| Just wanted to thank you guys. My internet went down and I wasn't able to get back on!
Binx, you are right and $ is somewhat limited. He is currently taking percussion lessons with a conservatory grad who helps coach the local youth orchestra-- not the lady down the street but not the top teacher who wanted to take him (and charges $80/hr). I might be able to get him in a percussion ensemble with that top teacher even if I can't afford his private lessons. I am also trying to squeeze in youth orchestra. (His theory class is on the same day as the youth orchestra rehearses.) He's currently in school band, on drumline and taking a theory class and a jazz improv class. It's cheaper for me to get him into classes and groups with some of the top teachers than to afford their fees for private classes. They all think he's quite talented though and the music school has a financial aid program-- I could apply for that next year.
I'm still trying to figure out his summer. I honestly can't afford a lot of the longer programs. Has anyone ever attended the program at the U of Miami? It looks affordable but I'm not too sure about the teachers since it doesn't seem to be faculty-taught. |