The Lessons
Lesson time should not be used to find music or other
materials. It is the student's responsibility to have their music organized and ready when I arrive.
Students must follow all of the instructions that are given and
behave in a way that enhances musical progress and learning.
Students should not entertain friends, answer doorbells or telephones while a lesson is in session.
In the best interest of everyone involved, an adult needs to
be present in the home whenever a lesson is given.
Summer
Lessons
Lessons will be offered to anyone
who would like to study with me during the summer.
Lessons
are scheduled to accommodate your vacation plans and other activities.
Regarding Practicing
In order
to make regular progress, I expect daily practice from each student who chooses to study with me. As students progress, practice
time needs to increase. Students who are unable to commit to this agreement should seek a different teacher.
Students under the age of eight will need an adult to help them
practice.
Parental support will almost always
enhance the progress of a student at any age.
It
is important to have enough light available wherever practice occurs. I also suggest regular vision and hearing examinations.
These recommendations will assure every student that they are
prepared to achieve their full potential.
Missed
Lessons & Make Ups
Missed lessons are
damaging to a student's progress and they also deprive me of a necessary income. Commitment to this activity must be given
priority during the scheduled time. I will try to make up missed lessons that can't be avoided.
If I have to miss a lesson, I will try to find an alternative time or else I will give
you full credit for the lesson.
If you are going
to miss a lesson, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance.
Telephone (973)
325-9201
Cellular Phone
(973) 809-0777
Traveling To Your Home
Due to the different circumstances that occur from traveling
to my students' homes, please allow a 20 minute variance between the scheduled time of a lesson and the time that I may
arrive. I will notify you if I will be more than 20 minutes late.
I will wait 20 minutes beyond the scheduled time of a lesson. After that, I will leave if you are not there.
Recitals & Awards
The spring piano recital will be held on June 12th at The First Lutheran Church in
Montclair. All students are encouraged to participate.
Friends and family members are also invited to attend.
Music is usually memorized but exceptions can be made.
Every student should wear clothes that enhances their music presentation. Semi-formal but comfortable attire is appropriate.
Trophies will be awarded to every student at
the recital for their commitment towards developing their piano skills throughout the year.
The recital is optional but the students who participate in it will obtain valuable
experience that will greatly enhance their music education.
Places to Purchase Music
Montclair
Music Studio (973) 783-4330
Musicnotes.com
Primamusic.com
writtenmelodies.blogspot.com
www.jwpepper.com
