Mission Statement:

Everyone has something to gain when it comes to learning to play a musical instrument. I, of course, believe that the piano is the absolute best way to be introduced to that experience. My goal is to make the process fun and engaging while also progressing and developing each student as a musician. My personal experiences have helped me to become a teacher that is positive, encouraging, and striving to show every student that music can be a powerful and fun part of their lives. 

Lesson Protocol

• Generally I will have students before and/or after your child’s lesson. They are more than welcome to come on in and quietly have a seat on the couch until I wrap up with the current student. I will make sure to give every student the amount of time that they have been signed up for.
• Feel free to drop off your child, as the lesson entrance will always be unlocked when lessons are expected.
• Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons, though I do not recommend it. In my experience, students work much better when parents are not present! 

Books & Materials

• I will provide the books your child will be working from, and the cost will be added to the next month’s invoice. Generally there will be a lesson book and a music theory book. I will supplement with worksheets as needed. If you’d rather pick the books up from the music store yourself and have conferred with me about specifics, feel free to do so! As a child progresses I may add things such as a book with scales and chord progression exercises, or a book of duets to play with me or another student. I will check in with you before the decision is made.
  
• Students will need to bring a spiral notebook (any size) in which I can write the specific assignments for the week.​
  

Payment & Attendance               

•  Payment is expected at the first lesson of each month for the entirety of said month. I will provide an invoice via email with specific dates of expected lessons and payment due.
• There will be no charge for the first excused absence. An excused absence means that I was given at least 24 hours notice, either via phone call or email. Subsequent absences will result in being charged.
• You will always be charged for lessons missed with less than 24 hours notice.
• If you are aware that your child will miss a lesson or more during the coming month, I will need to be notified at least 1 week prior to invoice time to avoid charges. The earlier notice I get, the greater chance that I’ll be able to reschedule with you.
• Lessons cancelled due to inclement weather will be made-up. If it isn’t possible to schedule a make-up lesson, you will be credited the lesson on the next invoice. 

Studio Rules for Students            
- No chewing gum!
- Keep your nails trimmed. Proper technique requires that pianists have short nails.
- Don’t wear lots of rings or bracelets. They can be distracting and interfere with your playing.
- Practice! I know everyone’s busy with lots of other activities, but try to practice every day, even if it’s just for ten minutes.
​- Speak up! The more I know about what you like and what you don’t like, the more fun your lessons will be.