Dersnah-Fee School of Music -- Studio

The Studio

Susan Dersnah Fee and George Fee Music, for us, is a way of life and a full time commitment. Our goal is to foster love and understanding of music in people of all ages, and to make music a lifetime enjoyment for them.
      Music education must involve more than training in the playing of an instrument. Therefore, our program includes a solid background in music theory and appropriate exposure to various aspects of music history. We are committed to serving the individual by presenting music to each person in the way best suited to his/her needs, goals, and learning style.
      Each year more and more adults are studying a musical instrument. The adults we know who have begun or resumed music lessons all have found their study to be a relaxing and stimulating creative outlet. Even in weeks when practice time has been limited, much can be accomplished in the lesson. Many topics of discussion and experimentation can be pursued which will then be applicable to the pieces an individual is learning, and to his/her understanding and enjoyment of music in general.
      We enjoy teaching adults of every level, and have extensive experience with adult beginners, as well as with intermediate and advanced players. Many of our adult students are teachers, who enjoy studying their own music, as well as discussing pedagogical questions relevant to their teaching.
      We provide periodic enrichment classes to help students gain confidence and experience in sharing music with others through performance. We also offer classes in more advanced music theory and pedagogy by arrangement.
      We are eager to talk with you about any aspects of our program. For further information, e-mail George and Susan Fee.
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      From 1979-1999 Susan and George Fee operated the Dersnah-Fee School of Music in Midland, Michigan. A large number of their students have been winners in state and national competitions, graduated from major music schools, and are now pursuing careers in the music profession. However the opportunity to be an influence on students of all levels of advancement has been their greatest joy.
      In June of 1999, the Fees moved their studio to San Diego. In addition to private teaching, they present master classes, lectures, and workshops across the country, and are in great demand as adjudicators. They are also active in state and local music teachers’ organizations in various leadership positions.
      Both hold permanent certification from the Music Teachers National Association and the California Association of Professional Music Teachers. The Fees were jointly selected “Teacher of the Year” in 1989 by the Michigan Music Teachers Association.