Calendar (dates subject to change)
Recitals
The goal (not guarantee) is to have 2 recital dates a year: late Fall & Spring. Participation in Recitals is not mandatory but are strongly suggested. Recitals allow us to share our music with others in a more formal, yet fun way. They stretch us past our comfort zone & help us to see that we CAN "perform" in front of others & succeed whether we play perfectly or not.
Lessons
Lessons are scheduled once a week at a designated time slot. For occasional scheduling conflicts, please text or call me at least a day ahead. BEWARE...you will be charged for lessons missed last minute. Exceptions? Sudden illness or emergency. Vacations & holidays need to be scheduled with me in ADVANCE. If you are gone for more than 4 weeks, your time slot will become available to others. HOLDING FEE = $25 per 4 weeks gone. Online Lessons are available but not recommended for the long term.
Practice & Parents Role
Piano lessons can be a lonely activity at first. Parents who come to the lesson & practice/oversee students early in the week, tend to boost the FUN factor & successfulness of the young student's effort. Please encourage students to play their lessons thoroughly & accurately as you help them to review their assignment. Students should practice a little bit EVERYDAY and especially within 24 hours of the last lesson so retention of knowledge gained sticks! Songs should be played several times in a row each day. Practice a handful....5 fingers=5 times in a row for beginners.
Online Lessons are available (but not recommended for long term)
Online lessons require that a Student has:
All Music teaching materials can be purchased from me or wherever you choose as needed.
- Lesson materials (books & pencil).
- Online can also be used occasionally when needed