lessons. Come check it out - we are 100% sure that you will love it.
Group lessons are offered for piano, guitar, voice, and theory/musicianship.
Music Theory/History
Music theory, like language, enables us to
Understand the structure and meaning behind a musical composition.
Work faster when learning the composition because you can consciously “attack” a technical, structural, or conceptual problem
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Refer to important points in the music we play/hear.
Learn formal musical terms and convey ideas easily instead of repeatedly having to explain the concept of the music theory
Music History: When learning music, knowing its history has a great impact on becoming a better musician.
Students learn about how and when music notation has started,
Students explore a wide range of repertoire from the medieval period to the modern day.
Students learn about music periods, and their characteristics, and take a deep dive into composers’ lives and works.
A better understanding of music history helps students immerse themselves in the pieces they play by musicians and composers that they learn about.
Test Preparation
Certificate of Merit
The test is conducted by the Music Teachers’ Association of California. Students can enroll in the exam only through the teacher who is a member of the MTAC. Since the program requires teachers to handle the enrollment, and paperwork, and help conduct the exam, there is a fee of $150 in addition to the MTAC’s registration fee.
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Level 1-10 (Panel for levels 10+)
Prices reflected on MTAC website
Online
Once a year (Feb-Mar)
Exam includes:
Technique
Repertoire
Sight Reading
Ear training
Theory
*The requirements differ based on the level, and students are expected to memorize a minimum of two pieces of music
National Guild Piano Audition
The American College of Musicians provides this annual testing to students whose teacher must be a member of the organization. Depending on levels and categories, fees may vary. Please contact us to get specific rates.
Sonor Theory Test
We always want to ensure our students are constantly learning and growing as musicians. As a way to see how our students have progressed, this test is required for all students at Sonor and is optional for adult students. Only students who are taking the Certificate of Merit are exempt from our annual test. The level test fee is $15 and it is approximately 30 minutes long.
Recitals and Community Concerts
To showcase our students’ talents and skills, we hold two recitals annually in the fall and spring. All friends and family are welcome to join us in watching and hearing their beautiful performances!
Sonor believes that sharing is caring! Our students and faculty are truly happy to share our music with the community by participating and organizing free concerts and performances. Music is an inspiring, healing, and uplifting form of art for everybody.
Want to see more? Check out our gallery, full of recitals, festivals, and concerts as well as our activities!
