LESSON STRUCTURE

I love to teach using questions, helping students come to their own conclusions, rather than telling them the answers. I encourage students to practice with a positive growth mindset, and to embrace their mistakes by learning from them. I also love introducing new concepts and reinforcing already learned skills using games to make lessons fun and motivating!


MUSICAL STYLE

I teach using a classical approach, and we also explore more contemporary skills. By classical approach, I don't mean that we will only be playing music by composers like Bach and Mozart, but that we will learn music reading, technique, and theory skills in a way that is proven and timeless, while adding modern elements into lessons.


TYPES OF LESSONS

I currently offer in-person and online lessons for all students

30 minute lessons: best for young students (5-7) and beginner students

45 minute lessons: best for older beginners (12+) and intermediate to advanced students

Enjoy our performance of “I Love Coffee” arr. Bernard & Carolyn Shaak.

This is one of the first pieces I like to teach and it is always a student favorite!

 

FAQ

Where are lessons held?

Lessons are held in my studio in Old Town (2707 Congress Street Unit 1F). I do not travel to students’ homes to give lessons.



How involved will I be as a parent?

Parents are expected to:

Purchase books and materials for lessons (usually between $25-75 per year).

Help student build a steady practice routine encourage student to practice (or practice with them depending on age/maturity of student).

Ensure student arrives promptly to their lesson and is picked up in a timely manner after their lesson.

Ensure that student comes prepared with all books and materials to every lesson.



What are practice expectations?

Regular weekly practice (a minimum of 3 days) is expected for students to progress at a steady rate.

At the end of each lesson, students will make a practice goal based on the number of days they think they can practice that week. (A good goal is usually between 4-6 days a week).

Instructor will provide practice guidelines in a notebook.

The amount of time spent practicing varies based on student age and level. Quality is more important than quantity. I don’t assign an amount of time to practice because it varies for each student based on skill level, pieces they are working on, and student ability. As long as they practice everything in their assignment notebook, they can mark off that day as practiced!