Great Lessons
Not only do you get first-rate private music instruction, many of
the music teachers in our network also offer small-group
lessons, music classes, and, of course, supplemental events and activities
such as recitals, Certificate of Merit participation...and even
parties!
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The Benefits of
Music
By enrolling in music lessons, you (or your child) will
experience all the great benefits of having music-making a part
of your life. Some to keep in mind:
- Music is a
healthy way to explore our humanity and express our inner life.
- Music is a
great way to keep our brains in good shape.
- Music
education has been shown to increase IQ and improve development
in young children. Kids who study music perform better throughout their academic careers.
- Music makes us
happy—it's fun!
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Convenient
location and Hours
The studios for your lessons are conveniently located on Thousand Oaks Blvd. at the 101/23
freeway interchange, behind Roxy's Deli and down the street from the
Civic Arts Plaza, Keyboard Concepts, Instrumental Music, and
Musician's Blvd. music stores.
Teachers schedule lessons within the following hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: Contact for availability
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Cost
Because instructors at Iced Pita Music Lessons are independent and own/operate their own
teaching studios, their rates may vary. Most instructors will offer weekly lessons in
half-hour, 45-minute, and one-hour lengths and charge accordingly. It is best to contact instructors directly for all information on lesson costs and tuition.
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Instructor Policies (cancellation, tuition, practice expectations)
While studio policies vary among instructors, here are some that are
standard and what you should expect:
- Cancellations
usually need to be made 24-hours in advance of your lesson time,
except in an emergency.
- Some instructors
offer make-up lessons for absences, some do not. Either way,
payment is typically expected for all regularly scheduled
lessons.
- Many instructors
bill tuition monthly and in advance.
- Many instructors
have a minimum practice requirement. You should be as committed
to the learning process as your instructor is to teaching you.
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Open Door Policy
The decision whether or not to sit in on your child's lessons is
highly individual, but we feel it is important that your right to do so is always respected. That's why the instructors at Iced Pita Music
Lessons maintain a strict Open Door Policy. You don't have to sit in
(and sometimes it's best not to), but you ALWAYS have the option to
do so.
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About Iced Pita Music Lessons
Iced Pita Music Lessons Inc. was founded in Thousand Oaks, CA, in
January 2007 by husband and wife team Tyson Marquardt and Heidi Yost
Marquardt. The lessons studio is a member of the Thousand Oaks-Westlake
Village Chamber of Commerce. Heidi also runs her own voice and pianostudio at Iced Pita Music Lessons.
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