Course of study for private lessons:
- Enrolled students will learn at least 2 repertoire pieces per semester, and are expected to perform one memorized piece in a recital at the end of each semester (excluding summer terms).
- Alongside repertoire study, instructors will incorporate technical studies, sight-reading exercises, keyboard skills, and theory as they see appropriate, for the purpose of developing well-rounded musicians.
- Practice:Outside of lessons, students should practice daily in order to make sufficient progress. If daily practice is not possible, students should practice at least 4 days a week. Please consult with your child’s instructor about the recommended length of time for each practice session, as it may vary depending on the student’s age and what repertoire/assignments they are currently working on.
Cancellation and makeup lesson policy
Updated 4/1/2024
- If a student wishes to cancel/reschedule a lesson due to travel, school events, schedule conflicts, and other non-emergent or non-health-related reasons, this must be communicated to the instructor at least 24 hours in advance so that arrangements for a makeup lesson can be made. No-shows and requests made less than 24 hours in advance will not be eligible for a makeup lesson, and that lesson will be forfeited without refund.
- Lessons continue to take place during 3-day weekends. If a student must be out of town during a 3-day weekend, and will miss their regularly scheduled lesson, this must be communicated to the instructor at least 24 hours in advance.
- If your child is ill, please communicate with your instructor as soon as possible (more than 24 hours in advance is preferable, but not required) to arrange for an online lesson or a rescheduled lesson.
- If a student arrives early to their lesson, the instructor is not obligated to start the lesson earlier than the originally planned lesson start time. If a student arrives late to their lesson, the lesson time missed will be forfeited without refund. The instructor is not obligated to make up the missed time by going past the originally planned lesson end time.
- Students must be picked up on time after their lesson, to prevent interference with instructor schedules and other students’ lessons. Parents who pick up their child late multiple times in a semester will be asked to find a more suitable regular lesson time, even if that necessitates switching instructors.
- Makeup lessons due to student cancellation and/or rescheduling are limited to 2 per semester. (If a student finds themselves having to reschedule often, it is advisable to find another, more stable lesson time.) Occasional exceptions may be made at the instructor’s discretion.
- It is not guaranteed that makeup lessons will be taught by the primary instructor; if student and instructor are unable to find a mutually agreeable time for a makeup lesson, the makeup may be taught by a substitute instructor.
In cases of extended absence due to illness/injury where make-ups are not feasible, contact the Director. For more details on Young Pianists policies, click here for the Program Handbook.