Individual lessons are where the student learns how to play in tune, produce a good sound and learn the instrument-specific part that they will play. This includes learning the parts of the instrument, establishing good posture, using proper technique, learning relevant music theory, and learning to listen like a musician. All of this is addressed in the context of learning songs.  In most lessons, the student will split time between learning a new tune and refining ones from the setlist.

Students will collectively choose their songs and play their prepared parts together as a band. During weekly rehearsals, students learn to play in time, learn song structures, and learn how to blend harmonically and rhythmically.  Over time, students will learn how to play with people rather than just playing next to them. Students learn the virtues of teamwork, commitment, and compromise to put together a unified, awesome performance.