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Piano Studio Policies – Jill S.Gubler, NCTM

1164 Cannon Dr./Farmington, Ut 84025

Phone: 801-448-8054

2016-2017

LENGTH OF COURSE

School-year Program

Lessons during the school year begin in September and end in May. I offer a thirty-six-event course

throughout the school year. An event is defined as: a piano lesson, a group class, a recital, an Opening

Social, etc. A typical "month" consists of 4 events. However, some months will only have 3 events and

others will have 5 or 6, but it all adds up to 36 by school's end. Piano lessons follow the traditional school

calendar. New students may add in during the year if there is room on my schedule. I also consult the

“year-round calendar.” I have included a list of days taught and days “off” for your convenience.

Lessons are 30 minutes long unless you are in a 3-student session. (not to be confused with group class).

Three-student sessions consist of three students attending during the same hour; they still have private

instruction. I hire a competent assistant (*an older, advanced student) who teaches theory and helps with

the computer station. The student plays for me (20 minutes), has private theory instruction (w/my

assistant for 20 minutes) and, finally, 20 minutes at the computer. Students who do this program get more

accomplished. (More “Bang for their Buck.”) It is only used with students from level one through 3B of

Faber books (beginners to intermediate students). I also offer optional 45 minute lessons for more

advanced students.

I encourage the students who have a 30-minute lesson to do a separate computer program, in addition to

their lesson. I have them spend fifteen minutes before or after their lesson on the computer. Computer

instruction includes: theory, ear-training, rhythm concepts and counting, review, review, review, etc. The

younger the student (early beginner), the easier the computer program is. They are self-guided programs

and the student wears earphones, so they won’t bother the lesson in progress. Most students are here for

45 minutes to an hour. Siblings may come together in either program. High school students are exempt

from doing computer exercises because most of them are more advanced and they are too busy!

Side note: If your student is only here for 30 minutes (due to time constraints) remember that they can

still log in at home and do their Music Learning Community Assignments there.

Summer program: I require elementary school-aged students to have 6 piano lessons during the

months of June and July. In August these same students attend a Piano Camp the first week of August.

Piano camp usually runs for 2-3 days and is in the morning for 1 ½ hours each day. It takes the place of

regular lessons that month and students pay full tuition. I work on it all year long, so please plan your

family activities on a different week. Those who miss will need to pay me a fee to help defray my costs.

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Jr. High and High school students are not required to attend piano camp. They will be required to have

two additional lessons during the summer months making 8 lessons in total.

Students who “take time off” in the summer (for whatever reason) will be taken off of my roster. (Unless they pay full tuition to hold their spot.) If there is room on the roster for them in the fall, they may be re-admitted. Those who take their required six lessons and attend summer camp have a secure spot on the upcoming fall roster. I will always make room on my roster for siblings of my current students.

MUSIC

Ages 5-6: Oftentimes, parents want to have a young child take lessons. If they are reading okay and

have a decent attention span, I start them in an Early Beginner program from Mayron Cole entitled EZ

Keys and/or Menehune.

I sometimes use a new series of books by Dr. Kevin Olson (USU) and his wife Julia entitled Piano Made

FUN. This program is intended for children who are 4-6 and is like a music preschool. The curriculum

consists of Sing-Along Activity Books with CD's and leveled Piano Books with CD's. Notes and

concepts are taught at a careful and steady pace, giving students a solid foundation without moving too

quickly. Children younger than five should try programs such as Kindermusik or Musicgarten.

Ages 7-9:

I use the Mayron Cole Piano Method. This piano method is marketed nationally and I love it! Each

level has approximately 200 pages of original music, recital solos, practice sheets, rhythm exercises,

theory fun sheets, music history, and favorite classics. This method is found online at www.mcpiano.com.

The cost of each level’s music is in addition to tuition fees. After the Mayron Cole beginner books,

my students complete all five levels of Faber and Faber Piano Adventures Series. This includes: 1) a

lesson book 2) a performance book 3) a technique and artistry book 4) a theory book. Older students use

Hanon or Czerny Exercises for technique drills after completing Faber and Faber technique book 4. After

completing the Faber Series, I use a variety of more advanced books from different genres, including

some well-earned "fun songs". For example: Masterworks Classics, Celebration Series, Keith Snell and

the AIM /Federation lists, etc.

