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The goal of our studios is to provide
personalized musical education for students of all ages and musical skill
levels. We hope to help further their knowledge, understanding and musical
abilities in the particular direction which will be best suited to their needs
and interests and desires.
We offer a year-round ongoing program of private enrollment with some of this
area's most talented and popular music instructors.
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YOUR TEACHER:
PIANO AND KEYBOARD INSTRUCTORS
 | MARTHA BIRCH
- A full-time professional musician with a Bachelor's
degree in keyboards, composition and music theory. Martha has over 35 years
experience in teaching beginning and advanced students. |
| GENNA COWSERT - Classical and popular piano and keyboard
instruction for students of all ages and levels. |
| CHRISTINA GUERNE - Beginning piano for students
of all ages. Christina is a graduate of Oakland University with a
Bachelor's degree in music. She is currently studying at the
University of Michigan seeking her music education certification. |
| CHRIS HOLT - Classical and popular styles for
students of all ages. Chris holds a Bachelor and Masters degree in Music
Composition |
| TONY KARAM
- Popular, Classical, Jazz and Blues Piano and Keyboard including
improvisation. He plays with many different bands and has opened for several
national touring groups. |
| ALAN LOLLAR - Classical, and popular piano and
keyboard for students of all levels and ages. Alan has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre
Performance from EMU and is the Music Director for the First Congregational
Church in Rochester. |
| DOUG MEDONIS - Classical, popular and ragtime instruction including
advanced piano technic for students of all levels and ages. Doug has studied
piano at Oakland University and performs in musical ensemble groups. |
| ELIZABETH NOWICKI - Popular or Classical instruction for students of
all ages and levels on piano or keyboard. |
| SANDY SULLIVAN - Popular and Classical Piano and Keyboard
instruction for acoustic and digital piano for students of all ages and levels.
Sandy is also our resident Studio Director. |
| JULIE SZELIGA - Classical and Popular piano and
keyboard instruction for students of all ages and levels. Julie
performs |
GUITAR AND BASS GUITAR INSTRUCTORS
| MICHAEL CARPENTER - A professional guitarist of all
styles including Rock, Jazz and Flamenco, Michael has degrees in history and
music from Wayne State University and performs with the Payo Gypsy Jazz
Band. |
| NANCY DEMATES - A player of all styles, who teaches
students of all ages and abilities.
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| TONY KARAM
- A professional guitar player of all styles, specializing in blues and improvisation as well as
teaching Rock, Popular, chords and tablature. He plays with many
different bands and has opened for several national touring groups. |
| KEITH MALINKOWSKI - A Bass Guitar
specialist, as well as guitar, teaching Rock, Improvisation, chords and
tablature. He also plays stand up acoustic bass and plays with many
different bands in the Detroit area. |
BRASS AND WOODWIND INSTRUCTORS
| DAN BIRCH
- A full-time professional musician who is a woodwind and brasswind
specialist, with a Bachelor's and Masters degree in music education.
Dan has over 35 years experience in teaching beginner and advanced students,
and is also a qualified instrument repairman. |
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MARGE PERUZZI - A professional musician and teacher in the Brandon
School District who is a woodwind specialist. Marge has a Bachelor's
degree in elementary education and over 20 years experience in teaching
beginning and advanced students.
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VOCAL INSTRUCTORS
| CHRISTINA GUERNE - Beginning piano for students
of all ages. Christina is a graduate of Oakland University with a
Bachelor's degree in vocal performance. She is currently studying at
the University of Michigan seeking her music education certification. |
| ALAN LOLLAR
- Classical and Popular vocal technique coaching and training with a
specialty in theatrical performance. Alan has a Bachelor's degree in Theatre
Performance from EMU and is the Music Director for the First Congregational
Church in Rochester. |
STRING INSTRUCTORS
| SANDER KOSTALLARI - |
| KEITH MALINOWSKI - One of the most
popular bass players in Detroit, Keith teaches classical, popular and
jazz standup bass. |
STUDIO POLICIES
"Our instructors are committed to providing the highest
quality of personalized music education possible, and we require that our
students and their families are committed to supporting our efforts to further
each student's progress."
REQUIREMENTS
• Students must fill out a studio registration form
• Students must have an instrument to practice with
• Daily practice is necessary as recommended by the instructor
• Regular weekly attendance is necessary for maximum advancement
& success
• All tuition must be paid monthly in advance
• All materials must be paid for when given and assigned by the teacher
PAYMENT
Lesson
tuition is $20.00 per private 1/2 hour.
TUITION FOR the
entire month or the remainder of the first month is due at the time of, or
prior to the first lesson.
if you notify us at that time that the student will not be present on a
particular day, a make up time can be scheduled or the tuition will be reduced
by the number of days absent. BOOKS AND MATERIALS MUST BE PAID FOR AT THE TIME THEY ARE GIVEN TO THE
STUDENT.
TUITION ACCOUNT STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
INQUIRIES CONCERNING TUITION ACCOUNTS MUST BE MADE MONDAY - FRIDAY
BETWEEN 10 A.M. AND 3 P.M
CANCELLATION
AND MAKEUPS
WE
REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE TO CANCEL A LESSON WITHOUT CHARGE.
IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND A LESSON (FOR WHATEVER REASON) AND DO NOT NOTIFY US
PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. THE DAY OF THE LESSON, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE
LESSON. MAKEUP
LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO (4) WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THE MISSED LESSON, AT
THE AVAILABILITY OF THE TEACHER’S SCHEDULE.
IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SCHEDULE THESE MAKUPS.
CREDIT FOR LESSONS CANCELLED WITHIN OUR GUIDELINES WILL BE CREDITED TO
THE NEXT MONTH’S TUITION. MAKEUP LESSONS THAT ARE CANCELLED OR
UNATTENDED WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
THIS
CONTRACT IS RENEWABLE UPON PAYMENT OF THE NEXT MONTH’S TUITION UNTIL LESSONS
ARE DISCONTINUED.
REFUNDS OF PRE-PAID TUITION ARE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTED CANCELLATION
GUILDELINES.
STORE HOURS
MON-THURS 10am to 9pm
FRI 10am to 7pm
SAT 10am to 5pm
SUN 12noon to 3pm
TO ENROLL, PLEASE CALL THE
STUDIO WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDENT'S AGE,
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, AND TIMES
POSSIBLE IN COORDINATION WITH SCHOOL,
WORK AND TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULES.
OUR SCHEDULING DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT
YOU WITH AVAILABLE TIMES
phone: (248) 853-5777
email: studios@anniesmusic.com
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