Philosophy and Mission
To foster musical artistry through expression, technique, and performance skills.
To help each student reach their highest musical potential
To inspire joy through learning while instilling discipline and organizations skills
Teacher Responsibilities
To nurture a sense of success at every student’s individual level.
To provide and positive and encouraging environment for musical education
To provide enriching activities with a program of theory, technique, aural skills, sight reading, and performance opportunities
Continue personal education and skills by participating in professional organizations, attending workshops and conferences, reading industry publications, continuing personal practice and skill, and engaging in other activities for professional growth.
Parental Responsibilities
Be a helpful, interested, and encouraging support system in the home
Provide an acoustic piano in best possible condition, maintained. Digital keyboards with 88 weighted keys are acceptable.
Facilitate regular practice time each day to develop self-discipline and good practicing habits.
Provide a practice environment free from distractions, particularly screens.
Pay tuition on time by the first of the month, otherwise incur a late fee.
Provide a metronome and notebook, as well as music requested by teacher.
Communicate any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s progress.
Student Responsibilities
Be prepared at your lesson time, with all necessary materials
Practice! In order to progress satisfactorily, 5 days a week of quality practice is necessary and expected.
The instrument will be respected. Do not bang, smash, or otherwise hurt the instrument during the lesson, even if it belongs to your family.
Violent, rude, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.
Commitment
When students enroll in studio, they are reserving their placement in the studio for the entire school year. Summer lessons are not required, but are essential to consistent progress. Enrollment commitment guarantees a place in the studio and a weekly time slot. Tuition is payable by monthly installments, September through May, Summer a la carte.
Tuition
What does tuition cover? Tuition is based on a comprehensive year of study, not just individual lessons. Tuition covers not only the actual time spent with the student, but the hours spent in preparation, including:
An individualized plan for the student’s course of study.
Selection of repertoire, specific for each student.
Development of teaching materials
Teacher’s training and expertise
Professional organization dues which provide students with opportunities for competitions, exams, and festivals (AMTA, MTNA, GMTA, and RCM/ABRSM)
Gas expenses (for those participating with in home lessons)
Cancelled and Makeup Lessons
Please understand that the tuition paid reserves an exclusive weekly time in the schedule of your child, similar to purchasing a ticket to a concert. Once the time is past, it is not available again and I cannot re-sell it. I will not create extra teaching time in which to give lessons due to limited availability.
No payment credit will be provided for no show lessons
No payment credit will be provided for cancellations within 24 hours.
Please be sure to choose a lesson time in which you feel confident that you have no conflicts.
If Ms. Jackie must cancel a lesson, a makeup lesson will always be provided.
Facetime or Zoom lessons, as well as shared videos with exchange of feedback are valid alternatives for a lesson if one cannot be attended.
In person makeup lessons are a rarity and made at the discretion of the teacher depending on availability. They are not to be expected for every or any cancellation.
1 credit per semester is permitted for unavoidable conflicts such as illness or family emergency. I will issue a refund in this case.
Prices and Payment Options
Lessons are available in 30, 45 and 60 minute slots.
Lessons are currently $60.00 hourly as of 2021. Prices may be raised in 2022.