Bio
Victoria Gonzalez is a professional percussionist who is based in the West Texas area. She has been playing drums and percussion for 16 years and has been teaching in various capacities including lessons and clinics for 8 years. 4 of which were in public schools as a band director. She loves playing her instrument and often gigs in the West Texas area. She is also very involved in her church’s music ministry, playing drums, singing, and playing piano. She also loves to make music of her own in her home studio where she records and mixes a variety of instruments. Victoria is a graduate of University of Texas Permian Basin where she received her bachelors in music education. Victoria’s biggest passion is music and strives to help anyone and everyone reach their full potential, and foster an appreciation for the musical and percussive arts.
My Why
“Music is in every aspect of life. Everywhere you go there is bound to be music. Whether it’s live, through a speaker, or written out somewhere, music is in everything, and to me it is the most sincere form of expression. The reason I love what I do is because I am able to equip students with the skills to express themselves in a way that is completely unique to each one that pursues it. Music teaches dedication, perseverance, and promotes critical thinking. Music is also a comfort and a safe place. If I do one thing in this life, I want it to be sharing the power of music and inspiring a love for the most sincere form of expression that we can give.”
-Victoria Gonzalez
Studio Policy
Overview
Lessons as well as clinics are used to provide instruction and reinforcement to the musician’s playing. It is a commitment on both the student and the teacher’s part, and should be pursued with the idea to hone your musical skills.
Disclaimer
New Sound Studio does not discriminate against age, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other means of identity. Music is for all and should be accessible by all.
Clinic/Masterclass Payments
Clinics
Clinics will vary by pricing and content. Please contact to discuss pricing.
Masterclass
*All masterclasses will have a base travel fee of $50 per hour of travel*
Percussion Maintenance $250
This masterclass will cover the basic tools needed for maintenance in the percussion world. It will also go through marching maintenance, concert maintenance, and how to take care of sticks, mallets, and all percussion equipment.
Drum Tuning $300
This masterclass will cover concert vs. marching tuning, equipment that you will need, as well as problems to look out for and common issues that happen when tuning.
Tuning and Repair Visit $350
This visit will be your chance to have anything fixed/tuned that you would like done. It would be a good opportunity to have students observe tuning, maintenance, and repairs on instruments in their own personal space.
Drumset Workshop $200
This workshop will focus on the basic foundations of drumset and getting a feel for being behind the kit. It will touch on keeping time, coordination, simple fills, and serving the music as a drummer. All ways to make you a better sounding drummer!
Drumset Tuning and Maintenance Workshop $300
Tuning and upkeep are some of the most intimidating things to dive into when you are just getting started in playing drums. In this workshop we will talk about how to correctly tune your drums, different tips and tricks for tuning and maintenance, as well as choosing the right heads, sticks, and accessories for the sound you want.
Lesson Payments
In person lessons
30 minute lessons: $25 1 hour lessons: $50Online lessons
30 minute lessons: $20
1 hour lessons: $40
Payment for the lesson needs to be given in advance or at the time of the lesson. If the payment is not given, the lesson will not be given and can have the option to be rescheduled. Lessons can be scheduled and paid by the lesson, or they can be paid monthly. Lessons that will be paid monthly need to be attended. Lessons that aren’t attended will not be refunded.
Piano Lessons
This is not your classical approach to piano lessons. While some of those classic songs can be learned, these lessons will be more students-based. We will cover music theory to learning piano, chord structures, reading music, reading chords, and just having fun!
Students will be encouraged to learn some of their favorite songs and have the opportunity to explore making their own songs.
30 Minute Lessons: $20
1 Hour Lessons: $40
Tardy Policy
If the student shows up late to a lesson, the lesson will not be lengthened nor will the price of the agreed lesson be adjusted. If an hour lesson is scheduled and the student shows up late, the student will still be charged the amount for the original hour lesson, but the lesson will only be the time remaining.
Materials
Students will be required to bring their own sticks/mallets to the lesson. If a student would like help on music from school, they will need to bring it with them. Certain exercises and music may be provided according to lesson context. Instruments that are provided during the lesson are drumset, marimba, snare drum, practice pads, and various accessory instruments.
Cancellations
If a cancellation is needed, it needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure the time slot can be substituted. If a cancellation is not made 24 hours before, a fee of $15 will be charged in addition to the lesson fee. If 24 hours is not possible, situations will be taken on a case by case basis.
Preparedness
It is expected to show up prepared for a lesson. Failure to do so, is a waste of the student and the teacher’s time, and adequate learning cannot take place. The first time will continue with the lesson. Every time after that will result in payment for the unprepared lesson and rescheduling of the lesson.