Taisen Tullus · Private Instruction · Elite Tier
THE ELITE MENTORSHIP
For students working toward something specific — an audition, a program, a career in music — this is the extra layer of structure I put in place to help you get there.
I built the Elite Mentorship for students working toward something big — an audition, a program, a professional path. It's everything from a normal lesson, plus the extra structure, feedback, and accountability to make sure nothing falls through the cracks when it actually matters.
— Taisen Tullus · taisentullus.com · (925) 393-6626What's Included
Everything. Literally.
Here's everything that's part of it, all built around one goal: making sure you're fully ready when it counts.
The same personalized, goal-driven lesson every student gets — fully documented in your lesson Google Doc after every session. Everything below builds on top of it.
Every LessonSend me a playing video before each lesson. I'll watch it, write up what we should target, and show up with a plan already in mind — so we're not spending lesson time figuring out where to start.
Game ChangerAfter every lesson, you get a real practice schedule for the week — what to work on each day, not just a list of assignments to figure out on your own.
AccountabilityEvery lesson gets recorded and saved to your own folder — so you can go back to something you missed, share it with a parent, or just see how far you've come.
ReferenceGot a question mid-week? I'll record a quick video just for you, showing exactly how a passage or technique applies to what you're working on. Not a random YouTube link — made for you specifically.
On-DemandMonthly theory check-ins, written or on your instrument — chord construction, scale function, ear training. If there's a gap in your foundation, we catch it early instead of finding out later.
AssessmentStructured tests at tempo, in context, with real criteria — because playing well under pressure is a different skill than sounding good alone in your room.
Performance ReadyFull run-throughs of what All-State, honor band, or a college audition will actually feel like — with real feedback and enough reps that the real thing feels familiar instead of scary.
High StakesFull access to my Google Drive library — Jamey Aebersold play-along volumes, method books, transcriptions, all the material we work out of. I cover the cost of the books.
LibraryI'll walk you through building a real musician resume — what to pursue, what's worth listing, and how to lay it out for college audition panels and scholarship applications.
CareerText or email me any time, weekends included. Quick question before a rehearsal, nerves the morning of an audition — I'm around.
Always-OnI keep an eye out for auditions, ensembles, competitions, and gigs that fit where you're at, and bring them to you — so you're never left wondering what to do next.
CuratedThe Breakdown
Built On Top Of Every Lesson
Every student I teach gets the same solid lesson every week. The Elite track just adds more on top of that for students working toward something specific.
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| In Every Lesson | |
| Weekly private lesson (60 min) | ✓ |
| Lesson Google Doc with assignments | ✓ |
| Direct text access (weekdays) | ✓ |
| Added On The Elite Track | |
| 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
Finding The Right Fit
Both tracks are built for real progress — they're just aimed at different things. Here's how to tell which one matches where you're at.
- You're preparing for All-State, honor band, or a college audition
- You're thinking about a music major or pursuing performance seriously
- You want detailed, week-to-week visibility into progress, beyond what a single weekly lesson covers
- You want extra structure between lessons, on top of your regular assignments
- You're working toward a specific, high-stakes goal with a timeline attached
- You want a resume built specifically for college and scholarship applications
- You want steady, solid weekly lessons at your own pace
- You're building skills and enjoying the process, with no fixed deadline in mind
- You like room to explore different pieces and styles without a strict plan
- You'd rather keep things flexible for now and add more structure later, if and when you want it
- You're happy checking in on the Elite track down the road if your goals change
30-Day Progress Guarantee
If after your first 30 days you don't feel more prepared, more organized in how you practice, and more confident on your instrument, I'll refund the difference between the Elite rate and the standard rate. No hoops to jump through.
Ready toLevel Up?
I only take on 2–3 Elite students at a time, so spots are limited. If this sounds like the right fit, reach out and let's talk it through.