Lessons are offered on Drum Set, Snare Drum, Mallet Percussion, and various other percussion instruments. Rates vary depending on length of lesson and distance of travel, starting at $25 for a half hour lesson in studio, $50 for one hour in studio lesson and up. Virtual lessons are also available!

Celene Yohemas has a unique approach to drum set which includes rudimental exercizes, groove mastery and creativity development.  She teaches students of all ages and levels of experience.

Dare to Compare: Celene's Lesson Rates to Music Store Lessons

The cost at a store is on average $23.00 for half hour lesson.  Payment to instructor is $20.00 per HOUR, or $10 per lesson, and instructors are paid only if lessons are booked for that time. Educational requirements at a studio have no standards for years of experience or educational background.  This means you need to ask about education, qualifications, years of experience, Price per lesson is the same regardless of instructor credentials.

Most in-store lessons only offer drum set and snare drum.

Most in-store instructors do not have to submit a police screening.

Celene Offers:

Educated Instruction

Celene earned a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, a four year degree, from the University of Calgary in 2000.  She began teaching in 1997 as a student, and continues to teach privately, at schools, and as a clinician at camps.

Experience

During her 13 years of teaching, Celene has developed effective techniques which combine the use of multiple teaching tools such as Kodaly method, traditional reading, and individualized programs to best suit the needs of the student. Some of her best training as instructor came through teaching for over a decade at Royal Canadian Air Cadet Summer Training Centres, private instruction, and clinics. She has instructed Music Education students at the University of Calgary in Percussion Techniques, and teaches percussion ensembles at St. Francis High School, St. Alphonsus Junior High School, and is a member of the music team at Centennial High School.

Extensive Instrumentation

The degree program at the University of Calgary in Percussion included extensive training on classical percussion instruments including mallets (marimba, vibraphone, bells, orchestral bells, tubular bells), and percussion (tympani, multiple percussion, auxiliary percussion).  In addition to her classical training, she has  continued development on congas, drum set, and djembe, and continues to learn new instrumental traditions.

Security

Celene has a Calgary Police Service record check done regularly and is authorized to work in the Public, Private and Separate school districts.

Details

Lessons are available at her studio in the community of Deer Run in Calgary, Alberta, and may be available in your home.  For more details, contact Celene by clicking here or by telephone at (403) 861.3002.

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