This is a GREAT question! First of all, I LOVE when students approach lessons with a specific goal - whether that's a particular song you want to learn to play, an audition you have coming up, a surprise serenade for…
Read moreJan 30, 2024
Why take music lessons instead of watching YouTube tutorials?
This is a GREAT question! There are SO MANY options out there for learning music these days - it's actually a wonderful time to learn music because of how many pathways there are!
First, I will say it truly depends…
Read moreFeb 21, 2023
FAQ: I'm a TOTAL beginner! Do you REALLY focus on beginner students?
As more adults express a new interest in learning music in recent years, I've gotten this question pretty often, and it's one of my favorites to answer! I do indeed focus almost completely on teaching beginning students - and I…
Read moreMay 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 permanently shifted to an exclusively online model, for a variety of reasons I'll share below. There may be…
Read moreApr 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…
Read moreFeb 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…
Read moreFeb 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…
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…
Read moreNov 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…
Read moreJul 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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