Studio & Music Lesson Info 
Current enrollment is roughly 45+ students per week. I offer both virtual and in-person lessons locally, here at my home studio in Frederick Maryland. Lessons are offered in half hour or one hour lesson slots. Half hour slots are generally what most of students opt for. It provides enough time to accomplish work on current and new material for most students. I do offer one hour time slots as many students do benefit from a longer session.

Tuition is paid monthly in order to reserve a regular weekly time and day. Tuition is due at the beginning of each month for however many lessons/weeks that are in the month. That way you are able to reserve the same time and day from week to week. Consistency obviously makes for better learning and practice. 

I am always happy to work with everyone. Periodic students are welcome. Your schedule may be irregular and does not permit you to meet for lessons regularly. Students that pay per-lesson DO NOT reserve a regular weekly time slot. You must call ahead and schedule a time for each lesson.

Cancellations 
Inevitably things happen and you may need to reschedule. Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance will be rescheduled. Same day or last minute cancellations are considered a missed lesson or No-Show and will be charged.

Studio Closed
In the event that the studio is closed or I need to cancel for any reason, there is no charge for that lesson. Should tuition have already paid for the month, we will reschedule the lesson. Should we for some reason not be able to find an adequate reschedule date for a makeup lesson due to my absence, we will credit the lesson towards the following month. 

Holidays
As far as lessons and holidays, I do not follow the public school system. Other than the major holidays of the year, lessons are open as usual. If your lesson day does happen to fall on a day the I am not having lessons for any reason, of course there’s no charge. 

The teaching schedule runs weekdays from 200pm to 900pm or so. Earlier times can be available if needed. The schedule is somewhat fluid as students do move around due to school, work, activities or other needed schedule changes. Should you find you need to change your regular day or time please feel free to let me know and we can find you a new time and day.

The lesson fee is currently $45 per half hour lesson. (Paid monthly)


Accepted Payments : Check, Cash, Zelle, PayPal and Venmo

Checks made out to : Kevin Burnes 
PayPal : kevin@kevinburnes.com
Venmo : @KevinBurnes
Zelle : 3017850660
Cash is Cash

Note : PayPal Payments MUST ADD 3.49% + $0.49 per lesson to cover PayPal FEE

GUITAR LESSONS

My eclectic background with the guitar allows me to offer my students extensive access to learning and playing in a multitude of musical styles, repertoire and technique. Jazz, rock, blues, metal, flamenco and classical. 

Segovia to Zappa. Villa Lobos to Vai. Wes to Jimi. Old, new or not yet played, mastery of the instrument is the essential focus regardless of the genre. 

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Students
Ages 5 and Up. (Under 5 please contact)

CONTACT FOR LESSONS

Beginning Guitar 

Basic Guitar Mechanics
Chord Comprehension
Introduction to Music Notation & Note Reading
Guitar Music Notation
Guitar Tablature
Learn and Play Music (Genre of Study)

Intermediate Guitar

Note Reading
Scales and Modes
Seventh and Extended Chord Forms
Basic Music Theory
Song Form and Analysis
Guitar Solo 
Intro to Improvisation
Learn and Play Music (Genre of Study)

Advanced Guitar

Note Reading
Lead Sheet & Chart Comprehension 
Advanced Chord Forms
Playing Chord Changes
Comping and Soloing Techniques
Advanced Music Theory Concepts, Comprehension and Application
Advanced Solo Techniques
Learn and Play Music (Genre of Study)

Note : For students pursuing higher education, lesson focus on College Prep is available. Meeting your program admission requirements, repertoire selections, auditions, etc.

CLASSICAL GUITAR

CONTACT FOR LESSONS

Beginning Classical Guitar 

Basic Guitar Mechanics
Introduction to Music Notation & Note Reading
Beginning Left & Right Hand Technique
Learn and Play Basic Selections for Classic Guitar

Intermediate Classical Guitar

Note Reading
Scales and Modes
Basic Music Theory
Left & Right Technique
Learn and Play Standard Selections for Classical Guitar

Advanced Guitar

Note Reading Exercises 
Advanced Left and Right Hand Technique
Advanced Solo Performance and Techniques
Advanced Music Theory 

Note : For students pursuing higher education, lesson focus on College Prep is available. Meeting your program admission requirements, repertoire selections, auditions, etc.

PIANO

Piano is a foundational instrument. The first notes I played were on a piano. It is simply one of the best instruments to start learning music. For younger students and students new to music in general, it is fundamental to the music learning process. It is visually easy to comprehend and mechanically easy to make and create sound. 

A lesson book is required for piano students. Please contact me for more information.

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Students
Ages 5 and Up. (Under 5 please contact)

CONTACT FOR LESSONS

Beginning Piano

Basic Piano Mechanics
Beginning Left & Right Hand Technique
Introduction to Piano Music Notation
Learn and Play Basic Selections for Piano
(Lesson Book Required)

Intermediate Piano

Note Reading
Left & Right Hand Technique
Scale Exercises
Basic Music Theory
Learn and Play Basic Piano Selections
(Lesson Book Required)

Advanced Piano

Note Reading
Advanced Left and Right Hand Technique
Advanced Music Theory
Music Comprehension and Interpretation
Learn and Play Piano Selections from Standard Repertoire 
(Lesson Book Required)


Note : For students pursuing higher education, lesson focus on College Prep is available. Meeting your program admission requirements, repertoire selections, auditions, etc.

THEORY & COMPOSITION

Mastery of an instrument requires a great deal of discipline and practice. It requires regular effort for growth to become evident. Instrument and practice aside, the end product is sound. Our twelve tones. How these sounds get organized is the study of Music Theory and Composition. 

I offer lessons specifically for students pursuing skills in music composition, song writing and an understanding of music theory. 

CONTACT FOR LESSONS

Students desiring to expand their understanding of the inner workings of music. Individual’s that have found a passion for creating music and want to formally learn the foundations. Avid music listener’s that want to have a better understanding of how and what to listen for in music. 

Studies in Theory and Composition can offer the student overall better comprehension and ultimately application of all of these concepts.

General Course Offerings

Music Theory - Beginning through Advanced Concepts
Key Signatures and Meter
Scales and Modes
Interval and Chords
Harmony
Melody
Phrasing
Song and Musical Forms
Composition Techniques
Music Analysis

Requirements

Previous experience with reading music 
Basic ability to play an instrument
(Manuscript Book Required)