I follow the state AIM program as a technique regimen.

LIBRARY/SOFTWARE FEE

Individual students will pay a non-refundable annual fee of $40.00 each July. This is a library/software/

maintenance/registration fee. Each year I buy more music to share with your children to help motivate

and inspire them as they choose their recital pieces. Providing a wide variety of music is a very large

investment for me. This fee will help me to provide your students with top-quality music. Paying this

fee allows your child to use my music for recitals (although I highly recommend purchasing the music to

your student can enjoy it for years to come.) This also helps to avoid illegal photo-copying. Additional

fees will accrue ONLY if the music is lost or irreparably damaged. The library fee also covers some of

the monthly fees I pay to use online (and other) software for your students in my studio. This fee also

covers the down loads of period songs I use in the studio on the iPod, iPad and Kindle. Both of my digital

pianos are in disrepair and need constant maintenance (due to the high usage) and fort tuning of the

acoustic piano. This is part of the maintenance fee. Paying this fee holds your spot for fall as well.

PRACTICING

All beginning students are required to play the week’s music assignment a minimum of twice a day until

the next lesson. Parents must accept their responsibility in seeing to it that the student does the required

practicing and comes prepared. Consistent lack of practicing is grounds for dismissal. Students in the

Faber or other method books should be practicing a minimum of 30 minutes a day. Intermediate students

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should practice 30-45 minutes per day. Early Advanced/Advanced students: minimum 1 hour daily for

great results. If you feel your student isn’t progressing well, it is probably practice-related. Each family

must assume responsibility for figuring out a consistent schedule and doing their best to stick with it.

Parents remember: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY…hang in there…don’t give up…it will pay off! Also,

if your student plays an instrument in band or orchestra, they may be credited 30 minutes per week of

extra practice time for time spent practicing the other instrument. This area will be your biggest

challenge, but pay the biggest dividends. Also note that doing theory doesn’t count as practicing!

GROUP CLASSES

I teach a group class at least four times yearly. These classes replace the regular lesson time and last one

hour and fifteen minutes. We learn and review concepts in group class which we haven’t time to learn

during individual lessons. Each class, we touch on themes such as: music history, composers, ear

training, additional theory, sight-reading, rhythm and counting, etc. Students will perform at group

classes. (Either their current recital piece or a song of their choice on non-recital months)

Group classes, although fun, are a lot of work for me and all students are expected to attend. I have

some wonderful games and relays that help students learn theory and rhythm concepts easier in a group

setting. We go into more depth on composers, history, composing, etc. Having a break from their regular

lesson gives the student an extra week to polish their current pieces and to learn to be a well-rounded

musician. Group classes help students become better acquainted with one another and the friendships

formed help their performance anxiety go down significantly.

On your calendar, the letters GC, stand for Group Class. Look at your calendars ahead of time for

possible conflicts in your schedule. I have more than one group class which your child could attend.

MISSED LESSONS

No tuition credits or make-up lessons are given for missed lessons, for any reason. Please let me

know if you have another commitment on lesson day. If I possibly can, I will reschedule the lesson. I

never give lessons to students who “forget” their lesson. It is your responsibility to get to your lesson. I

have my own commitments and it is difficult for me to teach other than the assigned day and time. Also

remember that if your child was sick, or for any other reason didn’t practice the preceding week, still have

them attend the lesson. I work with them on many things such as ear training, music history, computer

music games, choosing new recital pieces, sight-reading, etc. If you occasionally want to try to trade

lessons with another student, call a parent on the class schedule provided (with at least 24- hr notice).

One month’s notice is required if your student plans to quit taking lessons. It is assumed when you sign

up for lessons that your commitment is for the entire school year. Students who quit because of sports or

other extra-curricular conflicts will not be re-admitted in the fall.

My Calendar

Parents: Please copy my calendar (p. 7) and tape it inside a kitchen cupboard where you can see it. I get

so many calls from parents wanting to know different dates throughout the year. They are ALL in here!

Please take the time to make yourself a copy and mark down the important dates early on in the year.

