Why Choose Our Studio?

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Formally established in 1993 by local University of Idaho Hampton School of Music graduates, GTR's goal is to provide quality, affordable music instruction in a friendly and relaxed professional atmosphere. From Renaissance to Rock, we offer instruction in a variety of styles. Attention is given to helping the student develop sound technical skills, an understanding of how music works (theory), as well as learn and improve musical interpretation.

Reasons that make us the best choice for you:

Focus on Teaching

All we do is teach. We do not sell or rent musical instruments. This leaves us free to specialize in one thing - providing the highest quality

of music instruction. Our students not only learn the technical skills neccessary to playing an instrument but they learn the theory behind musical patterns and structrue.

Experienced Teachers
Our instructors are highly qualified and have extensive performance experience.   Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual students learning style.

Instructor Michael Sullivan (left) guides Joel through a new technique.

Bass instructor Ryan Gibler (left) shows his student a new scale fingering

All Ages - Beginners to Advanced.
Our current student enrollment ranges from 8 years old to those in their 60's and 70's.  We take care to teach what you want to learn so music is rewarding for students of all ages and levels.

 

Private Lessons
Private lessons ensure that the student has the undivided attention of the teacher and can progress at a personal level.

Fully Equipped Studios

With stands, amps, sound systems and more.  All you need to bring to your lesson is your instrument, music, lesson book & notebook!

Inspired Students

Many of our students have gone on to start their own bands, join school or church music groups, play at open mic nights and other community events as well as successfully prepare for senior projects, major competitions such as Junior Miss, and college auditions.

 

 

Tips on Getting the Most from Practicing

  • Be Consistent - Set aside a certain time each day for practicing and do it. Practicing in the same place can also be helpful. The mind begins to associate this time and place with practicing which will help you more quickly mentally "change gears" and focus on your practice.
     
  • Be Persistent - Once you've established the habit of practicing don't let yourself fall away and destroy what you've developed.
     
  • 30 - 50 Minute Sessions - More than 50 minutes and the mind fatigues, less than 25 minutes and you've barely gotten warmed up.
     
  • Repetition - Expect to do certain exercises over and over. This is the way your brain develops the needed muscle memory. Go slow and build up speed slowly, always playing as correctly as possible. Your mind will memorize incorrect playing habits also.
     
  • Focus- Take a couple of minutes to relax, put away other thoughts and think about what you're going to work on. Try to put your whole mind into your practice session. BE ORGANIZED- Divide your practice time in parts.

 

“The 30 Minute Practice Session”

•  3 minutes of warm-up exercise (like the chromatic scale).

•  7 minutes reviewing and playing single notes or scales.

•  15 minutes - try new techniques, progressions, song, etc.

•  5-minutes of review.

               

  • Enjoy Music- Make the time to play for fun, jam with friends, play old stuff you enjoy playing or just fool around. This will remind you of the fun side to music and learning. It will also give you more practice.
     
  • Excuses Don't Count- Don't beat yourself up when you don't practice. Just re-evaluate your priorities, set a time aside and do it. Beware of the conscious minds ability to come up with excuses for not doing or getting something in life. In reality excuses simply don't count, especially in learning a skill like music. If you practice you'll get the benefits. If you don't, you won't.

 

Take lessons from patient, positive instructors
who are committed to your improvement.

GTR Music Studio ~ Helping YOU Make Music!

 

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