This page is dedicated for all my private students.  It is intended to provide support for our
private lessons and help you prepare better at home.  
Please use the subpages to the studio page to listen to examples from your music books.

Student Recordings
Christina   Walking Along

Joe: cheer for the blue    The Cuckoo Clock    Popcorn Man 

Jessica P.:  Music Land

Cassie: Foot Stamping Rag

Jessica G. Little Spring Song

Paul:  Air from Mozart

Jackie: Preludium J. S. Bach

Amelia: Evening Bells

You may want to search for songs that you wish we can look at and potentially learn.  You may use the
site: http://www.musicnotes.com/ of which you may listen to a  page of the music and then download it directly to your printer.

Student Responsibilities
Complete daily practice and accurately record it in practice journal
Be prepared for lesson (with all books and completed theory or other projects)
Keep fingernails trimmed short (should not extend past the end of the finger)
to ensure proper hand position and good technique
Wash hands before each lesson

Parental Involvement
While most students are initially excited to begin piano lessons, please be aware
that they will face challenges and sometimes frustrations.
As initial enthusiasm is replaced by awareness of the discipline
and commitment required to attain excellence,
your encouragement and praise will be essential to your child's success.
In addition to this, please:
Set aside a scheduled practice time for your child
Supervise home practice sessions and sign practice journals,
making sure your child completes all assignments
Provide feedback and suggestions for me that will
 increase the effectiveness of each lesson
Play quality music in your home and car
Sit in on lessons periodically
Ensure that your child arrives at their lesson
 at the appropriate time - (not too early, not late)

Practicing
Students who establish good practice habits from the
beginning will progress more rapidly and find piano
practice and lessons more enjoyable. The amount of
time required for good quality practice will vary depending
on the student's age and playing level. More importantly,
however, is that practice is done on a consistent daily
 basis with a clear goal in mind. Specific practice assignments
are given each week and all practicing must be recorded by the
student in their Practice Journal and signed by a parent.
In the event that daily practice is not being completed, I will work
with the student (and parent, if necessary) to determine the
cause and possible solutions.

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