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I have had the privilege of teaching some very talented students, and I thoroughly enjoy their lessons. My goal is
for each student to improve and learn something new in each lesson, and for the student to enjoy the time they spend
with me as well. Different music is selected for each student, according to their interests. Lessons should be
something that the student looks forward to doing, not something he/she is forced to do.
* Lesson Rates
Lessons are $15 for 1/2 hour per week, $22.50 for 45 minutes per week, and $30 for one hour per week. Beginning
January 1, 2009, rates will increase to $20 for 1/2 hour, $30 for 45 minutes, and $40 for one hour.
Payment is due at the lesson, or you may choose to pay for the entire month at once. If you are taking lessons at your
school from me, I will mail you a bill for the entire month. If we miss lessons for valid reasons, I will credit you for the
next month.
* Cancellation Policy
Due to the limited number of lesson times available in a week, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance if a
lesson is to be canceled, unless there is an emergency. If you are unable to cancel 24 hours in advance, payment for that
missed lesson will be due at the following lesson. If I am teaching you at your school, please notify me in advance
if you will not be in class on your normal lesson day due to an assembly, testing, or a field trip. Please don’t ask
for a make-up lesson if you forget your lesson or decide not to come at the last minute. Any lessons canceled by me can be
made up.
Your lesson time has been reserved for you and only you. If you are late, I cannot teach past your scheduled time or
give you a partial refund. This is especially important as I pay for childcare during your reserved lesson time. If you do
not show up for a lesson or cancel with short notice, I still have to pay for childcare for that time.
* Lesson Time
During lessons, we will work on technique, theory, and fundamentals, as well as performance skills, sight-reading, and
ear-training. The goal of lessons is to make the student not only a better performer, but also a more intelligent musician.
Lessons are tailored to the specific needs, interests, and activities of each student.
*Recitals and festivals
We have one recital per year in the spring. High school singers will also have the opportunity to compete in an extra festival
(NATS) in the spring. There are numerous festival and contest opportunities for singers and pianists of all ages through
MTNA.
*Practice time
It is important that students learn music and practice at home. I do not want to teach notes in a lesson when the student
has a practice cd for that purpose or to sit while a student does his/her practicing at my house. It is frustrating
for both teacher and student, and it is a waste of your money. Please encourage your children to practice at home.
*Supplies
Supplies needed for voice lessons: 3 ring binder with pockets for music, pencil. I will give each student a practice
cd that they will bring to each lesson so that we can add to it as needed.
Supplies needed for piano lessons: books will be purchased prior to your first lesson, and the cost will be included
in your first week's tuition.
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