READ ALL EMAILS I send. Sometimes, I need to make changes to this schedule and I need you to be

flexible when I do. Summer calendars MUST be filled out and left in the student’s binder as well. They

will be sent home with students in May for parents to fill out and return in the student binder!

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RECITALS

I usually have four recitals each year. Remember if you have children in both younger & older classes,

they will ALL attend the older recital. Every year, I have several families who call me at the last minute

and ask to have their student go “first” so they can leave for other commitments. I am buckling down on

that this year. I work really hard on these programs. The students all work hard and deserve an audience

there to hear them play. Sometimes, parents will need to split up to attend multiple family events held on

the same evening.

The following recitals are scheduled for this year:

Halloween Recital – October 27th (Thursday, Farmington City Library), 5:30 for “A1,2” groups

and 6:30 for all “A3,4” groups, 7:30 for B,C groups.

Christmas Recital - December 16th Friday(BDAC), 5:30 p.m. Recital for the “A1,2” groups. 6:30

p.m. for the “A-2,3” groups 7:30 for “B/C” groups.(Friday)

Duet Recital- February 23rd (Thursday, Farmington City Library), 5:30 p.m. recital for the “A1,2”

groups; 6:30 p.m. for the “A3,4” groups; 7:30 for “B/C” groups.

Spring Recital - May 25th (BDAC), Same as above.

PRICE

The total cost of the course for a 30-minute lesson is $630.00 for the school year. The cost is divided

into nine equal payments of $70.00, September through May. Please note that the cost is exactly the

same each month, regardless of the number of events. This will be easier to remember.

Summer Pricing: Elementary Age: Six summer lessons, maintenance fee, piano camp

June= $70 July= $35(tuition) + $40 (annual fee)= $75 +August=$70 for camp. $215 summer total.

Jr. High and High School: Tuition for 8 lesson=$140 plus annual fee of $40. Total is $180.00.

45-minute lessons are available for late intermediate and early advanced students.

School year total=$945.00. The cost is divided into 9 equal payments of $105.00, September through

May. Summer costs: Tuition is $210 for 8 lessons and plus $40 annual fee= $250 summer total.

Tuition is payable to Jill Gubler and is always due the first week of the month. Any payments received

after the first week of the month will be assessed a late fee of $10.00 per student. A quick, easy, free,

preferred method of payment is the Venmo App. Add it to your phone, along with your bank information

(which is secure), ask me to be your friend, then you can pay me electronically.

If the student is unable to attend the first lesson of the month and you are paying with check, please

mail the tuition to: Jill Gubler @ 1164 Cannon Dr., Farmington, Ut, 84025. I do not give discounts to

families with more than one child taking lessons. Tuition prices will be adjusted if your child begins

lessons in the middle of the month or if I miss any lessons. No refunds will be given if you quit lessons

before the end of the month or after you have paid the registration fee.

TEACHING DAYS

I will be teaching Monday through Friday - September through May (school year schedule). I also

teach in the summer on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. I have included a list of helps for you and

your student. Please go over this policy statement together. This policy changes yearly. Be sure to refer

to it when you have questions about dates and times.

If it has been awhile since you filled out the student info sheet (at the end of this policy statement), you

might want to update it, especially if you have any new phone numbers, emergency contacts, or email

addresses. All new students should complete this page and return it to me ASAP! Thank You!

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PARKING

I would appreciate it if you would drop your child off in the driveway or at the curb. You may also park

(drop off/pick up) to the North of my house on 1150 South. Students should enter the front door (they

don’t need to knock), shoes off, then straight to studio. Please drop off and pick up on time.

If your child arrives a few minutes early, they need to sit on the stairs or studio couch quietly so they will

not disturb the lesson in progress. In the winter, students should leave their shoes on the rug or towel

provided just inside the front door. I have hooks for hanging coats by the studio. Friends and other

siblings should not attend the lesson.

TELEPHONING/Communication If you call me during lesson time, you will get my voice mail. I will check my messages/texts after I am

done teaching and return your call as soon as possible. There is also space provided on your student’s

lesson sheet where you can send notes advising me to call you, etc. If you will consistently check your

child’s notebook, look for my notes, invitations, read, your email and my blog, you will have fewer

questions and frustrations. PLEASE sign practice time each week & be sure your student is play ALL of

their assigned pieces. This can be tricky, but if you will do that, they will progress with less frustration

and stay on point better. Learning gaps will narrow and they will be less anxious about coming.

