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Private Piano Lessons
Private Piano Lessons
Ages 7 - Adults
Thursday, 30-minute lessons
$200 for non-members per 8-week session
$180 for members per 8-week session
Online Option Available
Call to schedule a 30-minute private lesson time between 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Private lessons begin with a 30-minute consultation to determine the participant's level and goals. Together, the participant and the teacher will identify an agenda, a practice commitment and schedule, choice of music style, and the type of support needed for the year. Private Piano Lessons are offered in 8-week sessions. There will be a winter and spring recital scheduled to highlight our music students accomplishments.
After you register call: Lisa Zupon 513-728-4266 to schedule a time for your 30-minute private lesson.
ArtsConnects' top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. There will be a large plastic partition in-between the student and instructor and they will be seated 6 ft apart. For those not ready to do in-person lessons yet, we also offer online Zoom lessons. Participants will need to download the free program - Zoom onto their computer or Ipad prior to the first class. Participants will receive an invitation link with specific instructions on how to join each class.
When registering you need to select in-person or online. You may change this at anytime during the session.
Private Piano lessons are held on Thursdays between 4:30 - 8:30 pm. In-person lessons are held at ArtsConnect Springfield Township Arts Center, 9158 Winton Rd, Building A, behind the fire station. Call Lisa Zupon 513-728-4266 to select your private 30-minute lesson time.There will be No Class on November 26 due to Thanksgiving break.
Having trouble registering online? Call Lisa Zupon - (513) 728-4266. Lisa can register you over the phone.
| Private Piano Lessons | Session Dates | Day and Time | Non-member / Member Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 4 | 7/2 - 8/20/2020 | THUR 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $200/ $180 | Register Here |
Session 5 |
8/27 - 10/15/2020 | THUR 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $200 / $180 | Register Here |
| Session 6 | 10/22 - 12/17/2020 | THUR 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $200 / $180 | Register Here |
Hello!
We are pleased you are joining us for piano lessons at ArtsConnect!
When you begin your lessons, we will evaluate your musical skills before starting lessons. Together, we will determine whether you will study with Dr. John or Ms. Suzanne. A program tailored to your skill level will be developed for you with materials that we can offer to you. We will consult with each other on your progress and provide evaluations throughout the process.
If you decide after a 8-week session to continue lessons then we can include you in:
- Bi-annual recitals and
- MTNA festival auditions opportunity to earn
an award for your progress! - Other opportunities may arise for you as well.
John and Suzanne Carpenter
True Virtuoso Piano Studio
Instructors - True Virtuoso Piano Studio
Suzanne and John Carpentar
Ms. Suzanne is a highly trained and experienced teacher. She has studied at Oberlin College and Conservatory while attending grade school. She attended school at Interlochen Arts Academy. She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in music (and art, drama, dance and creative writing) from the University of Connecticut and Masters studies at Antioch in Special Education. She taught at East Manhattan School for Bright and Gifted in New York, taught in Mt. Healthy schools preK-12, and has run 3 piano studios.
Masters of Music from Manhattan School of Music and Bachelor’s in Music from Manhattan school of Music. He has recently played in the Los Angeles area with the orchestra and at the NAMM monster concerts and with the Dayton philharmonic. Dr. John won first place in the BMTA international piano competition in the solo division. He plays the traditional service for Mother of God in Covington and for the Wyoming Choir, and has a Radio show on WAIF 88.3 F.M. in Cincinnati, “Music Making Together – a building community program”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OCIvTySv_8
Carmen Variations played by John Carpenter on a Hallet Davis Piano.
JOHN’S WORKSHOPS
BE AUDACIOUS, USE AUDACITY!
Ages 18 & over
Saturdays Aug 1, 8 & 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$75 Non-member / $67.50 Member
In this 3-day course, learn the power of audacity by creating audio/visual digital projects. Audacity is a free program used to manipulate sound. Learn to do voice-overs, song mixes, multi-track recordings, and much more. Bring a laptop, headphones or earbuds and your favorite MP3 audio files to use in your project. Please download the free program - Audacity, prior to the first class.
Audacity Workshop takes place on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm at ArtsConnect Springfield Township Arts Center, 9158 Winton Rd, Building A, behind the fire station. All three classes included in the fee.
| Be Audacious, Use Audacity Workshop Date |
Day and Time | Non-member / Member Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturdays, Aug 1, 8, & 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $75 / $67.50 | Cancelled |
CREATIVE RADIO BROADCAST
Ages 14 & over
Saturdays, Oct 3 & 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, Oct 12, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
$75 Non-member / $67.50 Member
Participants will learn how to present a radio show, arrange music, operate an on-air board, and interview people for a show. The final workshop day will take place at the local Cincinnati radio station, WAIF, 88.3 FM. Please bring a laptop, if you have one.
Saturday workshops are held at 10 am - 12 pm in ArtsConnect Springfield Township Arts Center and Monday from 8 - 10 pm at WAIF 88.3 FM. All three classes included in the fee.
| Creative Radio Broadcast Workshop Date |
Day and Time | Non-member / Member Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturdays Oct 3 & 10 Monday Oct 12 |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8:00 - 10 p.m. |
$75 / $67.50 | Register Here |
Class Cancellations & Weather Closings
A minimum of four students must be enrolled for the session prior to the stated deadline for the class to take place (maximum 12 students). The Springfield Township Senior and Community Arts Center follows Finneytown School District inclement weather closings. To verify closings, call 513-522-2108. Due to costs incurred in planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the Arts Council cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student. Refunds will be made by check, not to a credit card. To notify us of a cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.
Checks are payable to ArtsConnect and can be mailed to 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
For more information, call 522-2108
Contact Us
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ArtsConnect™
(513) 522-2108
Springfield Township
Community Arts Center
9158 Winton Road
Building A
Cincinnati, Ohio
45231
Kimberlee Flamm
Executive Director
kflamm@springfieldtwp.org
(513)728-4262
Lisa Zupon
Education Director
lzupon@springfieldtwp.org
(513)728-4266