Private Music Lessons

Lessons that meet each student where they are

Music lessons at Heart of the Matter are personalized, joyful, and grounded in strong musicianship. Students can explore piano, voice, guitar, bass, drums, songwriting, theory, and creative expression.

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Lesson Offerings

Piano

Build technique, musical confidence, reading skills, rhythm, repertoire, and expressive playing.

Reading music and understanding rhythm
Healthy technique and hand coordination
Repertoire that supports each student's goals
Musical expression, dynamics, and confidence

Voice

Develop tone, breath support, pitch, range, confidence, and authentic expression.

Breath support and relaxed vocal production
Pitch, tone, range, and ear training
Performance confidence and stage presence
Songs that feel meaningful and age-appropriate

Guitar

Learn chords, strumming, rhythm, songs, fretboard basics, and creative accompaniment.

Chords, strumming patterns, and rhythm
Favorite songs and creative accompaniment
Fretboard basics and practical musicianship
Playing with confidence and consistency

Bass

Build groove, timing, coordination, listening skills, and the foundation of ensemble playing.

Groove, timing, and steady pulse
Coordination and clean technique
Listening skills for playing with others
Bass lines that support the whole song

Drums

Develop rhythm, coordination, timing, musical independence, and creative freedom.

Rhythm, counting, and timekeeping
Coordination and musical independence
Creative fills, grooves, and patterns
Playing with focus, control, and freedom

Songwriting

Turn ideas into songs through lyrics, melody, harmony, structure, and arrangement.

Lyrics, melody, and storytelling
Song structure and arrangement
Harmony, chords, and emotional shape
Developing ideas from sketch to finished song

Music Theory & Ear Training

Strengthen the musical foundation behind the notes: rhythm, harmony, intervals, chord progressions, listening, and musicianship.

Rhythm, notation, and musical patterns
Intervals, chords, and progressions
Listening skills and pitch awareness
Musicianship that supports every instrument

Lessons For Every Stage

Young Beginners

A warm, encouraging start for students building focus, rhythm, confidence, and foundational skills.

Growing Musicians

Support for students ready to deepen technique, expand repertoire, and find more personal expression.

Adult Learners

Flexible, respectful lessons for adults beginning again, starting fresh, or exploring a long-held musical goal.

How Lessons Work

A simple path into music.

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Meet Elizabeth, talk through goals, and experience the teaching style before choosing a weekly plan.

Choose your lesson rhythm

Students can choose weekly 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons depending on age, goals, and season of life.

Grow with weekly support

Lessons combine consistent skill-building with encouragement, creativity, and room for each student to develop.

Simple, Flexible Pricing

Choose the weekly rhythm that supports each student.

30-minute weekly lessons

Caterpillar

$195 / month

4 lessons per month

$48.75 per lesson

A gentle starting point for building strong musical foundations.

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Chrysalis

$245 / month

4 lessons per month

$61.25 per lesson

More room to grow, explore, and transform through consistent practice.

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60-minute weekly lessons

Butterfly

$290 / month

4 lessons per month

$72.50 per lesson

Deeper weekly support for confidence, artistry, and full musical expression.

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