The Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM) will provide music instruction through extra-curricular private, semi-private and group lessons at Good Shepherd Episcopal School for the 2021-2022 school year. Private and semi-private instruction will be available for piano, guitar, ukulele, banjo, violin, viola, cello, and group lessons will be available as listed below in areas of study including strings and piano.
Registration Forms should be scanned and emailed to info@grsm.net or mailed to Greater Richmond School of Music (GRSM), 9109 Dickey Drive, Mechanicsville Va 23116. Tuition is payable in full up front or in equal monthly payments. There is a one-time Family Registration Fee of $25. Please call GRSM at 804-442-6158 if you have any questions.
There will be NO CLASSES on Early Closing days or days that GSES is closed.
Private lesson enrollment is open, (and tuition is prorated) year round.
** REGISTRATION EXTENDED – Group classes start the week of Sept 13th and registration is due by Sept 10th.
Lesson schedule will be emailed the week before each student’s first lesson.
CLICK HERE for GRSM @ GSES Calendar 2021-2022
Private Lessons
Private lessons provide focused, one-on-one instruction with a master teacher. Students will spend the lesson time being shown all that is necessary for them to practice during the week in preparation for their next lesson, so that they can consistently progress.
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-Private lessons allow for two students in the same lesson with a master teacher. Students should be within 2 yrs of age of each other, studying the same instrument, at the same level. As with private lessons, practice is the key to success.
Private and Semi-Private lessons are scheduled weekly during the term and are offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute intervals. Other than keyboards, which will be available for on-site use, each student must bring their own instrument to the lesson each week. Limited rentals from GRSM are available for keyboards, ukuleles and guitars at a rate of $20/month.
Private Instruction is offered at Good Shepherd Episcopal at the times listed below. Beginning ages for each instrument varies.
Students, Parents and Teachers are welcome!
Tuesdays– 4:00-6:00pm (possibly earlier)
Piano, Violin, Viola (Sage Wright)
CLICK HERE for Registration Form
Group Lessons
Group classes provide a high-quality foundation for musical study. Taught in a small group setting, these classes are an alternative to traditional private lessons and offer an exciting and affordable approach to beginning musical instruction. A minimum number of registrations is required in order to confirm a group class.
Keyboard Musician (A)
(Gr 1-4)
The Keyboard Musician class is a perfect musical start for your school aged child. Classes move very quickly into reading and comprehending music, based on each child’s ability. Concepts covered include: early note reading, singing (with solfege syllables), rhythms, pattern and concept finding, proper piano technique/posture, how to practice, theory, history, listening, games, movement, and playing with expression.
** REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Sept 10th**
Later start date of Sept 14th
Day of Week: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm (9/14/19 – 1/25/20 … 18 lessons)
Time: 60 mins
Tuition: $360 (or $72/month)
Materials needed: Lesson/Method Book(s), Keyboard at home to practice between lessons.
Introduction to Strings
(Gr 1-4)
The Introduction to Strings course for children ages 6+ is designed to give a basic introduction to the violin, viola, cello and bass. Students will learn proper left/right hand techniques, anatomy of the instrument, how to produce a sound, and simple musical concepts. Students would also work on rhythms and simple songs, in addition to the basic instrument posture/bow hold. The course would then go on to teach more challenging beginning strings music and expand on concepts and techniques to get the student ready for further group or individual study.
** REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Sept 10th**
Later start date of Sept 14th
Day of Week: Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm (9/14/19 – 1/25/20 … 18 lessons)
Time: 60 mins
Tuition: $360 (or $72/month)
Materials needed: Lesson/Method Book(s), Instrument (GRSM can provide information regarding rental/purchase options)
Chamber Music Ensembles
This semester long program will be offered on all instruments (piano, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, percussion). Class days/times will be set based on audition results (call for appt) and student availability.
