Why Do We Dress Up?

Why are dress clothes appropriate for a recital or concert? For a concert the answer might be obvious, but why would someone put on semi-formal attire on for a recital performed mostly by little kids, and why should the kids dress up? The answer is: Respect.

The reason for wearing nice clothes to any kind of performance is respect.  This respect is for the performer and, in the case of a recital or concert, for the music being performed.  This is why both the performer and the audience should wear nice clothes. When the performer wears nice clothes, it shows those in attendance that he has a respect for the music he will play and that he enjoys learning and performing the music.  When the audience wears nice clothes, it shows that they also respect the music and the performer for all the effort that has gone in to produce a wonderful performance.

Patience !

Patience is a virtue every student and teacher needs to have. It takes time to learn an instrument, and patience will make the process easier for both the student and teacher. A student will most often become impatient while learning a song because he can't play it very well yet. A teacher will most often become impatient and frustrated because it is taking a student longer to understand a particular concept.

 

Both teacher and student need improvement in their exercise of patience. A teacher must learn that different students learn at different speeds and will struggle with different concepts. An impatient student must learn that most accomplishments are only achieved by hard work and a great investment of time. This lesson in patience will effect the rest of both a student's and teacher's endeavors.

Smile!

A smile from their teacher can mean a great deal to music students, and make a difference in the way they respond to  instruction. In the same way, a student can make a difference in their teacher's day by wearing a smile and having a willing attitude to learn.

 

So smile, even when your having a bad day, teacher and student wills are clashing, and your patience is wearing thin. Smile!

 

Piano Studio Policy

Teaching Goals

The goals I have for teaching is that each student learn to play with confidence and mastery, enjoy their instrument, and learn to glorify God with music. To help accomplish these goals, students will learn theory, sight reading, ear training, and repertoire from the Oregon Music Teachers Association Syllabus curriculum. Along with these goals, students are invited to participate in events sponsored by the Oregon Music Teachers Association. These events include Syllabus adjudications, music festivals covering the different periods, music composition celebrations, and an ensemble festival.

Student Requirements

Students are required to practice their lessons for at least one half hour, five days a week. Extra practice beyond the requirement is beneficial and will yield even greater results. Students will need to bring their books and be well prepared for their lesson at the assigned hour. If the lesson time is not convenient, it can be rescheduled to another time or day.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

The payment for lessons are due weekly at the end of each lesson. Books and other resources or events are in addition to the lesson fee. Twenty-four hours notice is required when students are unable to keep the lesson appointment. If no notice is given, the fee will still be charged for that day.

Studio Assessment

Lessons may be permanently canceled by either party. However, if there are any questions or concerns, I will be glad to discuss them. Comments and questions from parents and students will help me improve my teaching.