Westonka Community Education and Services

Individual Voice Lessons Ages 10 - Adult Learn to express yourself through your voice! Private voice lessons are taught with care for the developing voice. Students will discover the unique qualities of their individual voices while learning proper vocal technique. From beginner to advanced, students will work on in-tune singing, resonance, posture, breath control, and confidence-building skills. Lessons are taught by Scott Stivers, a veteran director and performer with over 30 years of musical experience in church, school and theatre. Scott has experience working with students of all ages and abilities. There will be no make- up lessons for missed classes, unless it is a weather or instructor related cancellation. For those who would prefer virtual lessons, please contact Carley Olsem at olsemc@westonka.k12.mn.us Individual Percussion Lessons Ages 10 - Adult Whether it's for church, school, community band or just to jam with friends, learning a percussion instrument is a great way to join in the musical fun. From the basics of rhythm and style for beginners, to a wide variety of technical exercises to help advanced players improve, percussion lessons can take you to the next level! Bring in your favorite song, work on a contest piece, or just come for the pleasure of playing. Lessons are taught by Scott Stivers, a veteran director and performer with over 30 years of musical experience in church, school and theater. Scott has experience working with students of all ages and abilities. There will be no make- up lessons for missed classes, unless it is a weather or instructor related cancellation. For those who would prefer virtual lessons, please contact Carley Olsem at olsemc@westonka.k12.mn.us Voice Lessons or Percussion Lessons Fridays, January 8 - February 12 Grandview Middle School Choir Room $155 (Percussion) $235 (Voice) #2109-A21W 3 - 3:30 pm #2109-B21W 3:30 - 4 pm #2109-C21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2109-D21W 4:30 - 5 pm Voice Lessons or Percussion Lessons Fridays, February 19 - April 9 (no lessons March 26 & April 2) $155 (Percussion) $235 (Voice) #2109-E21W 3 - 3:30 pm #2109-F21W 3:30 - 4 pm #2109-G21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2109-H21W 4:30 - 5 pm Voice Lessons or Percussion Lessons Grandview Middle School Choir Room - Lessons on May 21 will take place in the GMS Ensemble Room Fridays, April 16 - May 28 (no lessons May 7) $155 (Percussion) $235 (Voice) #2109-I21W 3 - 3:30 pm #2109-J21W 3:30 - 4 pm #2109-K21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2109-L21W 4:30 - 5 pm

Private Violin/Viola Lessons Ages 6 to Adult One on one violin or viola lessons will be offered this year for students of all ages and abilities up through Suzuki Book 5 or the equivalent. Students will develop a true love for violin/viola and music in general through personalized lessons. These will be no makeup lessons for missed classes, unless it is weather or instructor-related cancellation. Instructor Ann Bur directed the Hilltop Strings for Kids program and has taught violin lessons for over 20 years. Students must provide their own instrument. Thursdays, January 7 - February 4 Shirley Hills Primary School Room 101 $129 #2103-A21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2103-B21W 4:30 - 5 pm #2103-C21W 5 - 5:30 pm #2103-D21W 5:30 - 6 pm Thursdays, February 11 - March 11 Shirley Hills Primary School Room 101 $129 #2103-E21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2103-F21W 4:30 - 5 pm #2103-G21W 5 - 5:30 pm #2103-H21W 5:30 - 6 pm Thursdays, March 18 - April 22 Shirley Hills Primary School Room 101 $129 #2103-I21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2103-J21W 4:30 - 5 pm #2103-K21W 5 - 5:30 pm #2103-L21W 5:30 - 6 pm Thursdays, April 29 - May 27 Shirley Hills Primary School Room 101 $129 #2103-M21W 4 - 4:30 pm #2103-N21W 4:30 - 5 pm #2103-O21W 5 - 5:30 pm #2103-P21W 5:30 - 6 pm