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Piano Studio

Ellie with students

Policies and Schedule

SCHEDULE

My yearly teaching schedule for school age students includes 16 lessons per semester, two studio recitals generally held in January and May, and several workshops. I am currently only taking school-age students at the Rivers School Conservatory. Adults (over 18) typically follow a flexible schedule and payment plan. Adult students should contact me for location of lessons. Summer lessons are offered for all students on a flexible basis.

PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

To state the obvious, students are expected to practice between lessons! It is especially helpful for a student to practice soon after their lesson in order to solidify the concepts we have just covered. I ask my students to strive for 5 days of practice for the same amount of time as their lesson. While that isn't always possible, it seems like a realistic and attainable goal, and one that will produce the most benefit. Students should have an acoustic piano or a keyboard with 88 weighted keys and one/two pedals. The piano or keyboard should be in a place that allows for uninterrupted practice time. There should also be an adjustable chair or bench, or a pillow to sit on for proper height at the keyboard.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

As part of my weekly teaching studio, my students will be 'strongly and lovingly encouraged' to participate in two studio recitals during the school year, generally held is January and May. There will be other performance opportunities available through local schools as well as through my membership in New England Piano Teachers' Association (NEPTA) and Massachusetts Music Teachers' Association (MMTA). Students studying with me at the Rivers School Conservatory have acccess to weekly workshops and recitals.

I encourage my young students to attend musical events during the year - at least one concert per semester - of classical piano, chamber music, orchestral, or choral - something that demonstrates the result of dedication and commitment that is so integral to musical studies.

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