Requirements

• Consistent and focused practice time of assignments: at least 25 minutes for very young beginners, 40 minutes for intermediate students, and 55 minutes for advanced students six days a week with more encouraged. This is in addition to theory workbook and listening assignments.

• Access to a well-maintained and in-tune acoustic piano in a quiet and temperature-controlled location where the student can concentrate for everyday practice (recommendations given upon request). 

• For children, a guardian who sits in lessons to understand lesson content and ensures the child follows the teacher's assignment in daily practice. The guardian must be willing to receive guidance from the teacher and practice with the child when needed.

• Regular attendance to monthly studio performance classes 

• Playing in studio performance class at least once a semester

• Willingness to obtain piano books/scores as required based on the student’s needs

• A metronome

• Well-trimmed fingernails for lessons and daily practice

Policies (effective July 2025 for continuing students)

• Refunds are not given for missed or cancelled lessons, but make-up lessons may be requested when the teacher is notified of cancellation at least 48 hours in advance (or in the case of a sudden illness, as soon as possible and at least before 9am that morning)

• If the student would like a make-up lesson, it is their responsibility to request one and schedule a time that fits the teacher's schedule. While the teacher will try to accommodate, make-up lessons are not guaranteed.

• Make-up lessons are not given past three weeks of the cancelled lesson date nor after tuition stops being paid

• If the student would like to stop lessons mid-semester, notice must be given at least two weeks before the last lesson and before the first day of the last month. Final payments will be adjusted according to the number of lessons that semester. 

• While students can take a break from lessons and stop paying tuition, the teacher cannot guarantee an available spot in the studio upon return

• Late payments incur a $10 late fee