These classes are amazing! We are so blessed to have the opportunity to offer such high caliber instruction at the HRC. If you have been thinking about trying strings for your child, you don't want to miss out on this opportunity.
Homeschool Orchestra!
Violin, Viola and Mandolin Lessons Fall 2021
Group Classes and Private Instruction Available
Homeschool Resource Center
307 S. Parsons Ave. Brandon, 33511
Masks are welcomed but not required
Tuesdays beginning August 24th and running for 16 weeks (no classes Thanksgiving week)
In addition to these group class times, private lessons are available!
Violin Beginner A All Ages 9:30-10:00 (brand new to violin)
Violin Beginner B All Ages 10:00-10:30 AM (returning beginner students)
Violin Intermediate All Ages 10:30-11:00
Violin Advanced Students 11:00-11:45 (contact instructor to request approval)
Homeschool Orchestra 12:00-1:00 PM
Recital at the last class date.
This is an amazing rate for your child to try these instruments.
Group Lessons $192 HEAT student, $212 non-HEAT student
Minimum 4 students
Orchestra
Violin, viola, cello and bass only at this time
$160 for 16 weeks HEAT Member
$170 for 16 weeks Non-HEAT Member
$100 for 16 weeks if you also sign up for group or private lessons with Rafael!
All music included. You must provide your instrument (either rent or purchase)
You may pay via PayPal, drop payment by the HRC or mail to Tampa Bay HEAT, 1011 Knowles Rd. Brandon, 33511.
Please email the instructor with questions
Lessons are designed by skill level from beginners, to intermediate, to advanced levels. Each lesson is planned to work technique based on a combination of European, Suzuki, and American violin school. Musical skills are developed with the use of classical and popular music.
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Rafael Ramirez, is a music educator and an active performer (Viola/Mandolin), and is the Founder of Music Educational Tools, he has created didactic materials to aid string performers to acquire the necessary skills to develop technique.
Ramirez born in Caracas Venezuela, where he began musical studies through El Sistema (famous Venezuelan music program) in 1992.
About
After immigrating to the United States, he studied at the New World School for the Arts/University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor degree with honors, following his studies afterwards, Ramirez now holds a Master Degree from Florida International University, an Artist Diploma and a Doctorate in Musical Arts from University of Miami. Rafael Ramirez is also the Artistic Director of Tampa Bach Society and principal violist at Imperial Symphony Orchestra.
