Frequently Asked Questions

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Purpose

Mrs. Sara is driven as a piano teacher by her passion and desire to play and teach skillfully artistic music. I love hearing my students’ progress and light up as they achieve their goals in beautiful music-making. Music is a gift; once it is given through training, there is no limit to what the students will impart to the world.

Objective: To train piano students to develop into skillful and artistic musicians. Inspiring students to embrace a growth mindset by encouraging them to complete exciting and challenging musical goals through adjudicated State and International exams, a variety of competitions, studio classes (including playing along with instrumentalists, dancers, artists, and masterclass opportunities with specialized teachers in accompanying and conducting), studio field trips to performances, and fun recitals! 

Students will be trained to listen to music other than simply hearing it. They will also learn the art of performing and how to play with the command of the piano and their musicianship.

Students study:

-Music Theory (homework)

-Music History (homework)

-Aural Awareness (in class and homework)

-Repertoire (in class and homework)

-Technique (in class and homework)

-Sight Reading (in class and homework)

-Melody playback (in class)

-Transposition (in class and homework)

-Composition (in class and homework)

-Accompanying (studio class)

-Chamber Music (studio class)

-Basic Conducting (studio class) 

Lessons are offered in person or virtually for students with prior experience.

Lessons are private, allowing students to learn at their own pace and flourish in their capacity.

Eligibility for lessons and expectations

-Parents are always welcome and encouraged to stay

-Student’s age (4-18) and attentiveness 

-Interest in studying piano

-Parental or Guardian support

-Regular, timely attendance

-Motivation and a good attitude

-Completion of weekly homework assignments

-Paid tuition

Expected investment for the necessary equipment and supplies required

-An acoustic piano or electric piano with weighted/ 88 keys

-One tuning per calendar year

-Metronome

-Music bag to carry homework materials

-Book materials for study

-Folder or binder to keep everything organized

Studio Expectations

One. Quality practice time.

Two. To complete written assignments

Three. Develop Aural Awareness by listening to classical repertoire, 90.9fm radio, assigned websites/YouTube, and in-person concerts.

Lastly, and most importantly, enjoy the fun adventure of studying music! 🎶

Please inquire through the Contact Page for further information. Prospective students and their caretakers are welcome to participate in a complimentary interview with Mrs. Sara before the agreement of lessons is scheduled.

We will discuss goals, vision, purpose, and the financial investment in lessons.