About the Studio
What Makes Teachout Music Studio Different?
Our lesson programs give kids the skills to excel...no matter what their life looks like outside of lessons!
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Unlike other music studios, at Teachout Music Studio:
- Students learn all of their music during their lesson: For kids, this means they can enjoy practicing at home without any help.​
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- Unlike sports, dance or many other activities, our music lessons work around your schedule. We are so flexible, we can accommodate even the busiest of families. We offer unlimited lesson rescheduling. No guilt-trips! This means your child won't fall behind due to your busy schedule. Nor do you end up paying for lessons missed due to conflicts or illness.
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- Everything you need to be successful is included in monthly tuition: lesson books, recital music​ and fees... We take care of everything for you. No hunting for materials, or getting blindsided by sudden expenses.
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- Students have access to a variety of instruments, games, recording equipment, and resources... Our students are immersed in an explorative, experimental, and creative environment that allows them to make music their own.​
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Meet the Teachers
Alissa Teachout
Piano and Percussion
Alissa Teachout has been teaching private piano and percussion lessons for over ten years to students ages 4 to adult. She also teaches elementary school music K-5. Through working with literally thousands of students she has discovered how students learn best through self-discovery and fun.
Alissa is also an avid performer, performing on piano and percussion for churches, concert halls, and private recitals. Her favorite part about being a musician is the chance to connect with people from all over the world. Most recently, she returned from an international tour with the World Percussion Group in England, Spain and Portugal delivering concerts and masterclasses to university students.
She loves to teach and perform and her passion for music is contagious to all of her many students, both in her private studio and in public school.
Emily Smith
Piano
Emily has been teaching voice and piano since graduating with her Masters in Vocal Performance from the University of Nevada, Reno. In addition to Teachout Music Studio, Emily is a vocal instructor at UNR and loves teaching diction class! Her favorite times performing have always been with friends and outreach programs in the community. When she’s not teaching or performing, Emily can be found playing board games, hanging by the Truckee River, or watching movies with her partner Drew and cat Sophie. Don’t be surprised if you run into her at Bibo grabbing her favorite coffee or gelato!
Makenna York
Piano
I’m Miss Makenna! I’m a composing student at the University of Nevada, Reno and a teacher to the bone. I play the cello and piano, and just sang my arranged version of “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone on the Miss Nevada competition stage! I am incredibly grateful to be around the students at Teachout, and also to work with Alissa, Emily, and Adriana who are not only my favorite teachers but excellent women.
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Adam Teachout
Voice
Adam Teachout has been singing professionally his entire adult life and for parts of his childhood. He is well versed in an assortment of styles such as opera, pop, and musical theater, and also sings some rock, country, and even bluegrass.
Adam has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada in music education where he studied vocal performance and pedagogy. He teaches and performs in many different vocal styles and techniques.
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Adam's students love to work with him because of his open and warm personality. He teaches students of a wide range of ages and experience levels. He is patient and "pleasantly persistent" in lessons. He gets to know his students and tailors lessons around each one. Adam takes the time to make sure that all the content in lessons is relevant to each student.
Adriana Ortega
Piano
Adriana began playing the piano during her childhood and taught private piano lessons for 2 years. She started performing in recitals at a young age, and now, teaching piano is her focal point. Growing up, she listened to and experienced a diverse range of music, influencing her to practice and perform from a wide array of music. Having a diverse range has always allowed her to be more creative and vivid in her playing and teaching. Adriana’s favorite part about performing is being able to interact with a piece and create a picturesque scene; she enjoys playing pieces that evoke a feeling of a spring breeze, much like Joe Hisaishi’s compositions, or a sense of waltzing in a dance hall like Juvintino Rosa’s compositions. Adriana is passionate about learning new teaching skills to motivate and encourage students to learn new skills and hobbies. Some of her favorite genres to listen to are Classical, Boleros, Jazz, K-pop, Japanese City-Pop, Lo-fi, and the list goes on. When Adriana isn’t playing the piano or listening to music, she enjoys studying Japanese, reading, watching anime, eating tasty food, and spending time outdoors.
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FAQ
How much do lessons cost? After your free introductory lesson, tuition is 165/month and includes everything you need: -an hour weekly lesson with unlimited makeups---NEVER miss out on lessons due to conflict or illness -ALL lesson books so your child will see steady progress from one book to the next. We take care of everything for you, so you don't have to hunt down the right book or wait for shipping in order to get started (we tend to go through books very quickly here)! -access to our music library with Disney, Jazz, Pop, Rock music, and more. Every student is different! We are always adding to our music library so students can play the music THEY love! -optional recital participation so students can show off to their family and friends by performing in a warm, supportive environment. -access to games and learning materials so your child will have a CUSTOMIZED and FUN experience for their unique talents and interests ....and more! Get in touch with us to find out all we have to offer!
How often do you see students? We see kids an hour a week (compared to the industry standard of 30 minutes)--So kids have time to learn all of their music WITH their teacher. Many kids leave their lesson with all of their music even memorized...This leads to fast progress, confidence, and feelings of major accomplishment every week! And because kids leave their lessons feeling confident and empowered with their music, home practice feels easy and fun! (Parents also love that the full hour gives them time to relax or run an errand or two!) Get in touch with us to find out all we have to offer!
What is your lesson schedule? Lesson times are Tuesday-Friday 3:30, 4:40, and 5:50; and Saturday mornings 10:00 and 11:10. When you sign up, we will coordinate our schedules to find a lesson time that works for you. With flexible scheduling options, unlimited make-ups, and the ability to attend in-person OR online, our goal is to make music lessons the easiest, most flexible activity for children. So you can relax knowing your child is having an amazing experience with music WITHOUT adding extra stress to your own life---We want our parents and families to enjoy the lesson experience just as much as our students do! :) Get in touch to find our most current availability!
How much home practice is required? If you have ever taken music lessons before, you probably know that practicing at home isn't always easy or fun! (I had many fights with my parents about practicing growing up!) At Teachout Music students do all of their practicing DURING their lesson under the supervision of their teacher! So students get the help and encouragement they need to learn new music. Then when students go home, they are confident to PLAY their music during the week frustration-free! Therefore, we have no home practice requirement....instead, you might find your child going to the piano more and more just to have fun! Get in touch with us to find out all we have to offer!