Drop-in lessons, referred to as 'clinician lessons' for the remainder of this page, are a great option for those who are working toward a specific short-term project such as an audition or performance, adults with limited availability, or students of a skill level such that they only need occasional check-ins.
Clinician lessons are the same rate for up to six students at a time, making them a cost-effective choice for small groups of students who are working on the same project. Examples: students wanting to be in a talent show, showcase, or scholarship performance together; cast mates who want to improve scenes, songs, or choreography for the show they are in; students that are around the same music theory level who would like to study together.
Lesson Topics
Please visit the Weekly Lessons page for a breakdown of all available lesson topics.
How to Schedule
This type of lesson can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length depending on the topic and goals of the student. To schedule a lesson, email cmoultonstudio@gmail.com and include as much detail as possible such as age of student(s), lesson topic needed, urgency (how far off is the audition, performance, quiz), etc.
Clinician lessons are offered throughout the year, seven days a week.
Location
Lessons are held at The Strand on the Marietta Square (117 North Park Sq., Marietta) and my home (a couple of minutes past 1410 Dura Dr. SW, Marietta, GA 30008), depending on the lesson day.
Strand Details: The box office is not typically open during lesson times, so please wait at the front doors. If another employee lets you into the building, wait in the lobby as the space the lesson will occur in changes based on availability and lesson needs.
Home Details: Please park in the driveway or in the street to the right of the driveway (when facing the house). Students should be ready on the front bench a couple of minutes before the lesson start time. During the lesson, parents and siblings (who don't want to run errands during the lesson) are welcome to play in the front yard, sit on the porch, or even take a walk around the neighborhood. Shoes should be removed upon entry. There are pets on the premises.
Payment
$40 per 30 minutes, cash. $50 per 30 minutes, check or digital currency. If that is not manageable for your family, there are ways to reduce the cost.
The lesson rate remains the same for up to six students in the room. Bringing a friend (or two, or three) who is working on the same material is a great way to receive the same training for less.
Bartering is also an option. Everyone has a skill or resource they can trade - even the students. There is always a lot that can be done in the old house I live in and the studio never runs out of music and such that can be organized. Handy fixing a fence? Great. Can you pull weeds? Wonderful. Have your own farm fresh eggs? Fantastic.
(The rate for Quadratum members is $30 per 30 minutes, cash; $40 per 30 minutes, check or digital currency.)
If you cancel a lesson, or are a no-show, you still owe for the lesson. If the instructor cancels and you had already paid for the lesson, your payment will be refunded.
The following documents are due at the start of the first lesson. Hard copies are available at the lesson for you to sign, if preferred.