Heidi Barthel

The recorder is a very popular instrument.  Elementary schools often use this instrument as a way to introduce music performance to their students. It is often heard in recorder chamber ensembles, recorder orchestras, and other groups (for musical performance or history re-enactment of the medieval, renaissance, baroque periods). The recorder also makes several appearances in film and video game music! 

Price: (changes depending on travel distance)

$20 for 30 minutes
$28 for 45 minutes
$35 for 60 minutes

Location:

Heidi's residence in Rocklin, CA
       - Other arrangements can be made depending on scheduling and location.

Expectations:

• You do not need any prior musical experience to take recorder lessons.  As long as you are committed to music and eager to learn you will be well on your way to playing in no time!
• Students are to warm up before each lesson.  Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes before your lesson so you can warm up.

Practicing and Homework Expectations:

• Beginning students are expected to practice 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.
• All assigned written homework should be completed before each lesson.
• Students must bring all written assignments to each lesson.
  

Payment:

One payment either via Paypal or check at the first lesson of the month covering the entire month's lessons. Paypal will be used to send monthly invoices at the beginning of every month.

Cancellation of a lesson:

Prior notice must be given at least 24 hours before a lesson if it is going to be canceled or needs to be rescheduled. Failure to give proper notice means you forfeit any refunds or payment transfers for that lesson.

Options for rescheduling lessons:

• Reschedule the lesson for another day
• Double up on the time for the next lesson as long as there is time to do so. (Please let me know in advance if you would like to double up on time!)

If you would like to cancel a lesson completely, you can opt for a refund for that lesson or you can have the payment applied to a future lesson, but only if proper notice is given. Refunds and payment transfers are forfeited if at least 24 hour notice of cancellation is not given.

Parents: You are very welcome to sit in! Please refrain from interrupting the lesson. If you have questions, please feel free to ask when the lesson is over. Also, please turn off cell phones while observing. Phone calls, noisy text messages, and phone alerts are not permitted as they are very distracting. Your cooperation is necessary for the success of the student and is very much appreciated!

Other Costs Associated with Lessons

In addition to the monthly lesson tuition and the cost of the instrument, students will be asked every once in a while to purchase music books, sheet music, or other accessories for their instrument. Students/parents are responsible for this cost. Below are lists of supplies for beginning recorder lessons. Each student should have the following prior to the first lesson:

General/Music Supplies:

• Music Stand
  
• Metronome
• Pencil
• Folder for music and homework
• Notebook
  

Recorder Supplies:

• Descant/Soprano Recorder
  
• Recorder Case
• Cleaning Rod

Books:

• Music Dictionary
• Best In Class Comprehensive Recorder Method