Taisen Tullus · Private Instruction · Elite Tier
THE ELITE MENTORSHIP
Not just lessons. A full partnership in your development as a musician, scholar, and professional.
The Elite Mentorship is built for students with a specific target — an audition, a program, a professional path. Every piece of it is engineered to close the gap between where you are and where you need to be, with structure, accountability, and expert guidance at every step of the way.
— Taisen Tullus · taisentullus.com · (925) 393-6626What's Included
Everything. Literally.
Twelve premium deliverables engineered around one outcome: your total development as a musician.
Everything from the standard tier — personalized, goal-driven, fully documented in your lesson Google Doc after every session.
FoundationYou submit a playing video before each lesson. I review it, write a structured report on what we'll target, and walk in with a plan — not a guess. Zero lesson time wasted.
Game ChangerAfter every lesson you receive a specific daily practice schedule for the full week — not just a list of assignments. Built around your schedule.
AccountabilityEvery lesson is recorded and saved to your private folder. Review moments you missed, share with parents, or track your growth over months.
ReferenceGot a question mid-week? I'll record a custom video just for you — demonstrating the passage or technique as it applies to what you're working on. Not a YouTube link. A video made for you.
On-DemandMonthly written or playing-based theory assessments. Chord construction, scale function, ear training, and more. Gaps get caught, not assumed away.
AssessmentStructured proficiency tests at tempo, in context, with real evaluation criteria. This trains you to perform under pressure — not just practice in comfort.
Performance ReadySimulated audition environments for All-State, honor band, college, or ensemble spots. Full feedback, mental prep, and repeated reps until it's automatic.
High StakesFull access to my private Google Drive library — Jamey Aebersold play-along volumes, method books, transcriptions, and every book we work out of. I purchase the materials.
LibraryStep-by-step coaching on building a strong musician resume — what to pursue, what to list, how to sequence experience for college audition panels and scholarship applications.
CareerText or email me any time — including Saturdays and Sundays. Quick question before a rehearsal, nerves check the morning of an audition — I'm available.
Always-OnI actively identify and recommend auditions, ensembles, competitions, and gigs that match your level and goals. You'll never wonder "what should I be doing next?"
CuratedComparison
Standard vs. Elite
| Feature | Standard ($80–$100/lesson) | Elite ($500/lesson) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly private lesson (60 min) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lesson Google Doc with assignments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct text access (weekdays) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekend availability | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre-lesson video review + report | ✗ | ✓ |
| Day-by-day practice schedule | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lesson recording & archive | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom instructional videos | ✗ | ✓ |
| Music theory exams | ✗ | ✓ |
| Playing tests & proficiency benchmarks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mock auditions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Online music library (Aebersold + more) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Musician resume coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance opportunity curation | ✗ | ✓ |
Fit
Who This Is For
- You're preparing for All-State, honor band, or a college audition
- You want to be a music major or pursue performance seriously
- You or your parents want total visibility into your progress
- You practice consistently and want expert direction every day
- You're willing to be held to professional standards
- You want to build a resume that opens real doors
- You're looking for casual, low-pressure hobby lessons
- Practice between lessons is inconsistent
- You want flexibility to cancel without structure
- You're not ready to be challenged week over week
30-Day Progress Guarantee
If after your first 30 days you don't feel measurably more prepared, more structured, and more confident in your playing — I'll refund the difference between the Elite rate and the standard rate. No questions.
Ready toLevel Up?
Only 2–3 Elite spots available at any time. Serious inquiries only.