The Musik Planet
is a music lessons and recording studio in
Riverside, California.
...Click here to find out more
about The Musik Planet Recording Studio... We
offer qualified, seasoned instructors that enjoy
training and teaching music.
Loraine Plante, the owner of the studio, has
been teaching music for 35 years. With 10 dedicated teachers we offer piano lessons,
guitar lessons, drum lessons, voice lessons, group choir
lessons, violin, viola and cello lessons, and flute,
trumpet, clarinet and saxophone lessons. We also
teach music theory, music composition, improvisation,
beginner jazz, and bass guitar. Along with musical
instruments, we teach Pro-Tools, Sonar, and
recording techniques. Our music studio specializes
in private instruction with lessons tailored to
individual needs and level of experience. We teach
the beginner to the advanced, children to adult
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here for more about private lessons
The Musik Planet
is now a Founding School and a testing center for the Royal Conservatory
Music Development
Program!
click here to find out more...
Contact us at
(951) 329-2264
We are
located at 6930 Indiana Ave., Suite One, Riverside, CA
92506
Use the drop
down list below to purchase lessons in single, one
month, or three and six month increments. And if
you are purchasing a gift certificate just let us know
in the description and we will send you a nice
certificate too!
Here's a
brief clip of a piano lesson in session:
See More
videos of lessons and student practices on our
YouTube Channel,
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One-teacher to one-student lessons tailored to the
student’s learning pace and needs. Sessions
are available in 30 minute, 45 minute, and 1 hour
durations. Call us for session rates.
* There
are no registration fees, and we do not auto bill
and do not ask for a last month deposit.
*Make up
lessons are always available
* Special
lessons available for accomplished musicians who
need to work on specific techniques.
* These
teachers teach for a living, not as a hobby.
* Low
pressure, optional performance and recitals are
offered each month.
*Weekly
written lesson plans are kept so parents can see
assignments.
Tour The Musik Planet
Video of a drum and guitar
student at The Musik Planet practicing in a jam session in the drum room...
We Believe in Opportunities to Perform
At The Musik Planet,
we
believe that regular showcases and performances are the
key to success for the novice and the serious student.
Those that want to enhance their studies will want to
take advantage of performing in front of a
non-threatening audience for experience.
We encourage
our instructors to perform and enhance their success as
well. We encourage involvement with local music
organizations so the students of teachers have
opportunities to enroll in festivals, recitals,
certificate of merit, local competitions, etc.
These experiences give students experience and great
resume reference for their future in any field they
choose.
Did you know that negative
comments can actually reinforce wrong performance? In
my experience with teaching piano, I have found that
positive reinforcement is more effective than negative.
In commenting to children and adults, I try to get
them to see the desired results. This helps them to
visualize and stir their creative juices with positive
reinforcement.
For
example, "I like how you hit this passage, and
counted this part. Let's carry that to this passage and
phrasing."
And,
"Let me demonstrate for you. Watch how I count this.
Now let's try it together."
My
philosophy is to help depict success and how to
constructively change a weak performance to a strong
musical one. University psychology studies have proven
that pointing out wrongful and negative performance is
not nearly as effective as bringing about desired change
by giving positive comments. I remember hearing that
the average child in the home receives only one positive
response for every twenty-one negative responses. I
heard this early on in my teaching career, but I always
taught by positive reinforcement. I have
continued to teach with positive reinforcement these
past thirty years. Positive comments build confidence
and the desire to do better. I choose to teach success,
not stress.
Loraine Plante
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***Did
you or a family member perform at one of our recitals or
Friday Night Performances recently? If so, we are
uploading the videos, so click on "Recital
Video" or "Friday
Night Performances" to see a performance!
***just
click the above link to check stock and prices and rent
your instrument online, then just come down to our
studio and pick it up!
It's easy and it
saves time!
Each year we
entertain a group from UCR as they tour our studio and
ask questions. We want to thank these nice group of students and wish them the best of
success!
We want to thank
Grammy Award winner Darlene Koldenhoven for taking the
time to hold two voice workshops.
Thanks Darlene and all those who participated!
Musical Theory: Do I Need To Know It?
Aside from the academic study of music theory, which
explores the theories surrounding music issues, such as
whether or not a piece of music fits into one category
or another, music theory is really the nuts and bolts of
music...
read
more
Piano lessons, why an electric keyboard just won't do.
read more
At the Musik
Planet we strive to make music education fun for the
student while maintaining a structure and comprehensive
approach with our lessons, workshops, showcases, and
performances.
For the
convenience of our patrons we offer music books,
instruments and accessories available for purchase.
We also can provide rental services for some
instruments.
For any
further information or to register for classes please
call 951.329.2264
Why learn
classical?
Classical music requires a strong knowledge of music and as well as
skill in playing an instrument. Knowledge of music ... read more
The Musik Planet
is located at 6930 Indiana Ave. Suite One, Riverside,
California 92506
Phone 951.329.2264
We are open from 11 am to 8 pm Monday - Thursday and 11
am to 7 pm Friday and from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday.