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Welcome to Dr. Audie Lee Rhodes' web site.

A song will outlive all sermons in the memory.

Henry Giles

There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is.

William P. Merrill

Its language is a language which the soul alone understands, but which the soul can never translate.

Arnold Bennett



Webcam Lessons are now being offered!


Piano introduction. Students can start taking lessons at the age of 5. Children are introduced to basic music concepts and technique through a variety of known songs and engaging music pieces. Parental involvement is especially important at this stage as young children need help, motivation and encouragement in daily practice.

Intermediate studies. Intermediate students are recommended to have one or two lesson per week. These lessons address piano technique, artistry, and music theory.

Advanced studies. Advanced studies can be organized in order to prepare students for conservatory entrance exams, competitions, or concerts. These lessons typically last 60 minutes and take place two or more times per week.

Prices Students are accepted for weekly lessons at any time based on my schedule and availability. You may also enroll in a traditional school period where each trimester consists of approximately 12 lessons. Registration is possible at any time during the school year, and students are entitled to a trial lesson before enrolling. The tuition for each trimester is based on the number of individual lessons and the lesson fees listed below. Lesson dates are scheduled according to the United States Educational Calendar. It is possible to have lessons during summer vacation.

School year 2010-2011 First trimester: September 2 to December 18 Second trimester: January 3 to April 9 Third trimester: April 26 to July 2

Lesson fees


Lesson durationIndividual lesson fees
30 minute lesson30 USD
45 minute lessons (advanced students only)40 USD
60 minute lessons (advanced students only)50 USD
90 minute audition or entrance Prep (non-student) 100 USD




Location of Lessons
Lessons can be given in the home of the student by teacher visitation (in the New Orleans Louisiana area only and additional travel expenses may be applied), or in the home of the student anywhere in the world via real time lessons using SKYPE.

Instruction Language Lessons will be given in English.



Dr. Rhodes recommends Lafargue Pianos LTD to satisfy your desire to have an excellent instrument in your home. With a variety of sizes from the world's greatest piano makers such as Yamaha, Charles R. Walter, Mason & Hamlin, George Steck, Falcone, and Pearl River even the most discriminate pianist will find the piano of their dreams. In addition to the outstanding acoustic grands and vertical pianos, Lafargue Pianos LTD has a phenominal selection of player, digital, hybrid, and silent pianos as well as pre-owned and rebuilt instruments. Professional keyboardists can also find portable keyboards that will meet their demands in performance as well as someone wanting to add the pleasure of playing music to their life with a personal keyboard.

Dr. Audie Lee Rhodes is a member of these fine organizations that promotes music as an integeral part of our lives!

Music Educators  National Conference
LouisianaMusic Educators Association
MusicLink Foundation
American Federation of Musicians
AFM GoPro Educator
Chopin Society Warsaw
Piano Teachers Federation


EDUCATION

525 Sequin St.
New Orleans LA 70114-2359
Phone 504 362 0403
Cell     504 292 3389
SKYPE dr.audie.lee.rhodes
Email draudie@theamericanconcertpianist.com

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