PRIVATE LESSONS
BAM’s Private Lesson Program is weekly appointment where students work one-on-one with an instructor at their own pace and without distractions.
Private lessons are the main focus for BAM because we want every student we work with to have an adult look them in the eyes and give them their full attention. Private lessons offer the platform to tell that student through words and actions that they matter and that they have something to give. Kids want so much to know that they matter and that they belong, and we want to tell them resoundingly “YES.” This is true not because they have demonstrated amazing skill or potential to be be a world-class musician but on the simple merit that they are human.
Private lessons are the main focus for BAM because we want every student we work with to have an adult look them in the eyes and give them their full attention. Private lessons offer the platform to tell that student through words and actions that they matter and that they have something to give. Kids want so much to know that they matter and that they belong, and we want to tell them resoundingly “YES.” This is true not because they have demonstrated amazing skill or potential to be be a world-class musician but on the simple merit that they are human.
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LESSONS LOCATIONS
We teach our lessons at Academy for Integrated Arts 7910 Troost Ave. Kansas City, MO 64103 LESSON DAYS & TIMES Our lessons are a half hour, once a week for each student. We teach lessons during the following times Mondays 3:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesdays 3:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesdays 3:30pm - 8:00pm LESSON COST per 30 MINUTE LESSON BAM Lessons are priced to help make music education affordable and accessible for almost any family Kansas City. To do that we have a sliding scale for lessons. $15 - Standard Lesson Rate $5 - Reduced Lesson Rate - For families who qualify for Federal Free / Reduced Lunch Program.* $25 - Donor Lesson Rate - For those who wish to pay it forward or adults who wish to take lessons. Your donor lesson fee will pay for your lesson in addition to supplementing the cost of a lesson for a student on the Reduced Lesson Rate *If cost is still a barrier to taking lessons, please contact BAM and we will look at your current situation and explore options. |
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LESSON Q&A
Base Academy of Music (BAM) is a non-profit music school that helps urban youth start to play an instrument.
Q: Does my student need to be a student at Academy for Integrated Arts to take lessons at BAM?
A: NO, any student of any school is eligible to take lessons at BAM.
Q: I don't know if my family qualifies for the Federal Free / Reduced Lunch status. How do we find out?
A: Visit the federal guideline website and find your annual income HERE
Q: We don't have an instrument. Can BAM help us find an instrument?
A:Yes, most of the time BAM is able to assist a family in the rental or purchase of an instrument. However we cannot guarantee that we will be able to locate an instrument for every student.
Q: I signed up for lessons, but we haven't been scheduled yet. Why not?
A: Lesson space is LIMITED and BAM is constantly fundraising to open more lesson spots at the Reduced Lesson Rate. If you are interested in helping us raise more funds to offer more lessons, we would love your help.
Q: How do I pay for lessons?
A: BAM accepts cash, check and credit cards at the lesson location. Families can also pay online by clicking on the link in your lesson invoice.
Q: What happens if we miss a lesson?
A: If BAM receives notice of your absence 24 hours in advance of your lesson time, you will not be asked to pay for the lesson. You can notify BAM you will be absent by phone call, text message or email. However, if you do not notify BAM in advance, you will be responsible to pay for the lesson.
Q: What is BAMs inclement weather policy?
A: In the event of inclement weather, BAM will follow the KCMO school district; when classes or after school activities are cancelled we will also cancel lessons.
Q: What instruments do you offer?
A: Everything! Piano, drums, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass. And if we don't know how to play it we can learn and teach you how.
Q: What age can my child start taking lessons?
A: It varies from child to child, but when a child can sit for a 30 minute lesson and they will be able to spend at least 10 minutes a day during the week playing their instrument. We find 6 or 7 is a great age to start on piano, drums and strings for most students, and 8 or 9 is a good age for guitar, brass and woodwind instruments.