1) Where do you teach?

The address is 11107 Wurzbach, Suite 307 San Antonio, TX 78230

It is just past the intersection of Vance Jackson and Wurzbach and is part of the cottages of One Elm Place.

2) What hours are you available?

Monday - Friday from 10 am - 6pm and Saturdays 10-4 pm.

 

3) What classes and levels do you teach?

Voice - All levels. Ages 4-100

Guitar - Beginning and Intermediate - Ages 6-100

Songwriting - All Levels Ages 6 - 100

4) What are your rates?

Individual voice, guitar, and songwriting rates

5) What experience do you have teaching and performing?

Alexis was classically trained at Southeast Missouri State University and had private instruction for many years by Louisa Panou-Takahashi, who is the Artistic Director of Operafestival di Roma, a non-profit educational organization whose main purpose is to offer the opportunity to young singers and instrumentalists from all nations to study and perform Italian Opera in Rome

.She had the honor of teaching for the Network for Young Artists and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio where she taught over 100 students of all ages and abilities.She also has performed in many bands, choirs and theatre groups and in front of many types of audiences.

Alexis writes original music and you may hear some of it on her website: www.alexisanthony.net and her MySpace page.

References available upon request.

6) Why should I choose Alexis as an instructor?

Alexis wants you to ENJOY your experience and not view music lessons aswork, but as a fun and rewarding time that will enrich your life and help you love music even more.

She eagerly works with all skill levels and believes ANYONE can learn to play music with the THREE P's: patience, practice, and persistence.

7) What methods of payment do you take?

Cash, Check or PayPal

8) What materials do I need to begin?

For voice - bring a bag that contains:

For guitar - bring all of the above - except bring printed lyric and chord sheets as well (Alexis will tell you more about this during your first lesson)

9) Can you record my song in mp3 format?

YES! Alexis can record you singing or playing (or both) and can email the song to you that night!

10) Is there an extra fee for that?

No - this is just an added benefit to help you learn faster!

11) Can you teach me in the evening after 6pm?

Alexis currently teaches in the evening on Tuesdays and Fridays until 8pm.

12) How does a songwriting class work?

Alexis believes EVERYONE has a song inside them and will help you realize just how attainable writing that first song - or finishing that one is.

Some activities during a songwriting session:

* Learning about different types of song structures
* Creating melodies
* Basic and advanced music theory to help you understand how a song is written
* Relaxation and writing techniques to get you in touch with your creative side
* Creative listening and analyzing songs and genres to help you pinpoint what elements you would want to include in your songs.

13) Do I have to play an instrument to write a song? No!

14) Will you help me get over my stage-fright?

Alexis has many techniques to help you focus, relax and ENJOY your performance and goes over many of these techniques in her lessons.

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Contact us today!!

210-558-0508

info@thecassa.net