Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Music Study: Intensive Learning Labs Fall 2023
Labs must begin in September!
- Students are required to keep track of their weekly practice times and communicate those minutes with their music teacher.
- All students are required to do a project for this class. Speak with your mentor for instructions.
- Music Lessons Syllabus
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to an online delivery and learning format at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
Most music teachers are planning on providing in-person instruction unless the State of Michigan issues restrictions, in which case instruction must then continue online. Some teachers may only be offering instructional labs online. Be sure to clarify the current format from the start when you sign up with your teacher.
In addition to the required Music Project, the Partnership covers one Music Study intensive session (lab) per week for Kindergarten through 12th grade, up to our maximum weekly allowance. Students in grades 6-12 may take an additional group music class. Discuss fees with your chosen teacher before instruction begins; any amount charged above our allowance is the responsibility of the family.
Students arrange for intensive training at a time that is convenient for the student and teacher. Students must use a teacher who is already approved by the Partnership or the student will be responsible for all class fees. Approved teachers are listed on the instrument pages here on our website.
Contact Tanya at hspdocuments@shamrocks.us if you question whether or not a teacher is approved.
It is expected that once a student begins the class, he or she will continue throughout the remainder of the semester. If steady, adequate progress on the Project, as guided by the student's mentor teacher, is not being made during the semester, the labs may be suspended. Student may take one session and stop if they feel it is not a good fit. You are responsible to take this class off your schedule. If a student quits after more than one session but before October 7th, the family may be responsible for the costs incurred to that point.
Teachers must contact Tanya Haselhuhn at hspdocuments@shamrocks.us to receive and complete paperwork to be eligible to teach Partnership students.
***Music teachers who teach Partnership students BEFORE being approved by the Partnership will NOT be paid for their efforts.
Questions or request for teacher qualifications? Email Tanya at hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
Teacher of Record: Mandy Jankoviak: mjankoviak@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Intensive Learning Lab: Piano
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: 925-1099
- Fantasia Piano Studio (Lydia Balorda), Berrien Center, balorda@andrews.edu 269-332-4622 *In-home lessons available, depending on location
- Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780 http:/www.themusicacademies.com
- School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191 schoolofamericanmusic.com
- West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com , Click here
- Sungmin Chang, Berrien Springs, 269-849-6900 sns0740@gmail.com - Korean Speaking
- Linda Derbas: Galien: 269-545-3554: dlderbas@sbcglobal.net
- MaLinda Eaton, Stevensville: 325-1659 malindaeaton@sbcglobal.net (Full for spring 2023 but accepting students on a waitlist for the fall semester 2023)
- David Eide-Altman, Niles, #240-620-2722, David.EideAltman@gmail.com Website: davidspianostudio.com "Specializes in Virtual Piano Lessons via Zoom"
- Debbie Jeroncic, Berrien Springs, #630-639-6212
- Trevor Jones, Berrien Center Bible Church, #269-845-0166 trevor.robinson.jones@gmail.com
- Deborah Keller, Cassopolis: dkeller@swmich.edu
- Mike Koch, Box Factory in SJ mikevkoch@gmail.com
- Abigail Koo, Berrien Springs, #508-373-3043, abigail.koo@gmail.com
- Victoria Kreiter, Buchanan, #407-902-6941, kreitervoicestudio@gmail.com
- Shari Lyons, Niles: sharilyons15@gmail.com 269-635-5004
- Sherry Manison, Berrien Springs. Will take beginners. 7sherrym@gmail.com
- Laurie M. Marshall, St. Joseph: laurie@thechildrensacademy.us
- Marla Matthews, marlajoymatthews@gmail.com
- Christina McMurray, Stevensville, text only to #317-519-6962, mpemusicacademy@gmail.com
- Matthew Moore, teaches out of student's home, pianobymatt@hotmail.com, 269-240-0642
- Victor M. Reyes-Prieto, Frobel Music, In-person or online. Call to request packet. Berrien Springs. 978-353-9325, Email: FrobelMusic@gmail.com.
- Beatriz Ritzenthaler, Berrien Springs 269-252-7039, Only online!
- Christine Rorabeck: Berrien Springs: carjar92@att.net 734-904-2001
- Debra Rosengren, Berrien Springs, #269-277-3837 classicflute7@hotmail.com
- Olena Rybachok, Berrien Springs, olenamuz@gmail.com #425-381-0574
- Vladimir Slavujevic, MMus, LRAM, LTCL Morning and online lessons are also available. Will teach at your home if you live within 5 miles from downtown Berrien Springs. NO extra charge for coming/driving.
