Scheduling a Trial Lesson

• I have a full-time schedule and teach Monday-Friday from 9 AM - 10 PM.

• Contact me to schedule a free trial lesson!  Trial lessons typically take around 45 minutes.

• At the trial lesson, I ask students to play 3 pieces of varying styles.  The pieces do not need to be polished or memorized -- this is just to see where you are at and your style of playing.  (For beginners, you are not expected to play anything!)

 

Parent Involvement

• For elementary school students, parents are encouraged to sit in the lesson to act as a practice coach (and cheerleader!) at home. 
  (It is not required every lesson, in case parents need to run errands, take a call for a meeting, etc.)

  • There is free wi-fi and comfortable couches for parents sitting in the lessons!​

• For middle and high school students, parents are encouraged to NOT sit in the lesson to allow their students to become independent learners and responsible contributors.  

• For adult students -- you are always welcome to bring guests, whether it be spouses/significant others, friends, parents, etc.!  After all, things are easier when you have a community supporting you.

 

Practice at Home

• Making music becomes truly fun when you are good at it!  While I am happy to teach you at your own pace, regular practice will allow you to make the progress you need.  We use a practice journal for us to go through this journey together -- not just to record the quantity of practice but the quality of it and other reflections (struggles and triumphs).

• An acoustic piano is highly recommended at home.  Although the technology of electric pianos has come a long way and sounds great, the touch resistance is not sufficient and leads to students building bad habits and insufficient finger dexterity.  

  • For advanced students, a grand piano is highly recommended.  The touch and variety of sounds and dynamics are superior on a grand piano.

 

Billing

• Tuition is billed at the rate of 36 lessons per year.  Lessons are provided throughout all 12 months of the year. 
  Annual tuition is split into 12 equal payments and charged monthly.

  • I may teach fewer lessons than other teachers and studios but in exchange I operate a very flexible make-up policy.  Everyone leads busy lives and this schedule allows for the needed flexibility.  While make-up lessons are not guaranteed, I do my best to schedule them if you request them!

Note: Each month may have a slightly different number of lessons, but the monthly tuition remains the same, as it is an annual tuition split into monthly payments, rather than a per-lesson charge.

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• Tuition is due by the 7th of each month.

• If tuition is late, the instructor reserves the right to refrain from teaching the next lesson until tuition is received.

 

Attendance & Missed Lessons​

• If the student misses a lesson for any reason, a make-up lesson can be scheduled within 30 days.  
  (In the summer months of Jun-Aug, make-ups will be allowed until the end of August.)

  • Make-up lesson slots are not guaranteed, but I do my best to accommodate.​ 

  • If a make-up lesson is canceled for any reason, a second make-up lesson will not be scheduled.

• If the instructor cancels a lesson last-minute due to unforeseen circumstances, a make-up lesson will be offered.

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Extended Absence: What if I am taking an entire month off of lessons (for extended family vacation, etc.)​

• Option 1: Continue paying tuition as usual but do make-up lessons before and after the time off

• Option 2; Pay a monthly $100 hold fee, which allows you to keep your slot but without taking any lessons, but no make-up lessons will be given.  This is only applicable to a given calendar month (e.g., July 1-31).

 

Punctuality & Lateness

• If the student is late, student will receive lesson time until the end of the slot only.

• If the instructor is late, you will receive your full lesson time, either by extending that day's lesson or doing a make-up lesson at another time, if needed.​

 

Privacy

• Your personal information will not be shared with anyone under any circumstances unless required by law.