Private Lessons

12/09/08

MEA Piano Studio offers private, one-on-one lessons to students wishing to have a more individualized approach to learning and individual attention. Students progress faster with private lessons but the expectations are also higher. My goal with every student is to give them the ability to read and understand and appreciate all music. Private lessons are best for students in any level of study, providing they can make the proper time commitment to practicing.

FACT: All private students have a chance to make their own c.d.'s. A recording session is scheduled for all students near the end of the year.

FACT: All private students must be able to commit to regular practice. In order to succeed, students must practice. Guidelines have been posted with each program, though parents should keep in mind that these are only guidelines. Beginning students will practice less than advanced students as will younger students, but all students should make an effort to practice daily.

FACT: Tuition for the Complete Musician and Honors Program includes the cost of required festivals and all music. There are no extra fees, parents do not have to purchase music, fill out applications for festivals, ect.

Primer Level

All beginning students start in this level. The Primer Level consists of eight units that must be completed. Upon completion, the student will be recommended to the Just For Fun program or the Complete Musician program.

Lessons are as follows

	One 30 minute lesson each week
	One 60 minute class every month

Just For Fun - Thirty Minute Lessons

Designed for students that want to play for fun, but don't necessarily want to perform. Fun and socializing with other pianists is the focus of this program. Students use a piano method that provides a logical and step-by-step process to learning the piano. Materials are presented gradually and gives the student enough time to understand a concept before moving on.

FACT: No long-term commitment.

In this program, students

	Participate in the Spring Studio Recital (just for my students and their families.)
	Play duets and trios
	Learn to read music and understand theory.

Practice Requirements

Are according to the student's age. Ex. A five year old student would practice a minimum of five minutes per day while an eleven year old would practice a minimum of eleven minutes per day.

Lessons are as follows

	One 30 minute lesson each week
	One 60 minute class every month

Admission

Students must complete the Primer Level.

Complete Musician Program - 45 Minute Lessons

Designed for students that want to take lessons more seriously, as part of their education. Exploring music is the focus of this program. Students will learn chords, theory, improvisation along with music history and appreciation. Students will play a variety of genres and styles. Lessons will be tailored to each student, but on the whole students are given the tools to succeed in any area whether college, as a part of a band, or just for fun.

In this program, students

	participate in the Spring Festivals
	participate in the Spring Studio Recital.
	learn duets and trios

Lessons are as follows

	One 45 minute lesson each week
	One 60 minute class every month

Practice Requirements

varies greatly depending on age and level, but generally 30 minutes or more, six days a week.

Admission

Students must complete the primer level.

Honors Program - 60 Minute Lessons

Designed for focused students that are very serious about learning the piano. This program is very performance oriented with students participating in several festivals through out the year. Students explore different areas of music, learn theory and music appreciation. Students work on developing a repertoire of classical and contemporary composers.

In this program, students

	participate in the Spring Festival
	participate in the Composer's Competition
	participate in the Guild Audition
	participate in the Spring Studio Recital
	Prepare and perform in a repertoire recital
	learn to play the recorder as well as basic singing skills.
	are required to attend three approved performances over the course of the year.

Lessons are as follows

	One 60 minute lesson each week
	One 60 minute class every month

Practice Requirements

varies depending on age and level, but generally 45 minutes or more, six days a week.

Admission:

	Completion of Preparatory B (see curriculum chart below)
	A tuned, well-cared for acoustic piano with working keys and pedals. (Students should buy or rent the best piano they can afford.)
	Full-year commitment
	All students begin in the preparatory levels, no matter their experience.

Curriculum Chart

PRIMER LEVEL

	All beginning students are automatically placed in this level
	Lessons are thirty minutes each week
	Students will learn basic rhythms, chords, keyboard geography and music history.
	Upon completion of the primer level the instructor will recommend either the Complete Musician or the Just For Fun program

Just For Fun

Complete Musician

Honors Program

Primer B (if necessary)

Preparatory A
Entrance based on instructor recommendation

n\a

Level 1

Preparatory B
Upon completion, the student may transfer to the Honors

n\a

Level 2

Elementary A

Primary
Entrance based on instructor recommendation

Level 3

Elementary B

Elementary

Level 4

Intermediate A

Intermediate

Level 5

Intermediate B

Late Intermediate

Level 6

Advanced A

Advanced

Level 7
Upon completion, the student may transfer to the Honors or Complete Musician Program

Advanced B

Late Advanced

Musically Advanced

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