Emails: vladimirslavujevic5@gmail.com
Home phone: 269-473-2826 Cell phone: 269-277-6950 - Lori Toney, South Haven: lori.toney@gmail.com 269-873-5087
- Margaret Whidden, Berrien Springs 471-4809 pgwhidden@gmail.com cell #269-235-4808
Intensive Learning Lab: Cello
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: Benton Harbor: 925-1099
- Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780
- Lori Toney, South Haven: lori.toney@gmail.com 269-873-5087
- Lara Turner, Berrien Springs, formerly through Andrews. gambalara@gmail.com
- West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Chris Wild, Andrews University: cdwild@gmail.com (virtual lessons only)
Intensive Learning Lab: Violin
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: 925-1099
- Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780
- School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191
- Lidiya Dyman, lidikdym@yahoo.com, #347-893-8131
- Rebecca Koester, simplylivingfarms@yahoo.com
- Abigail Koo, Berrien Springs, #508-373-3043, abigail.koo@gmail.com
- Christina McMurray, Stevensville, text only to #317-519-6962, mpemusicacademy@gmail.com
- Bruce Morrow, Granger or student's home, b2morr@gmail.com , #574-261-0571
- Daniel Soochkoff-Cerna, cernadan12@gmail.com, #562-341-9753
- Lori Toney, South Haven: lori.toney@gmail.com 269-873-5087
- Carla Trynchuk Berrien Springs, trynchuk@andrews.edu 269-471-1451
- West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
Intensive Learning Lab: Guitar
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: 925-1099
- Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780
- School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191
- Jon Bunnell, Benton Harbor, #269-308-2518, jbunnell2003@icloud.com
- Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com
- Jose Cruz, Berrien Springs, 269-240-3344 jcruz@vaes.org
- Mike Davis, #574-298-4600, gitrmike@gmail.com
- Hugh Duncan, Buchanan: breezewaymedia@gmail.com cell: 417-569-5216
- Mike Koch, Box Factory in SJ mikevkoch@gmail.com
- Victor M. Reyes-Prieto, Frobel Music, In-person or online. Call to request packet. Berrien Springs. 978-353-9325, Email: FrobelMusic@gmail.com.
- Vladimir Slavujevic, MMus, LRAM, LTCL Morning and online lessons are also available. Will teach at your home if you live within 5 miles from downtown Berrien Springs. NO extra charge for coming/driving.
Emails: vladimirslavujevic5@gmail.com
Home phone: 269-473-2826 Cell phone: 269-277-6950 - West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
Intensive Learning Lab: Voice
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: 925-1099
- Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780
- School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191
- West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com
- Mike Koch, Box Factory in SJ mikevkoch@gmail.com
- Lorie Kraus, St. Joseph First United Methodist, 2950 Lakeview Avenue, #410-440-1302 lorieannkraus@gmail.com
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Students. - Victoria Kreiter, Buchanan, #407-902-6941, kreitervoicestudio@gmail.com
- Shari Lyons, Niles: sharilyons15@gmail.com 269-635-5004
- Laurie M. Marshall, St. Joseph: laurie@thechildrensacademy.us
- Marla Matthews, Home Phone: 269 471 2089, Cell Phone: 269 405 2343, marlajoymatthews@gmail.com
I will come to your house as long as you have a piano or keyboard. Willing to travel to Berrien Springs, Niles, Eau Claire, Coloma, Benton Harbor, St Joseph, Stevensville, Bridgman and Baroda. - Charles Reid, Berrien Springs, 908-329-7797, reidc@andrews.edu or singreid@yahoo.com
- Vladimir Slavujevic, MMus, LRAM, LTCL Morning and online lessons are also available. Will teach at your home if you live within 5 miles from downtown Berrien Springs. NO extra charge for coming/driving.
Emails: vladimirslavujevic5@gmail.com
Home phone: 269-473-2826 Cell phone: 269-277-6950 - Carrie VanDenburgh, Zoom lessons, #269-277-4585, cvandenburgh@shamrocks.us
Intensive Learning Lab: Percussion
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center: Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: 925-1099
- West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Matt Moser, Kalamazoo, 269-492-5598 mdrumz@juno.com
Intensive Learning Lab: Other Instrument
Choose from the list of approved teachers below. If your preferred teacher is not listed, contact our office immediately: hspdocuments@shamrocks.us
- Citadel Dance and Music Center, Contact Susan Dietrich-Reed: Benton Harbor: 925 1099
viola, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and ukulele - Music Academies (Val Rumpf), Niles: 362-5780
ukulele, viola, chin-cello, and recorder - School of American Music, Three Oaks Library: 269-409-1191
Ukulele and Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone - West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
- Dave Carlock's FRS Program, Benton Harbor, #310-480-4565, customerservice@funkinrockschool.com
Bass Guitar, Ukulele - Jose Cruz, Berrien Springs, 269-240-3344 jcruz@vaes.org
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Saxophone - Ramona King, #574-612-3765, rkharpist@yahoo.com
harp - Alan Mitchell, Berrien Springs alanm@andrews.edu 269-876-9953
Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba - Edward Randles, Berrien Springs, 574-271-8219, edwrand@yahoo.com
Double Bass - Victor M. Reyes-Prieto, Frobel Music, Online only! Call to request packet. Berrien Springs, MI. 978-353-9325 Email: FrobelMusic@gmail.com.
bass guitar, ukulele, clarinet, and Recorder - Debra Rosengren, Berrien Springs, #269-277-3837 classicflute7@hotmail.com
Flute - Vladimir Slavujevic, MMus, LRAM, LTCL Morning and online lessons are also available. Will teach at your home if you live within 5 miles from downtown Berrien Springs. NO extra charge for coming/driving.
Emails: vladimirslavujevic5@gmail.com
Home phone: 269-473-2826 Cell phone: 269-277-6950
Clarinet, Ukulele