FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Payment is due in full for the entire month by the 7th of the month. There are no refunds. You are paying for that time slot each week. Cancellations of 24 hours notice will have a makeup lesson scheduled if possible. I accept cash, check, credit card/debit card, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, you name it.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We discuss your goals. After an initial assessment I recommend which lesson book(s) we will be working from, and why. After a short time of lessons I work as a team with each student helping them collect a “repertoire notebook” of music that they desire to learn. I find the music at the level the student is currently at and as they progress, the music they choose becomes more challenging. This “repertoire notebook” inspires students to study and practice more. If they choose they can participate in our ongoing virtual recital on UTube. I pace myself to each persons rate of learning. I explain music relative to each student, including music theory in every lesson. I answer all questions and assign homework and practice pages. Technique and theory are all balanced to insure a well rounded music education and success.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in music. I have practiced daily since I was 7. I attend music symposium's, concerts and musicals. I play the piano and organ in church every Sunday. I accompany the church choir. I still continue to perform at least 5-6 times a year.