Texting: During lessons I don’t check texts unless your student is late. Then I check to see if you have

texted me. Any other texts will be answered after my teaching schedule is over. Students who bring cell phones to lessons must keep them put away & silenced away until the lesson is over!

Email is a wonderful way to get in touch with me. You can also text me at: 801-448-8054. If you need

to talk to me, I would be happy to visit with you during the day or in the evening, after lessons.

Everything will be posted on my blog at: www.jgubler.wordpress.com. I will never use your child's last name on my blog. Just the first name and last initial. This is for their

protection.

POINTS & AWARDS

I give points at each lesson for fun and motivation. I try to reward each student for their extra efforts in

trying to be a good student. I give out certificates, gifts and a few trophies at the end of the school year

(the week of the recital). I total all student points up throughout the year and give awards in May.

I give points for the following:

10 points for lesson attendance each week

4 points for paying tuition the first lesson of the month (6 when paid early)

1 point per page memorized

1 point per page passed off proficiently

1 point per page of theory (or fun sheets) completed (more for harder assignments)

1 points for each practice hour

5 points for each extra worksheet completed

10 points for writing an original song/or figuring one out by ear and playing it for me

10 points for entering an original song in the Reflections contest

5 points for each performance in public, other than recitals (school, civic, church, etc)

5 points for attending a public concert (symphony, band, musical, choral, opera, etc)

30 points for Federation Participation

60 points for AIM Participation

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Certificates are awarded for: practice, attendance, memorizing, most theory done in a week, most

practice in a week, most points in a week, receiving over 30 points in 1 lesson , completing course books,

skill levels, memorizing club (memorize at least 10 songs), etc.

Trophy awarded to: the student who memorizes the most songs (in his or her age group)

Additional Opportunities

Not all students and/or parents are interested in extra events. The following events are optional and are

for your consideration only. None of them are competitions. They are opportunities to perform and be

evaluated. I will send home notes with the exact dates, as I know them. Involvement in these events

means additional practicing.

AIM Testing: AIM stands for “Achievement in Music” and there are several skills in which you will be

tested. It is pretty much the same as the Skills Levels which I have you do in your notebooks (scales,

cadences, chords, arpeggios, etc.) In addition, students test in sight-reading, ear-training and take a theory

test. Students are required to memorize two pieces from different genres. Generally, a student can start

AIM once they have taken lessons for at least a year or two.

AIM is provided courtesy of the UMTA (Utah Music Teachers Association) and is the standard by which

our state measures a student's progress. There is a fee included in the testing. Special awards and

certificates will be issued from the state for this event. It is a great way to insure that your student is

learning what they should be learning. I highly encourage my students to participate. There are 10 levels.

AIM will set your student apart in all of these areas and will make a “noticeable” difference in their

confidence and abilities. An AIM participant is a well-rounded student.

AIM Ear-training and theory testing is done in March with the individual teacher. Performance & other

testing is done on AIM day in April (place TBA.) AIM is optional and I will discuss it with individual

parents who are interested.

Performance Evaluations: Held in September. Students can play a piece they have previously learned

or they can learn a new one. (They can play the previous year’s AIM or Federation pieces). Pieces must

be memorized. They will be evaluated before an adjudicator. These evaluations are sponsored by the

Utah Music Teachers Association. Students would need to be preparing/reviewing during the summer

months for this. There is a fee. If your student has something prepared, please contact me. Fees and

registration are due in early September.

Federation Festival:

(National Federation of Music Clubs) “The NFMC Festivals Program is designed to give Junior (age 18 and younger) and Adult member musicians of all abilities the opportunity to perform and receive a yearly evaluation in a non-competitive environment. Participation in NFMC Festivals promotes music study, stimulates interest in the musical literature of both the USA and the world, and encourages each participant to reach a high standard of musical achievement. The NFMC Festivals Cup Award Plan and Honor Certificates offer additional incentives to encourage continued participation in NFMC Festivals.” Central Davis NFMC is held in April. Students who participate in both AIM and Federation may use the same two pieces for each event.

