Lessons are 40 minutes. Shorter lessons may be arranged for children 5 and under at the discretion of the teacher.
September through June lessons are one flat rate based on the number of lessons for the whole school year: $108/ month
July and August summer lessons are billed per lesson: $32/lesson
Yes. Students are expected to have regular daily access to an 88 key piano or keyboard. Keyboards need to have fully functional weighted keys that allow for loud and soft playing, a bench, music stand, and a sustain pedal. Pianos need to be maintained and tuned yearly.
Please ask if you need help sourcing an adequate instrument.
No. Occasionally online lessons are offered as a make up in the case of illness or travel, but these are limited to one or two lessons per year.
What curriculum do you use?
I have started all beginners in Piano Safari since 2011. It is the best curriculum on the market for building a solid foundation in technique and note reading while still having fun, engaging songs that kids can play and read from the very beginning.
Check out www.pianosafari.com for more information
I also draw from many supplemental curriculums including SuperSonics and Piano Pronto.
Yes. I asses where they are in their current books and then make an individual plan for what to do next.