COVID-19 Considerations: As of July, 2020, the CDC is asking everyone to practice social distancing, especially in enclosed indoor spaces, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. While these guidelines are still being enforced, I will continue holding lessons via Skype, Google Meet, or FaceTime. I will continue to monitor safety recommendations, and will update students as to when medical professionals/local leaders feel it is safe to hold in-person lessons again.
Tuition Policy:
Tuition is based off of an expected 37 private lessons and 2 group lessons/month during a school year. Tuition for the year is then divided into equal monthly installments, due on the first lesson of each month. This way, tuition is the same each month regardless of how many lessons there are. A late fee will be applied to payments after the 10th of each month. Please contact me for summer lesson rates.
Group Lessons: A chance for students to review theory, learn music history, and perform for each other in a fun, non-stressful way! Each week will have a different theme with age appropriate games and activities. For now, group classes will be held virtually. Regular monthly tuition covers up to 2 group classes per month. Students may attend additional group lessons for $10/class.
Registration for these group classes are required so please be sure to register for each group
class on the Student Portal.
Make-up Policy:I follow the same sick-rules as public school.
If a student is feeling well enough to concentrate, but has had a fever/vomited within the last 24 hours, or if extreme weather is preventing us from having a lesson, I will be happy to conduct a lesson over Skype or FaceTime.
If a student must miss a lesson, notify me by email or telephone call 24 hours prior to the beginning of the lesson (in case of illness, I must be notified the morning of the missed lesson). Failure to notify me prior to an absence forfeits the student’s spot in the studio, effective immediately. Tuition balance for the month will be refunded. Tuition for the “no show” lesson will not be refunded.
Student-cancelled lessons will not be refunded. I reserve 2 additional weeks (beyond the 37 lessons) out of each year to be used as "make-up weeks." Students are allowed to make up only 2 lessons each year. Credits will be applied for Teacher-cancelled lessons.
Preparation for Lessons-I view piano as an extension of a students’ education. Subject matter learned in lessons must be reinforced through consistent daily practice. Lack of careful practice not only leads to incorrect habits and slow learning of pieces, but also in the loss of skills already achieved. All theory or history homework must be done prior to the beginning of each lesson.
SUGGESTED MINIMUM PRACTICE TIMES:
Young (5 -6 years old) Beginning level = 20 minutes/day
Elementary level = 30 minutes/day
Late Elementary/Early Intermediate level = 45 minutes/day
Intermediate/Advanced level = 60 minutes/day
Competition level = 120+ minutes/day
Materials
The student/parent is responsible for acquiring materials as assigned by the teacher. This includes, but is not limited to:
Tuition Policy:
Tuition is based off of an expected 37 private lessons and 2 group lessons/month during a school year. Tuition for the year is then divided into equal monthly installments, due on the first lesson of each month. This way, tuition is the same each month regardless of how many lessons there are. A late fee will be applied to payments after the 10th of each month. Please contact me for summer lesson rates.
Group Lessons: A chance for students to review theory, learn music history, and perform for each other in a fun, non-stressful way! Each week will have a different theme with age appropriate games and activities. For now, group classes will be held virtually. Regular monthly tuition covers up to 2 group classes per month. Students may attend additional group lessons for $10/class.
Registration for these group classes are required so please be sure to register for each group
class on the Student Portal.
Make-up Policy:I follow the same sick-rules as public school.
If a student is feeling well enough to concentrate, but has had a fever/vomited within the last 24 hours, or if extreme weather is preventing us from having a lesson, I will be happy to conduct a lesson over Skype or FaceTime.
If a student must miss a lesson, notify me by email or telephone call 24 hours prior to the beginning of the lesson (in case of illness, I must be notified the morning of the missed lesson). Failure to notify me prior to an absence forfeits the student’s spot in the studio, effective immediately. Tuition balance for the month will be refunded. Tuition for the “no show” lesson will not be refunded.
Student-cancelled lessons will not be refunded. I reserve 2 additional weeks (beyond the 37 lessons) out of each year to be used as "make-up weeks." Students are allowed to make up only 2 lessons each year. Credits will be applied for Teacher-cancelled lessons.
Preparation for Lessons-I view piano as an extension of a students’ education. Subject matter learned in lessons must be reinforced through consistent daily practice. Lack of careful practice not only leads to incorrect habits and slow learning of pieces, but also in the loss of skills already achieved. All theory or history homework must be done prior to the beginning of each lesson.
SUGGESTED MINIMUM PRACTICE TIMES:
Young (5 -6 years old) Beginning level = 20 minutes/day
Elementary level = 30 minutes/day
Late Elementary/Early Intermediate level = 45 minutes/day
Intermediate/Advanced level = 60 minutes/day
Competition level = 120+ minutes/day
Materials
The student/parent is responsible for acquiring materials as assigned by the teacher. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Metronome
- An assignment notebook
- Any method/repertoire/technique books assigned by teacher
- Supplemental music