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Piano Schedule for 2016-2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

AUG 29

SEPT NL 6 7 8 9

12 13 14 15 16

19 20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29 30

OCT 3 4 5 6 7

10 11 NL 13 14

17 18 19 NL* NL*

GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) 28

NL (Happy Halloween!)

NOV 1 2 3 NL**

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

21 NL NL NL NL

28 29 30

DEC 1 2

5 6 7 8 9

GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE)

19 NL NL Christmas Holiday Break….No Lessons

JAN NL 3 4 5 6

9 10 11 12 13

NL NL 18 19 20

23 24 25 26 27

30 31

FEB 1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE)

27 28

MAR 1 2 3

6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17

20 NL NL NL NL

NL 28 29 30 31

APRIL SB SB SB SB SB

10 11 12 13 14

17 18 19 20 21

24 25 26 27 28

MAY 1 2 3 4 5

8 9 10 11 12

15 16 17 18 19

GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE) GC(RE)

Total Events 36 36 36 36 36 NL=no lessons GC=GroupClass RE=Recital, *UEA, **Utah Music Teachers Conference held in

SLC. ***recital held in Btfl/Davis Art Cntr. Bold letters are the actual date for GC, RE, SB, etc.

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Jill's Studio Daily Schedule 2016-2017

Day___ Time Student’s Name Mom’s Name Mon. 6:15 – 6:45 a.m. Arden Nicole

6:45 – 7:15 a.m. Susan Nicole

7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Chelsea Lisa

7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Siena A Lisa

3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Ethan M Ronda

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Miles R Rachel

4:15 – 5:15*p.m. Daxton G Erika

4:15 – 5:15*p.m. Caden A Megan

4:15 – 5:15*p.m. Sadie K Marci 5:15 – 6:15*p.m. Toby B Kandi

5:15 – 6:15*p.m. Maisie B Kandi

5:15 – 6:15*p.m. Ava A Corinne

6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Isa A Corinne

Tues. 6:30 – 7:00 a.m. Cayden P Ciarra

7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Jessy A Rachel

7:45 - 8:15 a.m. Genevieve G McKenzie

3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Ally M Ronda

3:45 – 4:45*p.m. Evelyn M Ronda

3:45 – 4:45*p.m. Alexis B Shelby

3:45 – 4:45*p.m. Adam B Shelby

4:45 – 5:45*p.m. Marianne H Laura

4:45 – 5:45*p.m. Jack H Laura

4:45 – 5:45*p.m. Sydney H Natalie

5:45 – 6:45*p.m. Oliver R Rachel

5:45 – 6:45*p.m. Josh L Brooke

5:45 – 6:45*p.m. Eli L Brooke

6:45 – 7:45*p.m. Britain B Brooke

6:45 – 7:45*p.m. James T Janna

6:45 – 7:45*p.m. Braden B Brooke

Weds. 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. John C Monica

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Sam C Monica

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Leah H Russin

2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Madelyn A Rachel

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Ryland M Ronda

4:00 – 5:00*p.m. Max P Alex

4:00 – 5:00*p.m. Olivia P Alex

4:00 – 5:00*p.m. Luke C Taunalee

5:00 – 6:00*p.m. Will S Jamie

5:00 – 6:00*p.m Ivy S Jamie

5:00 – 6:00*p.m. Abbey K Lisa

6:00 – 7:00*p.m. Max M Analee

6:00 – 7:00*p.m. Grace M Analee

6:00 – 7:00*p.m. Noah C Valerie

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Jonah L Brooke

Thurs. 6:15 – 6:45 a.m. Hannah R Erin

6:45 – 7:15 a.m. Jacob R Erin

7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Drake H Rani

7:45 - 8:15 a.m. Claire H Rani

3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Genna W Angie

4:00 - 5:00*p.m. Maddie J Meri

4:00 - 5:00*p.m. Bailey G Jessica

4:00 - 5:00*p.m. Sam J Meri

5:00 - 6:00*p.m. Rylee R Hannah

5:00 - 6:00*p.m.. Hazel D Suzanne

5:00 - 6:00*p.m. Samuel S Sarah

6:00 - 7:00*p.m. Kade M Buffy

6:00 - 7:00*p.m. Ty M Buffy

6:00 - 7:00*p.m. Zack M Buffy

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Day Time Student’s Name Mom’s Name

