FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Payment is requested before the lesson begins - thank you!
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always suggest a trial lesson with a new student so that you can see if I am the right fit for you. At our first lesson we'll chat about the music you love and what made you want to start taking lessons. If you've played in the past I'll ask you to play something for me. We'll chat about your goals and I'll make some book/song/piece recommendations from there! If you'd like to keep working together, I'll create a progressive plan for you that incorporates a broad range of music and material.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in musicology from Boston University and in Piano from Mannes The New School for Music. But a lot of my important education came from less formal sources - whether it was an Appalachian fiddle course from a pro fiddler in NC or gospel piano lessons I took with a pastor in OH. Also, a lot of my education has also just come from playing with a ton of bands and working in the industry (more info on my website if you're interested in that!)