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The Nelson School of Music provides comprehensive music lessons (viola/violin, piano, guitar and trumpet, and single & double reed lessons) to beginner through college level musicians.
The teaching process is tailored to the individuality, goals and schedule of each student. Private lessons can be started at any time and piano and violin lessons as early as age 5.
Private music lessons are designed to meet the musical needs of each student and are arranged on a weekly basis for 30, 60, or 90 minute periods. Although the appropriate age for a child to begin private music lessons depends on the maturity of the child, The Nelson School of Music feels most children are ready to benefit from private instruction as early as the age of five.
Each year, one recital is scheduled for the students. Students are encouraged to share their music, and, thus, gain a broad musical experience. The Nelson School of Music believes strongly that recitals provide excellent motivation for students to make use of when they are perfecting and performing their pieces.
The Instructor
Instructor Gregg V. Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education (vocal and instrumental, K-12) from the University of Nebraska, Kearney. In addition he has done graduate work at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He studied violin with noted professor and performer Arnold Schatz in Nebraska, and with Eitan Ornoy, while Mr. Ornoy was at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston.
The Philosophy
Gregg's philosophy as a teacher is that music is important in the creation of the “whole person”, along with math, science, geography, sports, etc. In addition, a background playing a musical instrument greatly enhances a person's appreciation of
the fine arts — a lifelong benefit.
Each year a recital is held in the Spring. Performance is optional, but students are strongly encouraged to participate. A reception with food is held after the recital for all musicians, their families, and friends. Private music lessons have been shown to improve the quality of a student's performance in public and private school bands and orchestras. A number of Mr. Nelson's students play in such groups within the Conroe Independent School District.
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