Fri 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. Brighton A Lisa

7:45 - 8:15 a.m. Sydney R Rebekah

1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Isaac W Angie

1:45 - 2:15 p.m. Ryan N Adriana

2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Spencer R Rebekah

2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Willard R Rebekah

3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Stephen R Rebekah

3:45 - 4:45* p.m. Clea D Amy

3:45 - 4:45* p.m. Hannah W Melissa

3:45 - 4:45* p.m. Lola E Maegan

4:45 - 5:45*p.m. Kaitlyn T Kandi

4:45 - 5:45*p.m. Lucy C Valerie

4:45 - 5:45*p.m. Cameron T Kandi (*denotes a three student session aided by an assistant)

Group Classes 2016-2017

Group A-1 (school grades K-2)

1. Genevieve G 6. Kaitlyn T 11. Josh L

2. Miles R 7. Jack H 12. Braden B

3. James T 8. Clea D

4. Drake H 9. Leah H

5. Sam J 10. Ava A

Group A-2 (shool grades 2-3)

1. Caden A 7. Bailey G 13. Max M

2. Marianne H 8. Oliver R 14. Daxton G

3. Maisie B 9. Adam B

4. Susan L 10. Lola E

5. Ivy S 11. Zack M

6. Sam C 12. Hannah W

Group A-3 (school grade 4-5)

1. Madeline J 5. Siena A 9. Claire H 13. Jacob R

2. Sydney H 6. Ryan N 10. Abbey K

3. Evelyn M 7. Luke C 11. Lucy C

4. John C 8. Britain B 12. Hannah R

Group A-4 (Grades 5-6) 1. Chelsea A 5. Grace M 9. Cameron T 13. Eli L

2. Toby B 6. Arden L 10. Hazel D 14. Kayla N

3. Cayden P 7. Olivia P 11. Ty M 15. Eli L

4. Alexis B 8. Sydney R 12. Noah C

Group B (Grades 6- 7) 1. Genna W 5. Ryland M

2. Max P 6. Isabel A

3. Brighton A 7. Willard R

4. Kade M

Group C (Grades 8 -12)

1. Stephen R 5. Isaac W

2. Spencer R 6. Jonah L

3. Madelyn A 7. Nate M

4. Jessy A 8. Ally M

All Students should bring their binders and current recital music to these classes.

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Group Class Schedule (subject to change)

May Oct, Feb.

Group A-1 Tues. 4:45 – 6:00 Group A-1 Tues. 4:30 – 5:45

Group A-2 Wed. 4:30 – 5:45 Group A-2 Wed. 4:45 – 6:00

Group A-3 Mon. 4:00 – 5:15 Group A-3 Tues. 5:45 – 7:00

Group B Tues. 3:30 – 4:45 Group B Wed. 3:30 - 4:45

Group C Wed. 3:15 – 4:30 Group C Tues 3:15 - 4:30

Write your student(s) schedule here:

Student Name Day Time Month

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Helpful tips

I look forward to working with you and your student. Let’s make this a positive experience. Here are a

few helpful hints in succeeding with piano lessons:

---Be consistent in practicing 6 days a week (not just the night before the lesson) The

retention will be better with consistency.

---Provide a well-lit practice room that is free from noise and lots of clutter.

---Be a positive, but firm influence in your child’s life. Don’t nag about every wrong

note--that’s my job. Oftentimes, after a few days of practice, those wrong notes

correct themselves. Praise kids for everything--they need it!

---Offering simple rewards (for practicing, performing, etc) pays big dividends and

motivates!

---Please don’t write the names of notes the on the music. It takes much longer to learn them.

---Please read any notes I send home and make sure your student is practicing ALL

of his/her pieces (not just their favorite ones) Be sure to tell your student that

after they have practiced all of their assigned music, they are welcome to play

their favorite songs all night long if they want to!

---Please total up and record all practice time and initial it each week.

