Clinic Offerings

Clinician Services (Universities, Districts)

All students are treated with equity, openness and humor while discussing musical aspects as well as the spiritual nature of sharing art between composer, player and audience. Many students/ parents/ directors have reached out in writing after clinics to share that the experience affected them in an inspiring way. A conscientious effort is made to talk to, and connect- the audience to the humans on stage and unify the entire room during every performance.

Clinic Testimonials (to assure max effort, empathy, care)

ALL SHARED WITH PERMISSION:

2023 GA AllState HS Jazz Ensemble: "... I taught for 38 years and was very active in the GA jazz education scene. It was so refreshing to see a clinician who cared as much (more?) for the students than you did the music itself. I've had many students sit through while clinicians postured, bragged, intimidated, and made sure the kids knew what a big shot he/she was. You and your music touched my heart and soul like nothing I've experienced in a long time. You shared yourself AND your music in a wonderful way that enriched those young men AND led to a fantastic performance. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed seeing your rehearsals, hearing the final performance, and experiencing the artistic and emotional connection between you, the students, the music, and the audience... THANK YOU for pouring into those kids!!!

Miles Adams, GA band director

(re: GMEA AllState Conference)

FSU Summer Music Camps: “Michele Fernández is an incredible and versatile clinician. I have been fortunate to have her clinic for several years at our Jazz Camp in the FSU Summer Music Camps. Her ability to connect with kids of all ages and abilities is outstanding. She is equally effective in either jazz or concert band settings, with wind instruments, or rhythm sections. Michele’s caring, fun personality is special and students simply want to perform with her. Few clinicians match her musicianship, personality, and professionalism. I cannot recommend her strongly enough!”

Dr. Steve Kelly, Florida State University

(re: FSU Summer Camps)

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Tennessee-Mid State High School Jazz Ens: "My (director) friends also watched a great deal of Michele’s rehearsals and have been talking about the experience for about an hour now. She is an amazing teacher, an incredible emotional and musical leader. For the final performance, the kids played just as well (if not better in moments) than the more advanced group. They wished all of the students were there to hear the messages she spoke about life. Watching reminded so many of us why we teach (for ALL our kids)!!"

Brianna Englebert Vogt, Band Director

(re: Tennessee Mid-State Clinic)

Zoom Rehearsals Jazz or Symphonic; *Rates & Policy

FREE (45 MIN): Any zooms requested for an *ALL-STATE BAND GUEST SPOT or *MAJOR CONFERENCE /MEA FEATURE CONCERT PREP

FOR ALL OTHER ZOOMS (Secondary Schools, Collegiate, Community Groups or Otherwise):

*Option 1: $150. (50 min total: this includes time needed for all tech checks)

Zoom rehearsals must have ALL of the following elements to qualify for the $150. rate:

(1) Paid in advance of the rehearsal (Venmo or PayPal preferred, although school check is fine if arriving before service)

(2) Payment process requires minimal forms to be filled out by the clinician (*needing a quick W-9 /ACH form is okay)

*Option 2: $200. (50 min total; this includes time needed for all tech checks).

Zoom rehearsals that require any type of

(1) *Delayed payment (ie, received after the service is delivered)

(2) *Vendor registration systems required

(* adds to total time in registering/following up)

PAYMENT INFO:

1) Personal PayPal to: PayPal.me/MicheleFDZmusic (do NOT send paypal to gmail address used to communicate; use link provided)

2) Venmo: @MicheleFernandezMusic

3) School check can be mailed to our physical address (please email us for that US Mail address)

CONTRACT STIPULATIONS (for Both Option #1 and Option #2):

*Tues - Thurs are definitely preferred if possible. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon will only be considered if no other options are available.

*No times will be scheduled prior to 9am ET.

*Cancelations prior to 48 hours of the scheduled time will incur the full charge, due to that slot not being with another school.

*Delays due to technical issues on the client side will incur the full charge. Please check all settings prior to the rehearsal, do a test run if needed, and insure that the minimal noise cancellation option is selected in advanced audio settings, or else any percussion hits will cut out all sound. Do not select "for musicians" mode; this setting does not prevent unwanted cancellation of all sound.

*Rehearsal cannot be recorded.

**All of the above is considered as accepted by any client requesting to schedule an appointment.

*** Please email Michele directly at MicheleFDZmusic@gmail.com to book a session. Emails will be returned within 24-48 hrs of being read.

Clinic Lecture Offerings (Zoom, Campuses, Districts)

From Zero... to Groovin' !

Starting/running a successful Jazz Ensemble with limited Jazz experience

One-Stop (Afro) Latin Shop

How to differentiate between the most common Afro-Latin styles and interpret them authentically, properly within your ensemble.

Zoom Rehearsals: Rates and Info Below

Musician/Educator/Composer/Clinician

Clinician Services (Universities, Districts)

Clinic Testimonials (to assure max effort, empathy, care)

Zoom Rehearsals Jazz or Symphonic; *Rates & Policy

All-State & Regional Groups (Sym. or Jazz)

Composer-in-Residence

In-Person Clinics or Zoom Rehearsals

In-Person Clinics or Zoom Rehearsals

Clinic Lecture Offerings (Zoom, Campuses, Districts)

From Zero... to Groovin' !

One-Stop (Afro) Latin Shop

The Emotionally "In-Tune" Director

One-Stop Rhythm Shop

Building Community and Improving Retention Within Your Arts Program

Achieving Rhythmic and Cultural Authencity in Your Symphonic Ensemble