About
About the company
Oconee Music strives to provide a consistently great experience for every member of our community: parents, students & teachers. We want our students to feel joyful during their lessons and to be excited to come make music with us. We want our instruction to be so energetic and caring that students feel like music is an integral part of their lives.
We want to have a community of students and parents that are eclectic, friendly, modern, and technology-friendly. We want parents to be excited about our innovations and enthusiastic about their child’s progress. We strive to have the most cutting-edge music lessons in town. By teaching with music kids’ love, we hope to inspire passion, practice, and a lifelong enjoyment of music.
Happy Parents = Happy Kids
The Heart of Oconee Music
Oconee Music was founded by a mom and teacher. This is her story!
Confession time
I hated to practice when I was a kid! Everyday was battle with my mom over practice time. To me, the music was boring. My teacher never let me choose my own music and weekly lessons felt so slow. Did you take from the same teacher as I did?
Finding a Solution
I started Oconee Music after years of teaching piano lessons the “traditional way.” I was surprised when some of the most talented students quit because they were bored and struggling to learn to read music, even though they enjoyed music. As a mom, I know it’s not fun to be the bad guy with your kids, especially while pushing them to practice an instrument you thought they’d love.
The question is, how do we get our children to be excited to learn to play music? The truth is, kids do love music! We allow them independence to choose their music while focusing more on playing and less on reading notes.
The Oconee Music Method
Think of it like this, when children learn to read in school that they have already been speaking for years! Why should traditional lessons jump in with note-reading immediately?
From lesson one, we start playing songs the student enjoys. When children feel like they are playing real music, they will be more inspired to practice at home. Success nurtures more success. Our lessons and classes are designed to be adjusted according to the child’s needs, to foster their independence, and to build self-confidence through successful music performance.
Music in the Real World
Being able to play an instrument opens many doors in life – from rock bands to band programs to community choirs to church groups, there is never a lack of social opportunities for musicians. Musicians are looked up to and admired. Being a musician means being part of a supportive community of musical friends. I want that for your family and I hope you’ll join us at Oconee Music.
