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Independent Music Study Lessons: Guitar
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online lessons at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
Students are required to keep track of their weekly practice times and communicate those minutes with their music teacher.
All students are required to do a project for this class. Speak with your mentor for instructions.
LESSONS MUST BEGIN IN JANUARY!
Most music teachers are planning on doing in-person lessons unless the State of Michigan places restrictions, in which case lessons must then continue online. Some teachers may only be offering online lessons. Be sure to clarify the current format when you sign up with your teacher before any lessons begin.
The Partnership covers only one Independent Music Study lesson per week for Kindergarten through 12th grade, up to our maximum weekly allowance. Students in grades 6-12 may take an additional group music class. Discuss fees with your chosen teacher before lessons begin; any amount charged above our allowance of $25 per 30 minute lesson is the responsibility of the family.
***Music teachers who teach Partnership students BEFORE being approved by the Partnership will not be paid for their efforts.
Choose from the list below.

Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: Benton Harbor: 925-1099 www.citadelDMC.org
Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780 http:/www.themusicacademies.com
School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191 http://schoolofamericanmusic.com
Kalamazoo Music School / Jazz & Creative Institute, Kalamazoo, #616-706-3946, benje@jazzandcreative.com
Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com , Click here
Jose Cruz, Berrien Springs, 269-240-3344 jcruz@vaes.org
Mike Davis, #574-298-4600, gitrmike@gmail.com
Hugh Duncan, Buchanan: breezewaymedia@gmail.com cell: 417-569-5216
Trevor Jones, (Beginners) Berrien Center Bible Church, #269-845-0166 trevor.robinson.jones@gmail.com
Melvin King, will travel to students home, makingapeople@gmail.com #912-346-3667
Mike Koch, Box Factory in SJ mikevkoch@gmail.com
Victor M. Reyes-Prieto, Frobel Music, Online only! Call to request packet. Berrien Springs, MI. 978-353-9325, Email: FrobelMusic@gmail.com.
Vladimir Slavujevic, MMus, LRAM, LTCL Morning and online lessons are also available. Will teach at your home if you live within 5 miles from downtown Berrien Springs. NO extra charge for coming/driving. Emails: vladoslavujevic@yahoo.com vladimirslavujevic5@gmail.com Home phone: 269-473-2826 Cell phone: 269-277-6950
West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts, www.wmhfa.org
Teacher qualifications available by request, email hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak