ABOUT
The Grazioso Music Studio
The Grazioso Music Studio was born out of our passion for sharing the gift of music in a meaningful, creative and professional manner. A long-awaited dream of our family, our music studio represents more than music lessons; rather, we see it as an expression of God's grace. First, because we believe music is a gift from God. And second, because we get to enjoy and share this gift with our students in a grace-filled atmosphere.
Our Mission
Our philosophy here at Grazioso is that all children are naturally musical and uniquely gifted by God. Our mission is to help your child develop holistically through music, which means that we seek to do more than simply transferring musical knowledge - rather, we are committed to show how music can positively impact your child's overall healthy development as a person.
Meet
Mrs. Bao Drăgoiu
By God’s grace, I am a professional pianist passionate about sharing the beautiful gift of music, with over 10 years of experience in piano teaching and performance. After graduating in piano performance from the Music Conservatory of Saigon in Vietnam, I continued my studies with a B.A. in Music - Piano from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA. I am currently pursuing the M.A. in Music Education from the Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Throughout the years, I had the opportunity of investing myself in many students, teaching in several music schools and music centres both in Vietnam and in the US, including the Moody Community Music School in Chicago and the Music4Life Centre in North Liberty, IA.
My desire, together with my husband Gabi, is to make the joy of music accessible to all children, especially those underprivileged. All our hard work to make the Grazioso Music Studio become real is to bring the ultimate glory to God and to show His love and grace to everyone around us as He has first shown it to us.
Meet
Mr. Gabriel Drăgoiu
I have dedicated my life to two areas of study, which represent my passion: music and theology. I first graduated with a B.A. and M.A. in oboe performance and chamber music from the Music Conservatory in Timisoara, playing as an oboist in the city’s “Banatul” Philharmonic Orchestra for almost six years, before moving to the US to study theology. There I graduated with a M.Div. In Pastoral Studies and a Th.M. in Christian Counseling. I am currently back into the Philharmonic, as one of the oboe players of the orchestra. Over the years, I gained experience in performing and teaching music, as well as music school administration, together with church worship and youth ministry as a pastor.
My desire, together with my wife Bao, is to share God’s love in all we do here at Grazioso. Through our teaching, we desire to inspire our students to be their best, knowing that they are valued, appreciated and encouraged to reach their potential. All in an atmosphere built on Christian values and our love for God and for our neighbor.
Meet
Ms. Rebeca Mehedinți
I was born into a family of musicians, and I have been surrounded by music from an early age. Whether at home or at church, where I played in the orchestra. I studied violin and then viola at the “Ion Vidu” High School of Arts in Timisoara. I then continued my studies at the Faculty of Music and Theatre in Timisoara, obtaining a BA and an MA degree in instrumental performance. During this time I taught violin and viola and had the opportunity to help many children and adults alike, to learn to play an instrument. Having an experience of over 15 years in teaching music has brought me the certainty that anyone can learn, this ability being given to all of us by God. I want to continue to share this gift with all who want to cultivate it.
TEACHING
Everyone of all ages can benefit from learning music. Our programs are ranged from 0 age to adults.
Private Lessons
Piano - Violin/Viola - Oboe/English Horn - Guitar - Voice
Piano Lessons
The piano lessons are the heart of our studio, and the lifelong passion of Ms. Bao which reflects in her philosophy of teaching. Under her guidance, our students will experience training that focuses on natural movements, accurate technique and musical understanding and expression. We use creative and researched teaching methods, in order to find the best balance between the principles of piano learning and the artistic personality of the student. Students will be trained in a variety of styles, such as: classical, sacred, jazz, seasonal (etc.), as well as being introduced to the art of composition.
Violin - Viola Lessons
Two of the most beloved string instruments, the violin and the viola are the newest additions to our portfolio of lessons. Under the guidance of Ms. Rebeca, our violin and viola students will have the opportunity to develop their musical understanding, as well as special physical abilities, by learning to play an instrument that will become a friend for life. We use creative and researched teaching methods, in order to find the best balance between the principles of learning and the artistic personality of the student. Students will be trained in a variety of styles, diving into one of the richest musical repertoires ever written for musical instruments.
Oboe - English Horn Lessons
The oboe and English horn lessons at Grazioso are one of the unique marks of our studio. Our students will find that studying the oboe and the English horn with Mr. Gabriel will help them develop not only their musical skill, but also their musical sensitivity. Under his guidance, our students will be formed in both the solo and the orchestral styles of playing. Our philosophy of teaching focuses on correct breathing techniques, accurate rendition of the musical piece, interaction with orchestral scores and famous orchestra solos, as well as developing musical understanding and expression. Students will also be introduced to the process of reed making.
Non-Classic Guitar Lessons
Our non-classic guitar lessons are dedicated to students who seek to use their guitar playing in the context of Christian worship. Under the guidance of Mr. Gabi, we seek to help our students develop a wholistic understanding of music and how it relates to their community. Through our lessons, our students will learn the different chords fingerings and strumming patterns, they will develop the ability to sing while accompanying themselves at the guitar, they will learn how to read lyrics and chords sheets, and also the skills needed for leading the congregational singing at their home churches or communities.
Voice Lessons
Our voice lessons are dedicated to students who want to explore and develop the quality and the range of their voice. Together with Mr. Gabi, who leads our voice lessons, we will focus on learning how to breath correctly, we will learn different exercises of vocalisation and pronunciation that the student can also practice on their own, and we will learn to read and interpret vocal music. Our repertoire is limited to classical music and vocal pieces from musicals. We will also prepare our students to manage and defeat their stage freight, being able to sing confidently both as soloists, or as part of a group or a choir.
STUDENT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Private students have the opportunity to participate in various activities throughout the year free of charge.
ABRSM Certificate Program
ABRSM (The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) is the UK's largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world's leading provider of music exams in more than 90 countries. In partnership with four Royal Schools of Music, ABRSM is providing graded music exams, assessments and diplomas. a recognized worldwide musical standard through a sequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels. Learn More.
Workshops
Once a semester, we will offer interesting workshops, for about an hour and a half, on Saturdays. We will cover diverse topics, such as: music theory, music history, lives of famous composers, sacred music and worship, introduction to other musical instruments, introduction to composition, etc.
Masterclasses
Once per semester, we will organise masterclasses where our students can enhance their musical understanding and skill, under the guidance of some wonderful professional guest musicians. During each masterclass, our students will have the opportunity to also perform, or just listen and learn from our guests.
Performance Classes
Performance Class is a platform that gives all the students the opportunity to perform in front of their peers and gain valuable performing experience on a regular basis. It also helps the students to learn from each other by listening to each other's performances. The Performance Class is held on Saturday mornings once per semester.
Formal Recital
Recitals offer the opportunity for students to perform chosen pieces that they have worked on throughout the semester, before their family and friends. It is a joy to see how they grow in their learning journey and music artistry. Recitals are held at the end of each semester, in the months of May and December.
Community Service Events
Students have the opportunity of participating in various community service events in order to share their musical talent and to spread joy and love to everyone in the community, in a voluntary manner.
Competitions and Festivals
Students will be announced when competitions and/or festivals occur within the year. The teacher may suggest to the students and their parents to participate in the comepetitions and festivals that fit with the students' ability.
Group Lessons
Recorder/(Blockflöte) - Musikgarten
Recorder (Blockflöte) Lessons
Learning to play the recorder (or by its German name, the blockflöte) is one of the easiest yet rewarding ways to start playing a musical instrument. It is very affordable, light weight, easy to carry anywhere you go, and fun to play. During our lessons with Mr. Gabriel, you will develop your breathing and fingering reflexes, learn to read and interpret music, and play both individually and in a group. The recorder lessons take place in groups of 5-10 students, between the ages of 6-18, and last for 1 hour, once a week. Each student must have their own instrument prior to the start of their first lesson (you should be able to purchase a recorder from any music store in the city, but let us know if you have trouble finding one and we will try to help). Our lessons will cover a variety of music, from familiar tunes in unison, to more complex pieces in 2 or 3 part harmony.
Musikgarten - Early Childhood Music Program
Our Musikgarten program is the first of its kind in the country! Started in 1994 in Germany and now running on almost all continents, Musikgarten is dedicated to families who want to introduce their children to the world of music from the earliest childhood ages. Under the leading of Ms. Bao, who is a Musikgarten certified teacher, parents and children together embark on a journey of music discovery, immagination, meaningful movement , interactive activities, story-telling and singing. Each session can last from 30-50 minutes, in groups of maximum 6 children, each accompanied by one parent or caregiver. There are five Musikgarten age groups, between 0-8 years old, each program spreading over one or two years of curriculum.
GRAZIOSO CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The Grazioso Children's Choir is a very dear project to us here at Grazioso. Research has already shown that there are a multitude of benefits for children who sing in a choir, including a better memory, higher levels of creativity, growth in self-discipline and punctuality, improved overall academic progress, advanced social skills, better emotional expression and management, and increased capacity for team work. As ones who have experienced these benefits ourselves, we are excited for our students to enjoy them as well by becoming a part of our Grazioso Children's Choir. On top of all this, we believe the children's choir can be the perfect place for your child to develop quality friendships with other children who share the same passion for singing. These friendships and fun memories of singing together can last for a lifetime!
There is a limited number of 20 spots for students ages 6-16, and admission will be done based on an interactive audition. Choir practice will take place once a week and will last for one hour. The main musical genres that we will sing with our children's choir are: classical, sacred and seasonal (Christmas and Easter).
REGISTRATION FORMS
Each prospective student has an opportunity to receive a one-on-one lesson with the teacher and/or attend a group lesson for the first time without any charge or commitments required.
With new students that have decided to begin their musical journey with us at Grazioso, parents fill out this form to let us know more information about the students and their parents.
Current students at Grazioso are required to fill out this form annually by August to confirm their spot for the upcoming academic year. Or returning students from a break are also required to fill out this form.
How do I register?
If you are totally new to us and would like to see how our private and/or group lessons look like, you can sign up for a first free lesson.
Once you are ready to be students at Grazioso, please fill out our New Student Registration Form to sign up as a new student. A non-refundable annual registration fee of 25 RON per student will be applied to your first payment.
Once you have completed the New Student Registration Form, we will contact you soon, to send you our available time slots for you to choose your preferred time for your weekly lesson. Scheduling is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Once your preferred time slot is confirmed, we will email you information to access your student account on the Student Portal. You can then set up your password and review important information, such as: lesson time, payment invoices (learn more about how tuition payments work here), progress history, upcoming events, and other notifications.
Congratulations, you are now a student at Grazioso Music Studio! We're happy to have you!
FREE FIRST LESSON
Please choose a class below to schedule a free first lesson with us.
VIOLIN/ VIOLA
TUITION FEES
Learn more details about our programs and tuition fees
PRIVATE LESSONS
Piano - Violin/Viola - Oboe/English Horn - Guitar - Voice
30-MINUTE LESSONS | 45-MINUTE LESSONS | 60-MINUTE LESSONS | |
Tuition | Piano - Violin - Oboe 70 RON/lesson Guitar - Voice 50 RON/lesson | Piano - Violin - Oboe 100 RON/lesson Guitar - Voice 70 RON/lesson | Piano - Violin - Oboe 130 RON/lesson Guitar - Voice 100 RON/lesson |
Duration | 30-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/semester | 45-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/semester | 60-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/semester |
Week 16 for One Make-up Lesson. | |||
Ages (recommended) | Age 6 - 10 or Beginner students | Age 11 - 14 or Intermediate students | Age 15 - adult or Advanced students |
Levels | Beginner Level | Intermediate Level | Advanced Level |
