A Unique Approach to Learning Music
Have music lessons become a grind, or have you never been able to commit years to learning an instrument? Take a look at Resiliency Studies!
Resiliency Studies is beyond taking music lessons. It is an experience filled with lessons of not only in how to learn music, but also in how to tackle goals that can be applied in every facet of life.
In Four Months
Students will learn...
Music they want to learn.
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How to stick with difficult objectives.
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Doing something challenging can be fun!
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Celebrating achievements makes the experience more enjoyable, and helps us see it through.
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Communities can strengthen, encourage, and embolden us to keep going.
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Learn how to evaluate and adjust your path to achieve the goal throughout the course.
Justin Brown
A Story of Resilience
As a musician who has been through many difficulties, Justin Brown uses experiences ranging from preparing for recitals and auditions, performing in high intensity situations like concertos and touring with the King's Brass, evaluating and adjusting after being cut within a minute for an audition, as well as using resilience to recover from injuries after a serious car accident.
Justin focuses on helping others navigate challenging goals and successfully obtain them. He also draws on over 15 years of experience as an educator. From maintaining a private studio, to teaching Beginner through High School Level Band, Assistant Choir Director in Middle and High Schools, as well as Guest Teacher at the University of Illinois Trombone Camp.
With Resilience Studies
Students will be equipped with...
Recording Equipment
Shipped to You
A fantastic way to "see" improvement
Attainable Goals
Help Picking Appropriate Repertoire for the Course
Obtain goals in timely manner
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Builds Character, Discipline, Confidence
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Enjoy the process more
Hour Lessons
Time for Growth
Hour lessons create space for...
Creativity, Questions, Exploring Ideas, and time to know each other
Customized Packets
Know what and how to practice
Each piece of music has its own challenges and techniques needed to master
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Breaks down each solo into "bite-sized" exercises to make difficult passages more manageable
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Think of it like coaching baseball - Struggle at batting?
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I break down how to swing the bat correctly, keep your eyes on the ball,
and even read which pitch the pitcher is throwing.
Practice Videos
Speed Up Retention
Being able to "HEAR and SEE" can aide Practice, and Retention
Accessible and practical
Private Facebook Group
Inspire and Support each other
Establishes community of others embarking on a similar journey​
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Share our celebrations
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Watch each other grow
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Encourage each other
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Attend events like Master Classes, get practice tips, and watch performances together
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Access information during the course
Master Classes
Learning Together
Each Month online, I perform music that and discuss what its meaning
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Hearing stories behind the music can be very enriching
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Students can perform and get critiqued
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Gives deeper sense of community and ownership to what they are learning
Possible Guest Artists and Teachers
Outside Perspective
I may bring in a Guest Artist or Teacher to speak about a topic, perform, teach, or combination of all
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Outside perspectives often break down barriers we encounter​​
Life Outside of Music Lessons
Time to learn about others
Although music is the result, We are Learning far more than just Notes and Rhythms
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There will be an emphasis on Creating an Environment where they Feel Comfortable and can talk about what they are going through Outside of Lessons.
Live performances
Share Your Gift
Music is a Performing Art and is Meant to be Shared.
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Students will be challenged to Share their Work with their Community - Church, Schools, Retirement Homes, etc
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We will also host a recital as well
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If In-Person concerts are not available, we will offer an online option anyone can attend
A $50 Gift Card
Rewarding hard work
This is a time to celebrate for their hard work
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$50 gift card to anywhere of their choosing
The Problem With Regular Lessons
Studios/Private studies come with "regular" lessons
Little motivation to achieve anything in lessons​
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Lessons can feel endless/pointless
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What happens after a recital?
​A short "well done", turn the page​
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Students rarely "see" progress
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Lessons get cut short to maintain the day's schedule
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Studio students may have three teachers in one years time
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Missed lessons at often go without make-ups
Why Resilience Studies over Regular Lessons
With Resilience Studies
Take the time to know Each Student
What they like and do each week
Celebrate the highs, there for the lows
Encourage Discipline
It's not enough to "accidentally" get it right​
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Know what you're doing so you can replicate it
Ensure they know their note names, rhythms
Work Through a challenge, not around
Teach Goal Setting
Pick a piece at the beginning
Set a time frame to achieve the goal
Monthly check-ins on how progress is being made
Review and Evaluate ​
What went well?​
What did not?
What can I do differently?
Continue trying new things to break through our walls
Making goals for each day/week/month to achieve it.
We Won't Give Up
Time to relax/explore something else at the end
At the end, there is a pause in lessons
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Time to celebrate what they've accomplished
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Resume lessons elsewhere, or study privately with me​
Not all students want/need/are driven by a non-stop intense study.
Time for inaction can
Spawn a deeper desire to create
Inspire ambitions to accomplish more than previously
Desire to sit down and play without being asked!
Flexible Scheduling
I work with your needs and schedule lessons at ideal times
Flexible scheduling assists rescheduling
Emphasis on Resilience
Resilience makes all the difference in success in life
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Getting what you want comes with many challenges
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Learning how to work through challenges leads to more success in life
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Resilience applies to anything from school work, marathon training, career advancement, and even relationships
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Working through difficulties helps us learn about ourselves
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Accountability for our actions and results takes hold of the dreams we desire
Price List
Beyond Lessons
$1000
$333 Monthly
Basic
4 lessons per month, guided expertise, and much more!
Best for experienced musicians.
$1600
$400 Monthly
Premium
Offer includes practice packets, 4 lessons per month, merchandise, and much more!
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Customized and immersive.
$2000
$500 Monthly
VIP
Includes recording equipment, practice packets, 4 lessons per month, $50 gift certificate, and much more!
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A journey and community customized to help you succeed.
Compare Monthly Prices
30 Minute Lessons
Private Studios - $100-$140
Studios - $132-$152
Dance Studio - N/A
Sports - N/A
45 Minute Lessons
Private Studios - $152-$180
Studios - $180-$220
Dance Studio - $240 (Group lessons)
Sports - N/A
Hour Lessons
Private Studios - $200-$320
Studios - $240-$320
Dance Studio - $360 (group)
Sports - $100-$500
Group Lesson
Private Studios - No
Studios - Yes
Dance Studio - Yes
Sports - Yes
Performances
Private Studios - 2 per year
Studios - 2 per year
Dance Studio - 2 per year
Sports - N/A
Teacher Consistency
Private Studios - Yes
Studios - Multiple Teacher Possibility
Dance Studio - Multiple Teacher Possibility
Sports - Yes
Compare Plans
A Musical Journey for All
Resilience Studies
$50 Gift Card at end
Recording equipment included
Private Facebook Group
Customizable practice Videos
Customizable practice packet included
Master classes included
Help picking music
Hour lessons
Beginner-Advanced
4 month course
Music Enthusiasts
Resilience Through Music
Merchandise
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Recording equipment required
Master classes included
Practice packet included
Help picking music
Hour lessons
Beginner-Advanced
4 month course
Experienced Musicians
Resilient Musicians
Certificate at end
Recording equipment encouraged
Help picking music
45 minute lessons
Intermediate-Advanced
4 month course