Instrumental Music

Dr. Marcelo Zigaran, an accomplished musician, offers music lessons in Cello, Violin, Viola, Bass, Piano and Classical Guitar. Also offered: Ensemble-Chamber Music-String Orchestra (some classes offered at Duchesne Academy.)

CLASSES: 2 classes are offered

1. Lessons in CELLO, VIOLIN, VIOLA, BASS, CLASSICAL GUITAR and PIANO:

The classes will consist of individual instruction in solo and group settings for students K-12th grade. Experience shows that children improve faster by playing, listening and working with students of similar level. Cellos, Violins and Violas come in many sizes to fit kindergarten to adult students. Through traditional (Russian school) methods and Suzuki, students will learn from the basics to complexities of string instruments technique applied to children songs and musical works as well as the ability to read music and develop musicianship. The lessons are also a required step for those children interested in joining the String Orchestra and Cello, and guitar Choir for Regis and Duchesne schools.

Tuition: Lessons are per contract from September to December 2012. Tuition: $800 per the season Sept-December. If paying monthly after the 12th of each month there will be a late fee of $20 (after school program consists of weekly lesson following school calendar). Trial lessons out of contract before or during the first week of the program are possible ($50) under request but the tuition for the semester remains fixed (with make-up lessons if necessary) Classes will start on the week of Sept. after Labor Day (Sept 5th) 2012.

2. ENSEMBLE-CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS.

The ensemble class is offered to students who have had six months or more lessons with Dr. Zigaran or other string instructor. This class is a COMPLEMENT to the instrumental lessons which means students are expected to be enrolled on individual lessons with Dr. Zigaran or other instructor. This class is an opportunity for students to perform in a string ensemble, practicing their repertory of songs on chamber music/ensemble and/or orchestra setting with initiation to polyphony, musicianship as well as the ability to perform with other musicians. The class will consist of 45 minutes class of weekly group work where the students will perform together as a string orchestra, duets, trios with different combination of instruments and cello and guitar choir. This class will have a maximum of ten students per class. Thursday 4: 30 to 5: 30 at Duchesne (to be confirmed upon enrollment).

Tuition: Lessons are per contract from Sept to Dec 2012. $640 for the season Sept-Dec. If paying monthly after the 12th of each month there will be a late fee of $20.The after school program consist of weekly lesson following school calendar. Classes will start on the week of September 4th after Labor Day 2012. Once enrolled the whole season tuition applies.

TIMES AVAILABLE FOR LESSON: Wednesdays (few slots on Monday) at The Regis

School. T-TR. at Duchesne Academy, and Fridays/Saturdays at Dr. Zigaran’s music studio.

Other day/time and place might be available upon request. Tuition is per season; it can be divided in payments if requested. Students are required to perform a recital at the end of the year (date to be confirmed) to demonstrate their learned abilities. It is a fact that just the preparation for recital is a huge opportunity for improving the level. Up to three lessons during each season are possible to make up with 24 hours prior notice. Parents will be responsible for renting/buying equipment (cello/violin, case, bow and rosin, guitar, etc.). You can rent anywhere in Houston, I advise for quality and price Gold’s Violins.

HOW TO REGISTER? To register: contact Marcelo Zigaran @ 832-567-1295 emails: anytime, (best)marcelloz@sbcglobal.net; or marcelloplayer@comcast.net or visit www.marcelozigaran.com and please leave mail at cellist@marcelozigaran.com