Pioneer Shopper Ad Information

For those that are visiting due to the ad in the Pioneer Shopper this November I thought I would post my general information again for you.

My name is Angie. I have been teaching piano lessons for 20 years now and love seeing students progress. I teach in my home in the Red Cliffs area. Lessons are once per week for 30 minutes. I currently have expanded my teaching hours and have some extra time slots available.

The fee for lessons is $65 per month. This is a flat rate. Make up lessons are available once per month on a specific day during specific hours. In the event that a student misses a lesson I will let you know when the make up day is and you can tell me if you are interested in a make up lesson.

The books I use are the Bastien Piano Basics. For most children that are just beginning you will need all the books in the Primer level. There is a link below in another post where you can purchase the books or they are available locally at Music Affiliates. You will also need a set of the flashcards that are listed below. The cost for these books and flashcards is minimal.

I start children around the ages of 7 or 8. They need to be able to read well. I will not, under any circumstances, take younger children.

For adults that are just beginning I suggest:
For more information on scheduling or beginning lessons please e-mail me at: pianoteacher2008@gmail.com. I am not posting my personal information like last name and phone number on this blog for privacy reasons. Please e-mail me for more information and I will get back to you very quickly. Thanks!

Here are the links for the books that a beginning child will need. If your child or you are at another level we can discuss what books you will need.

Flashcards

All beginning students need flashcards as soon as the Bastien books start introducing notes on the staff lines. Flashcards work miracles to help children learn what a note is without having to find it on the keyboard. After much practice a person will just know them like they know their ABC's for school. The flashcards that I recommend are:

Bastien Piano Basics

I require my students to use the Bastien Piano Basics books. I do like the students to have each book in the set (there are four or five in each color/level). Pink is the beginner level.

Holiday Music

I am going to put a few links to holiday music that students may want to use for their "fun stuff" this month.

Lesson Basics

Right now I am charging $65 per month for a 30 minute lesson once per week. This rate is flat (unless otherwise noted). If you miss a lesson I offer make up lessons once per month. You can call me or e-mail regarding more details about missed lessons.

I currently start students as soon as they can read quite well. Generally by second grade a child is ready. I also teach adults. Beginners to intermediate students are welcome.

Regarding recitals: I currently have no plans to hold recitals. If and when I decide to do a recital my students/parents will be the first to know. My personal thought is that while it is good for children to be comfortable playing for other people, not all children thrive under the pressure of performance.

For the remainder of 2008 I will not be teaching on the following dates:
November 27 - 30th
December 24 - 31st
For January 2009 I will not be teaching on the 1st. I will post more dates as we get closer to January.

Welcome!

I just started this blog to keep parents and students up to date on piano lesson information. I hope to provide you with calendar items and helpful learning tips. Please check here often for information!