Arrival:
- Please park along the street, without blocking the mailbox please, or on the left side of the driveway near the entrance.
- Please remove your shoes upon entering the house.
- Only bottled water in the studio; no gum, candy, food, or other drinks.
Lesson Format:
- Transfer and beginning students attend two 30-minute lessons each week for better skill reinforcement and reduced practice errors.
- Intermediate and advancing students take 45-minute or 60-minute lessons, once or twice a week.
- Individual coaching sessions are available upon request.
Group and Performance Classes:
- Group and performance classes will be scheduled based on availability. Group lessons count as “half lessons.”
Rescheduling and Cancellations:
- Please let me know as soon as possible if you need to miss a lesson. Usually, missed lesson can be rescheduled.
- No-shows will not be rescheduled or credited.
Performance Policy:
- All outside performances must be discussed with the teacher to ensure successful preparation.
Music Scores:
- Students must purchase all needed music scores; photocopying to avoid purchase is illegal.
Practicing:
- Effective practice is essential and will be taught. Parents should support younger students by supervising practice sessions.
- All students need a quality instrument at home for practice.
Inspiring Quotes:
- Emphasis is on the importance of movement, and focused listening: from the very beginning, I teach mastery, rather than perfection. Bruce Berr says, “Newer teachers sometimes assume that because students are at an elementary level, they cannot play their pieces with mastery and artistry – this is not true! This is a matter of confusing standard with level.”