GTCYS Sponsored Lessons
Studying with a private teacher is an important way for GTCYS students to develop their musical skills, stay motivated, and grow as individual and orchestral players.
Sponsored Lessons are weekly, one-on-one private lessons for GTCYS students who receive need-based tuition assistance. Through the program, each participant is matched with a high-quality private instructor who supports their individual musical growth. GTCYS covers the cost of weekly lessons if the student participates in their GTCYS orchestra.
Benefits
Students participating in Sponsored Lessons receive:
- Weekly 30-minute private lessons with a high-quality private instructor selected and paid for by GTCYS
- Individualized instruction tailored to their needs
- Support developing skills needed for continued musical growth and future GTCYS auditions
“Words cannot express how grateful I am to have a great teacher who has helped me become so much better at my instrument. It wouldn’t have been possible without help from GTCYS.” —Sponsored Lesson Student
Participant Commitment:
- Pay an annual $35 enrollment fee
- Maintain GTCYS membership in good standing throughout the season and abide by the attendance policy
- Communicate directly with their private teacher to schedule lessons
- Attend weekly lessons consistently
- Uphold consistent attendance at lessons:
- Understand that missing two lessons without 24 hours’ prior notice to the teacher will result in ineligibility for the remainder of the season’s private lessons
- Participate in periodic check-ins and assessments with their private teacher to reflect on progress.
- Practice consistently between lessons (5-7 days per week)
- Provide transportation to and from lessons if in person; provide a device and internet connection if lessons are online
- Purchase required method books or materials, if needed
- Remain committed to their musical growth by auditioning for GTCYS next season, unless they are graduating.
- Write a thank-you note to the GTCYS donors who make Sponsored Lessons possible
Eligibility and applications:
- Students must be members of a GTCYS orchestra and receive need-based tuition assistance to qualify for Sponsored Lessons.
- Please contact Miranda Bryan at miranda@gtcys.org to inquire about Lessons and to request an application form.