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Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​
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Independent Music Study Lessons: Voice
​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.
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.
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Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed:   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

Jazz & Creative Institute, Kalamazoo, #616-706-3946,  genje@jazzandcreative.com

Kate Arcangeli, Portage, 269-303-9250, kate.arcangeli@gmail.com


​Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com , Click here

Mike Koch, Box Factory in SJ   mikevkoch@gmail.com

​Lorie Kraus,  First United Methodist Church, St. Joseph: 983-5798     lorieannkraus@gmail.com

Victoria Kreiter, Buchanan, 423-536-9306, kreitervoicestudio@gmail.com
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Shari Lyons, Niles: sharilyons15@gmail.com  269-635-5004

Laurie M. Marshall, St. Joseph:  laurie@thechildrensacademy.us

​​Marla Matthews,  Home Phone: 269 471 2089, Cell Phone: 269 405 2343,  marlajoymatthews@gmail.com    I will come to your house as long as you have a piano or keyboard.  Willing to travel to Berrien Springs, Niles, Eau Claire, Coloma, Benton Harbor, St Joseph, Stevensville, Bridgman and Baroda.

Charles Reid,  Berrien Springs,  908-329-7797,   reidc@andrews.edu     singreid@yahoo.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

Carrie VanDenburgh, Zoom lessons, #269-277-4585, cvandenburgh@shamrocks.us​

Karen West, HIGH SCHOOL AGES ONLY: Berrien Center, kwestmusicstudio@gmail.com, 520-991-8394 

West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts, www.wmhfa.org

Teacher qualifications available by request, email hspdocuments@shamrocks.us.
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Syllabus
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak