To love someone is to bid them to live - invite them to grow. 

             ~Louis Everley, That Man Is You

 

 

To play a wrong note is insignficant, but to play without passion is unforgivable.

~Ludwig van Beethoven

 

Getting the Most From Your Lessons

 

I teach students ages seven to adult and students younger with instructor permission. Lessons are tailored to each student's needs. Each lesson provides instruction, encouragement, and fun. We laugh a lot!
 

Youth Student Expectations:

• Bring all piano books and materaials to your lesson each week.

• Positive attitude and a willingness to try.  

• Commitment to practice each day - length of practice determined by age and material studied.

• Arrive on time, and if possible, a few minutes early.  

• Demonstrate respect for your instructor, your instrument and yourself during lessons and practice time.

 

Parent Expections:

• Parent supervision of lesson and practice time dramatically increases speed and quality of your child's progress!!

• Make sure your child arrives ready for lessons with all of his or her books and materials.

• Please call if you will be arriving late or need to reschedule your child's lessons.

 

Adult Student Expectations:

• Bring all lesson materials each week.

• Establish a comfortable but regular routine of practice.

• Be willing to try and perservere.

 

Teacher Expections:

• Each student's abilities are honored.

• Lessons are tailored to the unique needs of each student.

• Respect for each student and the work we are doing together.

• High expectations. Weekly and seasonal goals are set for each student.