Services Offered
After more than 30 years of teaching, we have developed a system that takes students of all ages through a series of well-planned and deliberate activities that are designed to make them well-rounded, versatile, and equipped. Every student learns the basic mechanics as it relates to their instrument, while at the same time learning the basics of music theory (that is, why music sounds the way it does, how it all fits together, etc). The end result is a student who is more than a mere imitator of an exercise – he or she is a genuine musician. We’re convinced that a well-rounded student will have a greater value if they ever decide to take their playing to another level.
Students move at their own pace and are never pressured. If you want to be pushed & challenged, we can do that too (!)
Comprehensive lessons are offered for Drums, Guitar (acoustic & electric), Bass (4, 5, and 6 string), School Percussion, and Piano/Keyboards. Assistance is available in the areas of equipment selection and maintenance, as well.
Vocal instruction is available on a foundational level; areas of study will include music theory, proper breathing, tone, pitch accuracy, warm-ups, etc. The methods used will equip the vocalist for both lead and background roles.
Notable Quotable: “I love to take all of the experiences that I’ve been blessed with and pass those on to my students. At the same time, I never forget that I’m a student, too, and always strive to become a better player and a better person in the process.”
Cornerstone Music is now accepting additional clients for recording projects. These can be as simple as singing to a CD or as complex as a full band. Assistance is also available for songwriting and producing – we can help you go from the basic song or lyric structure and transform your artistic idea into a captured moment in time. . .
The in-house staff is ready to assist you in a variety of alternate services such as
*Voice-overs / Announcements (your voice or ours)
*Custom Drum Loops (Rap, Hip-hop, etc)
*Cassette to CD transfers
*Video to DVD transfers
Our library of sound effects is the perfect way to add Foley-type enhancements to any video scene (whether they’re used in professional Film/TV projects or simply as a way to jazz-up your home videos). We can apply these effects to your audio-only projects, as well.
If Karaoke is your thing, we can remove the vocals from your favorite tunes and transform them into instant performance tracks.
Looking for a unique gift for any occasion? We also offer audio and video greetings that you can personalize and share with others. Dad really doesn’t need another ugly tie, does he…?
If you are a band or solo artist, our staff is ready to assist you in getting to the next level. We partner with you as we offer honest evaluations in such areas as
√ Songwriting
√ Vocal coaching / harmony layering
√ Drum/Bass interaction
√ Stage Presence
√ Preparation for studio recording
√ Live show critiques
√ Equipment selection
√ Handling the music “business”
√ etc!
If you’re in the area, swing by and we’ll tune your guitar or drum for free! If you need your whole drum set tuned, we can arrange to do that, too. We’re here to help with string changes, drum head changes, or just advice on what to buy. We can fix common guitar problems such as strings that buzz or feel too hard to press down. Plus, if you have an amp or effect and you’re not sure how to get the sound you’re looking for, we’d be glad to offer some suggestions.
