Lisa Pignotti - Recorder Instruction
Pignotti Music Studio of Austin,
Texas
"I took voice lessons from Lisa and she is a very nice and encouraging teacher.
I am pretty new to the singing world and she is a great teacher for getting you started.
She puts on a couple of recitals a year and has informal music parties so that her students have something to work towards.
She focuses on singing musical numbers and pop/folk songs and encourages students to pick their own songs they would like to learn.
"I am a mature (i think) adult who decided I wanted to learn to play an instrument and read music.
Knowing what a daunting task that can be, I chose to learn to play the recorder.
Then I found Lisa. She has made learning the recorder very fun and easier than it could have been on my own.
She tries to cater to your level and is conscious of your abilities.
So far, I have liked learning this new language of music and actually love practising.
I look forward to my lessons partly because of Lisa's teaching style.
She plays along with me sometimes and it actually helps me concentrate.
We have also managed a couple of duets that I also find encouraging.
Knowing that she teaches other instruments has peaked my interest in possibly learning something else.
For now, the recorder is enough. But, the future could hold other possibilities!"
- Amy B., Student, Austin, TX
I have added the recorder to my teaching. Many of my voice
students come to me not knowing how to read music. Sight singing
is very hard for a beginner. Something "hands on" is
so much easier to learn how to read. The recorder is very easy.
Getting a sound is easy and the so are the fingerings. Some people
can't afford to buy an instrument and you can get a recorder for
$5!
Everyone should have a music education. Singing is an instrument
too, and it's a shame for singers not knowing how to read music.
Classical singers do, but other styles of singing should too!
Recorder is so much fun, so learning to read music is a pleasant
experience.
Don't be a music illiterate!!
If somebody wants to study only recorder, that's fine, and
great for young kids and adults.
Rates:
- All lessons must be prepaid monthly.
- The rate is $40 per 1 hour lesson.
30 minutes / $25
45 minutes / $35
1 hr./ $40 (the best value)
- Many people ask on the phone if they can drop by to meet
me. I don't mean to be unkind, but this is something I can't
do. If I did this with everyone who asked, there would be no
time for me to teach my enrolled students! What I will agree
to is to try me for one lesson at the rate above. You can't tell
how a teacher works just by meeting anyway. Having a lesson will
show how my methods work and what books I use. I do hope you
understand my reasons.
Absence Policy:
- Notify us as soon as you know that you, your child, or the
transporting parent cannot attend a lesson due to illness.
- In case of a doctor, dental, or other appointments, let us
know as soon as you know. (Obviously, try not to use the time
for such appointments.) The lesson will be re-set if this cannot
be avoided.
In the case of sudden change of plans, let us know as soon as
you can, so that we may re-set the lesson.
- Missed Lessons can be made up within a 4-week period. In
this way the lesson can be made up when the student is well and
needs the extra help. If not made up, there will be the usual
charge for the lesson.
- Major holidays - Christmas, New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving
- there will be no charge or make-up for missed lessons.
- If the instructor is ill or out of town there will be no
charge for lessons missed. Make-ups will be arranged when possible.
I enjoy and appreciate working with all
of our students.