1. Punctuality is appreciated! Please arrive and depart promptly. Students are expected to arrive for lessons in a timely manner, with all required materials and music. If a student arrives late, please note that their lesson time will not be extended.
Parents and siblings may quietly wait in the living room, wait in their vehicle in the driveway, or run errands so long as they return to pick up their student in a timely fashion. Parents are welcome to talk with the teacher during the first five minutes of the student's lesson to discuss student progress -- but not afterwards, in order to respect the next student's time slot.
2. Parents are welcome to quietly observe their child’s private lessons. However, in order to respect the camaraderie of the small groups, they are kindly asked not to come to the master class parties.
3. If something is happening at home or school that is affecting your child, please let me know. Please err on the side of letting me know so I can be sensitive to the needs of your child.
4. Please do NOT “help” your child by teaching them something beyond or different than what’s been taught in the studio. Absolutely NO finger numbers or note names other than those added by the teacher are to be written into the music for beginners.
5. The teacher cannot go home with the student to ensure that s/he is practicing. 99.7% of the student’s time is spent without the teacher.
Studies have shown that much of new learning is forgotten within 24 hours. It is highly recommended that students practice right after their lesson and then have a regular ongoing practice routine during the week. Practice time does not need to be done all at once and can be broken up during the day to be more convenient for the student.
In order for practice to be the most effective, it is recommended to give practice time the same priority as homework, schedule practice at the same time each day and avoid distractions such as TV, pets, visitors, phones, computers, etc.
6. A few days after each lesson, one parent should sit down with the student for a few minutes and review the practice assignment to ensure the student is fully prepared for the next lesson. Information about upcoming events, recitals, practice tips and other items of interest can be found in the practice binder.
7. Accept the fact that most students don’t generally want to practice, but realize that without practice, the goal of mastering skills will never become a reality. Music study is not easy. It requires discipline, focus, attention to details, thought, determination, and perseverance when things become challenging.
Sometimes during the course of taking lessons, your child may say something like, “I don’t want to practice,” or “I want to quit”. Be aware that your child’s interest will probably not be consistent, but to be successful, you will need to be consistent in your commitment to music instruction. In most cases, simply acknowledge your child’s comments, but then go on with your normal routine, just as you would if you heard the comment, “I don’t want to brush my teeth.” When a student does not follow through on assignments, the parent must provide the encouragement and accountability needed to see that the child completes his/her tasks.
Unprepared lessons cost the same as prepared ones, but their value is substantially compromised.
Parents and siblings may quietly wait in the living room, wait in their vehicle in the driveway, or run errands so long as they return to pick up their student in a timely fashion. Parents are welcome to talk with the teacher during the first five minutes of the student's lesson to discuss student progress -- but not afterwards, in order to respect the next student's time slot.
2. Parents are welcome to quietly observe their child’s private lessons. However, in order to respect the camaraderie of the small groups, they are kindly asked not to come to the master class parties.
3. If something is happening at home or school that is affecting your child, please let me know. Please err on the side of letting me know so I can be sensitive to the needs of your child.
4. Please do NOT “help” your child by teaching them something beyond or different than what’s been taught in the studio. Absolutely NO finger numbers or note names other than those added by the teacher are to be written into the music for beginners.
5. The teacher cannot go home with the student to ensure that s/he is practicing. 99.7% of the student’s time is spent without the teacher.
Studies have shown that much of new learning is forgotten within 24 hours. It is highly recommended that students practice right after their lesson and then have a regular ongoing practice routine during the week. Practice time does not need to be done all at once and can be broken up during the day to be more convenient for the student.
In order for practice to be the most effective, it is recommended to give practice time the same priority as homework, schedule practice at the same time each day and avoid distractions such as TV, pets, visitors, phones, computers, etc.
6. A few days after each lesson, one parent should sit down with the student for a few minutes and review the practice assignment to ensure the student is fully prepared for the next lesson. Information about upcoming events, recitals, practice tips and other items of interest can be found in the practice binder.
7. Accept the fact that most students don’t generally want to practice, but realize that without practice, the goal of mastering skills will never become a reality. Music study is not easy. It requires discipline, focus, attention to details, thought, determination, and perseverance when things become challenging.
Sometimes during the course of taking lessons, your child may say something like, “I don’t want to practice,” or “I want to quit”. Be aware that your child’s interest will probably not be consistent, but to be successful, you will need to be consistent in your commitment to music instruction. In most cases, simply acknowledge your child’s comments, but then go on with your normal routine, just as you would if you heard the comment, “I don’t want to brush my teeth.” When a student does not follow through on assignments, the parent must provide the encouragement and accountability needed to see that the child completes his/her tasks.
Unprepared lessons cost the same as prepared ones, but their value is substantially compromised.