I pledge to offer the best quality instruction possible. In turn, I expect parents and students to  abide by this studio policy.

 

Student Responsibilities

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Please come on time each week to lessons, with all of your music and your notebook. I expect my students to practice at least 5 days a week and follow instructions I’ve written in the notebook.  I will usually have beginners practice each piece 4 times daily, and as students progress I will give time minimums such as 20, 30, or 45 minutes a day.  This will vary depending on the difficulty of the music.  If you need to reschedule a lesson, I will do my best to accommodate you, but please let me know as early as possible. 

                   

Contact me for current monthly rates.  Lesson fees are to be paid at the first lesson of the month. After the first week, there will be a $5 late fee.  Months with 3 or 5 weeks of lessons will be the same price as a 4-week month.  Missed lessons will not be refunded, but I will do my best to reschedule if you contact me in advance.  If for any reason, you decide to stop piano lessons, please give me a 30-day notice or you will be charged an additional month.                                                                                                                    

 

​​Please make sure you have appropriate practice conditions at home, including a specific time each day set aside for concentrated, uninterrupted practice. Students need to have a well-maintained acoustic piano available at home, or at the very least, a high-quality weighted-key electronic piano.                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

Studio Schedule

    

I host two student recitals a year, in which my all of students will be required to participate.  I also give monthly group lessons or masterclasses, which provide an opportunity for students to play for each other and to give each other feedback and suggestions.  I include group ear training and rhythm activities in my masterclasses to strengthen students' musical skills. I am a member of both Encore and UMTA, which provide many performing opportunities for students throughout the year (see the Upcoming Events tab for future dates). Encore's events include a solo, ensemble, and concerto festival, technique exam, theory and ear training exam, keyboard competition, and projects fair.  Many of my students participate in UMTA's Achievement in Music (AIM) program, which offers technique, theory, and performance evaluations in February and March of each year. AIM testing is optional, but students who participate progress at a much higher rate than those who don't.

               

I value highly each student and his/her innate ability to succeed. I love teaching and learning from my students, as I watch them grow and progress over time. I hope that in turn, they will go on to teach and inspire other generations to love to play the piano.