Methods | Piano students use FJH Pianist's Curriculum method books. Violin students use method books 1 and 2 by Geantă Manoliu, Stepping Stones by Sheila M. Nelson, String Builder books 1 and 2 by Samuel Applebaum. Oboe students use various breathing and finger techniques, etudes and oboe music. | Piano students use FJH Pianist's Curriculum method books and/or a repertoire collection. Violin students use method books 3 and 4 by Geantă Manoliu, String Builder book 3 by Samuel Applebaum, scales, appropriate violin repertoire (concertos, short works). Oboe students use various books of scales, etudes and oboe music. | Piano students use a repertoire collection, Hanon and etudes. Violin students use method book 4 by Geantă Manoliu, scales, studies, appropriate violin repertoire (concertos, short works). Oboe students use a repertoire collection, orchestral solos and complex etudes. |
ABRSM | Grade 1, 2, 3 | Grade 4, 5 | Grade 6, 7, 8 |
Activities included | Free access to: Workshops Masterclasses Performance Classes Formal Recitals Community Service Events | ||
GROUP LESSONS
Recorder - Musikgarten
RECORDER | MUSIKGARTEN | |||||
FAMILY MUSIC FOR BABIES | FAMILY MUSIC FOR TODDLERS | THE CYCLE OF SEASONS | MUSIC MAKERS AT HOME | MUSIC MAKERS AROUND THE WORLD | ||
Tuition | 40 RON/ lesson | 40 RON/ lesson | 40 RON/ lesson | 50 RON/ lesson | 60 RON/ lesson | 60 RON/ lesson |
Duration | 60-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/sem. | 30-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/sem. | 30-minute lesson/week 16weeks/sem. | 40-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/sem. | 50-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/sem. | 50-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/sem. |
NO MAKE - UP LESSONS | ||||||
Ages | Age 6 - 18 or Beginner and Intermediate students | Newborn - 18 months | 15 months - 3.5 years | 3 - 5 years | 4 - 7 years | 5 - 8 years |
Levels | Beginner - Intermediate Levels | Preparatory Level | ||||
Methods/ Materials | Recorder students use various books, materials and techniques, for the developing of breathing, fingerings and musical skills, as well as team work. |
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ABRSM | Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | N/A | ||||
Activities included | Free access to: Workshops Masterclasses Performance Classes Formal Recitals Community Service Events | |||||
* Learn more of Group Lesson Policies here.
GRAZIOSO CHILDREN'S CHOIR
60-MINUTE LESSONS | |
Tuition | |
Duration | 60-minute lesson/week 16 weeks/semester |
NO MAKE - UP LESSONS | |
Ages (recommended) | Age 6 - 16 or Beginner and Intermediate students |
Levels | Beginner - Intermediate Levels |
Methods | Church Music Choral Singing Musicianship Music Theory Music Games *Materials are provided without extra charge. |
Activities included | Free access to: Workshops Masterclasses Performance Classes Formal Recitals Community Service Events |
* Learn more of Grazioso Children Choir Policies here.
How does payment work?
The material costs are charged separately from the tuition fees according to the number of books/materials that the teacher assigns based on the level and the need of each student, except for Grazioso Children Choir the materials are covered.
A non-refundable annual registration fee of 25 RON will be applied to the first payment of each school year, regardless new students or returning students. This fee covers the administrative costs of processing student classes and is not to be applied to the student’s lesson payments, lesson expenses, or other expenses.
An invoice is automatically sent to your email and also appears on your Student Portal at the end of each month for the payment of the upcoming month. The payment must be submitted by the first lesson of the month. We take the total number of lessons you will receive from your start date through the end of the semester and divide the total tuition into equal monthly payments. You might attend 3-5 lessons per month based on how weeks and holidays fall, but you still pay the same flat rate each month.
* Notice that our payment model is a "semester-by-semester" model (not the traditional "lesson-by-lesson"). Your tuition fee for each semester is divided into equal monthly payments.
STUDENT PORTAL
Students and parents of our studio receive access to our Student Portal. As soon as you register and confirm your lesson time slot, we will send you an email to help you set up your student account username and password.
Access your student account at any time, to review important information, such as: lesson time, payment invoices, progress history, upcoming events, and other important notifications.
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Contact Information
How to get in touch with us.
WhatsApp Number
(0742) 233-390
Email Address
contact.grazioso@gmail.com
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Grazioso Music Studio
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 8pm
In-person visits by appointment only.
Address
Str. Zugrav Nedelcu, Nr. 1
Timișoara, Romania.