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May 5 2022

FAQ: Can we have in-person lessons again?

I've been getting this question more recently as everyone is excited to move into a post-pandemic world. However, my teaching studio has moved to an exclusively online model, for a variety of reasons I'll share below. There may be occasional…

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Apr 13 2022

What does tuition cover? Are there any other costs we should know about?

I'm glad you asked! Every studio and teacher has different policies, and it's important to know what to expect when you're investing in music lessons. 

I review what's INCLUDED in tuition costs on my Tuition page - here's a…

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Feb 23 2022

What do I need to take online music lessons?

Students often ask what they need to get started with online lessons, so here's a quick rundown of the basics!

Computer (or other device with camera)

A computer works best here as you can adjust sound settings on Zoom to…

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Feb 16 2022

FAQ: What's the yearly schedule? Do you teach during summer or school breaks?

I get this question a LOT, so let's jump in!

The Basics
  • I take off the week between Christmas and New Years.
  • I do teach throughout the summer, as long as I'm home! Lessons are available year-round.
  • I usually teach…
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Nov 18 2021

UPDATED: Optimal Zoom Settings for Online Music Lessons

Zoom recently made some audio updates that have made lessons challenging! Here's an update on ideal Zoom settings:

As many of us have discovered, Zoom wasn't designed with music in mind. In fact, Zoom's default settings tend to distort or…

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Nov 3 2021

What's the deal with affiliate links?

As you have may have noticed, I have "affiliate link" noted on my site when I mention method books I use. As an independent musician and music teacher, I'm part of the Amazon Associates program, where I can earn a…

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Jul 29 2021

Online Lessons

Technology has allowed me to continue teaching students when geography or health made it impossible, and it's also enabled me to share my love of music with students I otherwise would never have met. I'm happy to use technology to…

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May 18 2021

FAQ: What methods do you use to teach?

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…

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May 4 2021

FAQ: My child didn't play that piece perfectly - why did you let it slide?

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.

My goal as a teacher is to impart a sense of excitement and understanding…

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Dec 18 2020

Updated Tuition Payment Policies for Online Lessons - 2021

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…

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Dec 16 2020

FAQ: But I don't WANT to play piano today, online edition

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.

Teaching online is a little different since I'm not there in…

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Nov 13 2020

Can you teach this instrument: Online edition

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! 

With…

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