Phase 2 - Fall Music Lessons

Regular Weekly  music lessons will begin September 2nd, 2020.  You can sign up for drum, bass, guitar, or ukulele.  These lessons can be delivered online through Zoom or in-person at my home music studio.

Registration is now OPEN!  You can contact me directly and we'll set up your regularly scheduled lessons.

Practice Space Inspection

If you sign up before September 1st I will come to your space and give advice on potential solutions on improving your practice situation.  This service include:

• Make sure you have a solid space to sit with your musical instrument to practice.
• Adjust drums so they are properly positioned.
• Go through any electric equipment (amps, etc.) and make sure the gear is working for you.
• Assess your internet and setup for Online lesson delivery via Zoom.

**This offer is limited for those in the Camrose Area.  Travel costs will be discussed if traveling further outside of Camrose.**

Phase 1 - Summer Music Lessons

The best thing about summer?  It's pretty nice outside.  Since we're living in a time of social distancing why not go outside and learn a new instrument?

Sign up for 5 one-on-one sessions with me for $100.  Each session will be set to accommodate your varying summer schedule.  This lessons will take place in my backyard (or garage if the weather isn't being very helpful).  You can also take these lessons online and I'll do my best to help make the technical side work for us.  See below for all of the details.

Phase 1 Summer Music LessonFAQ

What is Phase 1 all about?
Summer music lessons!  I am offering one-on-one instruction on a variety of musical instruments.  All levels are welcome.

What is the cost?
5 half hour lessons for$100

With the current health situation how will lessons be delivered?
Lessons will be "socially distanced" in the great outdoors (my backyard).  If there are weather issues they will moved inside.  Otherwise lessons will be done online (Online Requirements)

When will this series occur?
Limited to any time in July and August.  All sessions must be completed by August 31st.

What is the recommended age range?
The recommended age is 8 to 108.  For younger children the parent can sit and we can all learn together.  

What instruments are being taught?
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Vocal Training, Drums, and Percussion.

Will I need to bring my own instrument?
Yes.  (If interested in drums this can be discussed.)

What other materials should I bring?
I would highly recommend bringing a pen/pencil and notebook, but not required.  Some materials are instrument dependent, which will be discussed when signing up.

How flexible will the scheduling of each session be?
We can work out a schedule that works for us both.  You can set up a session for once per week or get them all done within a few days.

How do I arrange my five sessions?
After signing up you can schedule all four or at your first session we can set up the other three.

How do I sign up?
Contact me directly at stevenhartmanmusic@gmail.com.

Guitar Lessons

When it comes to guitar I try to evaluate the interests of each individual student.  I have a broad approach to teaching guitar, with a personal background in rock, jazz, and blues styles.  I also try to include music theory as I believe it is integral to developing an understanding to music and proper musicianship.

Once a basic understand of any instrument is reach you may then branch off to a specific style or genre.  Always keep in mind the value of incorporating bits and pieces from other musical styles .

Drum Lessons

Drums are the rhythmic backbone to any band/group.  Drum have the ability to make people dance.  The nature of any drum or percussive instrument is to cut through the other instruments and punch out a solid groove.

I work on three points when it comes to teaching drums:  drum sticking and rudiments, steady timing utilizing a variety of drum beats and styles, and musicianship (how to play with others, dynamic control, etc.).

Bass Lessons
I love bass.  It's the instrument I have the most practical experience playing live.  I play both Upright Bass and Electric Bass Guitar, but my forte is the Bass Guitar.

The bass player shares the feel/groove with the drummer.  The bass is part of the rhythm section and requires a strong send of time.  I work with bass players at understanding how to fill out a chord progression while maintaining a solid sense of time/rhythmic integrity.  There is a music and TAB reading component, as with any instrument I teach.

Have any suggestions or questions?