August 2011 Newsletter
Music Studio of
Joette Giorgis
It’s time to register for guitar lessons for the new school year. At the Music Studio of Joette Giorgis, children and adults get a strong foundation in music and guitar that prepares students for playing any style of guitar.
Group classes are set to begin Thursday, September 8th. The bi-weekly group class is in addition to a weekly lesson and gives students the experience of playing in an ensemble. For children, music games make it fun to learn with their friends.
FAQ
What is a good age for my child to take guitar lessons?
I start children as young as 4 with the Suzuki method, but 7 or 8 can be a good age to begin. The parent attends lessons with the child so that they can help the child practice. Suzuki guitar is a great way for parents and children to spend time together. It introduces the child to classical music on an instrument they may be naturally attracted to and gives children a great foundation for playing any style of guitar music.
Can my child learn to play my old guitar?
It is important for everyone to have the correct size classical guitar, that is a guitar with nylon strings. It is very hard for children to learn on a guitar that is too big or a guitar with steel strings. A classical guitar produces a wide variety of sound and can be used to play any style of music.
Why does my child need a small guitar? What about those North Korean kids that we see on Youtube, playing advance classical guitar pieces using full size guitars?
I feel sorry for those children playing those large guitars. It has to be uncomfortable for them. Their performance and their smiles looks very staged and not natural. My guess is that they spend many hours a day practicing guitar and do not have time for a well rounded education. Most women I know who play classical guitar no longer play a full size guitar, but play a 7/8 or senorita size.
Do you have experience teaching children?
I have more than 12 years experience as Suzuki Guitar Teacher and more than 30 years total teaching experience. At my music studio in Pennsylvania I taught children with many needs: gifted, learning disabilities, ADHD, social anxiety, and health issues. I have a degree in elementary education and worked as a substitute school teacher. I completed 9 Suzuki Guitar teacher training classes.
Do you teach any other instruments?
Yes, I also teach beginning piano, although guitar is my primary instrument. I took piano lessons growing up and also in college as part of my music courses. I had a number of piano students at my studio in Pennsylvania.
Where is your studio?
I am off Becker Road on Crawfish Drive, not far from Port St. Lucie Blvd.
How do I register for lessons?
Send an e-mail to joettestrings@gmail.com or call 772-905-8156.