If you have played the piano before, we will schedule an interview so I can assess your background and do some planning before your first lesson. (There is no charge for this meeting.)

An in-person interview is not usually necessary for beginning students, but please contact me to discuss your situation. To reserve a spot in my schedule, all students must complete a registration form, which can be found in the Home Studio drop down menu.

Longer lessons get better results! When students have time in lessons to explore new skills and concepts under the guidance of their teacher, they leave the studio with more confidence, knowing not just “what” to practice, but HOW to approach each task on their assignment. 

Yes! I have several out-of-town students who take their weekly lessons online.  If you are unable to travel to my location, you might want to consider this option. All you need is a high speed internet connection, a web cam, and Skype or Face Time. Please contact me for more information.

Your monthly lesson fee pays for the lesson time that has been reserved exclusively for you, all group classes and recitals, plus behind the scenes tasks such as selecting and purchasing materials, lesson planning, record-keeping, and organizing recitals.

Any lesson or class cancelled by the instructor will be rescheduled or refunded. Private lessons cancelled by students–regardless of the reason– will not be refunded, but another lesson time will be offered IF one is available in the schedule AND the student has already used his/her Flex Week. (Please see the Studio Policies page for an explanation about the Flex Week option.) Instead of canceling private lessons because of an unavoidable school or work obligation, students may swap lessons provided they handle the arrangements and notify the instructor in advance. 

You are welcome to register for traditional lessons or a mini-session but you will want to find an instrument to play on between lessons, such as at a church, school, or the home of a family member or friend. If you intend to purchase or rent an instrument in the near future, I can offer some suggestions about where to look. I also recommend you visit this webpage which provides excellent tips on buying a piano.

The registration fee applies to traditional weekly lessons and it reserves your spot in the studio; it should be paid with your first tuition payment. This fee pays for most lesson books, sheet music, and handouts. For your convenience, I will do the shopping for you. Depending on your goals and progress, additional deposits may be necessary. The registration fee does not cover fees for festivals, contests, and exams.