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  <div class="message"><p>I'm glad you asked! I incorporate a variety of teaching methods into my curriculum, and often combine more than one in lessons. Learning music isn't a "one size fits all" journey, and I strive to utilize the best materials for each individual student along every step of their journey.</p><p>With that said, there are a few different method books I've used with much success over the years, so here's a quick roundup of some of my most frequently-used books!</p><p>Full disclosure on affiliate links: if you purchase your…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6633731/faq-what-methods-do-you-use-to-teach">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>The title says it all, and I'm overdue to address this question - it's SO important to my teaching philosophy, and I'm happy to discuss in-depth.</p>
<p>My goal as a teacher is to impart a sense of excitement and understanding of music to all my students. My goal as a teacher is NOT - and never has been - perfection. As my favorite fitness instructor says, "there's no such thing as perfection." When it comes to music - especially with younger students - an emphasis on perfection can lead to lost interest…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6633784/faq-my-child-didn-t-play-that-piece-perfectly-why-did-you-let-it-slide">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>When we're making music in person, it's usually pretty straightforward at the start of the month when we figure out together how many lessons to plan for and what the tuition will be for the month. I leave that first lesson with a check or Venmo payment at the time of the lesson, and keep track in case of any unexpected absences.</p>
<p>Online lessons still operate under the monthly tuition model, meaning payment is due at or prior to the first lesson of the month. Since I don't interact with parents as much with…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6502815/updated-tuition-payment-policies-for-online-lessons-2021">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I've transitioned entirely to online lessons this year, and overall it's worked out great - students are still learning and building skills, and we're using technology to stay connected.</p>
<p>Teaching online is a little different since I'm not there in person. One aspect of lessons I miss the most is playing together when a student learns a new piece - we learn it one hand at a time, and then I play one hand while the student plays the other, so they can hear it in real-time before playing it hands together…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6502799/faq-but-i-don-t-want-to-play-piano-today-online-edition">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>One positive that's come out of this year is many students of all ages are finding the time to learn music - and since I'm not traveling between students, I actually have more students now than I did in-person!&nbsp;</p>
<p>With the increase of potential students, and considering how online lessons work for students of different ages and abilities, I've got some updates to the "can you teach this" question.</p>
<p><strong>I DO teach the following (online):</strong></p>
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  <div class="message"><p>Hello current and prospective students!</p>
<p>I was talking with my husband this week about how happy I am teaching - how genuinely excited I get each time students learn a new concept - and how thankful I am to be able to continue teaching in this new normal. I'm glad technology and the weather have cooperated this summer, and as summer winds down I've been thinking about how lessons will look going forward.</p>
<h4>Piano&nbsp;</h4>
<p>I've made the difficult decision to continue to offer all piano lessons <strong>online</strong> <strong>only</strong> for the time…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6409741/music-lessons-for-fall-2020">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>Vermont is now under a "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order due to COVID19. This minimizes all non-essential activities outside the home, and music lessons are not considered essential. Although I teach in my students' homes, for now it is my responsibility to stay home and transition all lessons to virtual/online lessons to help keep us all safe and healthy.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>What this means for current students</h4>
<p>All current students wishing to continue with lessons during this time of transition are encouraged to do so! We can…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6261383/covid19-studio-policy-updates">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I currently operate with a mobile teaching studio - this means I come to you and teach music lessons in your home. This also means I don't have a studio for you to come to at this time. Over the years I've taught in a variety of settings for various reasons, and there's sometimes a stigma attached to traveling teachers, so today's post is to shed some light on the different approaches to teaching location.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Teaching in Commercial Studios/Music Schools</h4>
<p>I've taught lessons in rented office/studio spaces and…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6058305/faq-can-we-come-to-your-studio">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I LOVE music, and I love sharing my love of music with others. I say nearly every day I have the best job in the world! Helping inspire others to learn and grow musically is amazing. Here are some factors to consider if you're deciding whether private music lessons are the next step in your musical journey:</p>
<h4>Reason for Taking Lessons</h4>
<p>Many people reach out to me because they also love music and want to understand it better. This is a great reason to learn music, and when the desire to understand is deep…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6050677/are-private-music-lessons-right-for-me-my-kids">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I love living in a small community - knowing someone else can check on our cats or let us borrow a ladder without a second thought is great! One of the downfalls of living in a small community can be limited resources.Usually we get creative and use what we have which is great! However, trying to "use what we have" when it comes to music lessons may not be the best choice.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I've recently been asked if I could offer lessons on instruments as varied as violin/fiddle, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and even…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/blog-faq/blog/6039816/faq-can-you-teach-this-instrument">Read more</a></span></div>
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