---Encourage students to sit up straight and not put their feet on the bench(or cross their legs)

---Fingers should always be curved (like you’re holding a grapefruit)

---If you have questions, concerns, problems--please call me--I can’t read your

mind!

---Encourage your child to perform often for family, friends, church, school, etc.

---Most children are not meant to be “concert pianists”, but will flourish on the

piano if they stick with it. It takes several years to become a good player. Parents

should not expect that their child can take piano lessons for 2 or 3 years and be a great

pianist. They need to know that this is a long-term commitment. I have taught

literally “hundreds” of students over the past 46 years. The ones who play well

are those who simply practiced consistently, attended lessons, recitals, & did their best.

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New Student Information

Full name:______________________________Nickname:_________________________________

Student’s birthday:_____________ Place where you were born?_____________________________

Student’s School:__________________________________________ Grade in School:__________

Student’s Hobbies:_________________________________________________________________

List Extracurricular Activities: _______________________________________________________

Why do you want to take lessons? _____________________________________________________

Do you want to learn a particular song?_________________________________________________

What piece(s) would you like to learn?_________________________________________________

Do you play another instrument? __________ Instrument:________________

Are you willing to practice 5 days a week?______________

What time of day will you practice most consistently?________________________________

Parent/Guardian Information

Names:____________________________Email:_________________________________________

Home Phone:_____________ Cell Phones: ___________________________May I text you?______

Names/ages of other siblings:_________________________________________________________

Who plays the piano in your family?____________________________________________________

Will you ensure that your child practices 5 days a week?______________

What kind of piano do you have?_____________ If it is acoustic, do you have a regular tuner?_____

Does your child have any learning challenges (ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Anxiety, etc.), or

difficulty focusing or paying attention that I need to know about?_________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Food Allergies (Gluten free diet, nuts, etc)?Please list:_____________________________________

What are your goals for your child?____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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Transfer Students

Full name:______________________________Nickname:_______________________

Student’s birthday:_____________ Place where you were born?___________________

Student’s School:________________________________ Grade in School:__________

Student’s Hobbies:_______________________________________________________

List Extracurricular Activities: _____________________________________________

__________________________________________

How many teachers have you had?________ How many year of lessons?___________

Do you play another instrument? __________ Instrument(s):_____________________

Do you participate in choir, band, orchestra privately or in your school?____________

Are you willing to practice 5 days a week?______________

What time of day will you practice most consistently?____________________________

What are some of your favorite pieces you have learned and could you play one for me?

Do you have any particular piece(s) you would like to learn?______________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Which of the following areas have you studied or participated in:

(if you are not sure, just put a question mark)

Theory___ Technique___ Rhythm/counting/metronome___ Ear Training___

Sight-Reading___ Fingering___ Memorizing___ Group Classes___ Recitals___

Duets___ Computer drills___ iPod listening(at lessons)___ iPad in class theory drills___

Have you ever participated in AIM or Federation?________

If so, what level did you complete?________

What is your goal as a pianist?_______________________________________________

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Parent/Guardian Information (Transfer Students)

Names:____________________________ _________________________________

Email:_____________________________ _________________________________

Home Phone:_____________ Cell Phones: ________________ _________________

May I text you?___

Names/ages of other siblings:_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

Who plays the piano in your family?_________________________________________

Will you ensure that your child practices 5 days a week?______________

What kind of piano do you have? (put a check by the applicable answer)

Small keyboard with no pedal (fewer than 66 keys)____

Large Keyboard with no pedal (66 keys)____

Electric Piano with pedal, 88 keys, touch sensitive, weighted keys (Clavinova,

Roland…)______

Acoustic Piano (such as Yamaha, Kohler and Campbell, Wurlitzer….any “real” pianos

either upright or grand)_____

Other:_________________________________________________________________

If your piano is an acoustic, do you have a regular tuner?___

Are you willing to tune/maintain your piano?____________

Does your child have any learning challenges (ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, anxiety,

etc.), or difficulty focusing or paying attention that I need to know about?___________

_____________________________________________________________________

Food Allergies (Gluten free diet, nuts, etc)?Please list:__________________________

What are your goals for your child?_________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________