STUDENT HONORS
​Congratulations to all of you for your dedicated work ethic that it takes to get to a higher level of music making.This section honors my students notable achievements from recent years who have earned placements into All-State & regional honor bands, orchestras, solo & ensemble awards, scholarships, etc.
2014
2014 Pacific Honours Ensemble Program (PHEP) in Australia ~ Jacob (trombone)
​2014 Washington All-State Orchestra~ Jacob (trombone)
2014 Washigton All-State Marching Band ~ Mitchell (trombone)
2014 Washigton All-State Wind Symphony ~ Mitchell (trombone)

2014 Western International Band Clinic Honor Bands ~ Mitchell (trombone)

2013
2013 All-Northwest Band ~ Jacob (trombone)
2013 Washigton All-State Marching Band ~ Wendy & Zach (trombone)
2013 Western International Band Clinic Honor Bands ~ Jacob & Mitchell (trombone)
​2012
​2012 Western International Band Clinic Honor Bands ~ Jacob & Mitchell (trombone)
​2012 Washington Junior All-State Band ~ Dylan, Mitchell & Tristan (trombone)
2011
2011 Western International Band Clinic Honor Bands ~ Eli & Jacob (trombone)
2011 Washington Junior All-State Band ~ Wendy, Eli, Jacob (trombone) ~ Drew (euphonium)
​2010
2010 Western International Band Clinic Honor Bands ~ Chris & Aaron (trombone)

TUITION RATES
30 Minute Lesson: $35
45 Minute Lesson: $50
1 Hour Lesson: $65

​Lesson tuition will be paid in monthly increments depending on the number of weeks scheduled in the month. Tuition payments will be made one month in advance. Tuition is due on the last lesson of the month for the following month. For Example: July payment due Last Lesson in June. Late payments will jeopardize reserved time slot. If a lesson is to be canceled please notify 24 hours in advance to avoid losing payment credit for the lesson. No exceptions for same day cancellations. Continuously missed lessons will jeopardize reserved time slot. If a lesson is canceled by Mr. Groves a credit will be made towards the following month tuition. Adjustments to monthly balance due will be made if pre-planned events are communicated in advance to John.At home lessons are available. Additional cost per lesson will apply depending on destination. Limitations may apply due to distance and scheduling.

STUDIO LOCATIONS​

KENNELLY KEYS MUSIC, BELLEVUE

ENUMCLAW MUSIC, ENUMCLAW

KALEIDOSCOPE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, ISSAQUAH

PINE LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SAMMAMISH

MAYWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, RENTON

​MUSIC TRADER, MAPLE VALLEY 

​AT HOME LESSONS AVAILABLE TOO PLEASE INQUIRE Additional rates & limitations may apply due to distance and scheduling.​