• The School Term begins September 1st and continues through the month of May.  
• The Summer Term starts the 1st week of June until mid August and is charged monthly, based on how many lessons were taken.

Summer term is an integral part of my teaching program, providing some of the most productive and delightful musical encounters of the entire year. Without the pressures of school, the students are able to accomplish significant growth that paves the way for advancement throughout the year. Scheduling is also facilitated, allowing us to work out a piano lesson schedule that takes into account family vacations or camp dates. 

The summer term holds your spot in the studio for fall.

This is, without a doubt, THE MOST IMPORTANT thing your child MUST do in order to learn to play the piano. THEY MUST PLAY THE PIANO...daily, preferably, or at least 5 times a week. To build muscle strength and coordination, to be confident in sight reading music and to successfully accomplish their repertoire, they must practice regularly... even if some days it is only for 10 minutes!

• Make a practice schedule. Sit down with your child and make a daily practice schedule. Write down specific times for each day's session. Post the schedule!
• Supervise the practice. Parents should read the practice assignment each week. If you don't understand what is expected, ask your child to explain it to you. If he or she doesn't understand it, call me.
• Set a clock for practice time. Beginners should usually plan to practice 15 minutes a day. Advanced Elementary and Intermediate students should plan on 20-30 minutes a day.  Advanced Students should expand this schedule in proportion to the repertoire! You can divide the practice into 2 times a day, if helpful.