Different things work for different students, but typically, with younger students, we will start with the basics and teach one to two new concepts per lesson and assign a few pieces to put those concepts into practice for during the week.

For older students, or for younger students who have managed to grasp the basic concepts well, we then dive a little further into technique and theory in addition to their weekly repertoire.

Students will usually be assigned technique, repertoire, and a listening assignment or an ear training assignment for the week.

Depending on your goals, the type of music that will be assigned to you will be different. If you are completely new to music, you will most likely be working on familiar and easy tunes to grasp the beginning concepts. If you are already familiar with reading music but have particular goals in mind, then we will gear your repertoire to your preferences.

And if you plan on competing or testing through the ABRSM or any other music examinations, then we will work you through your exam pieces as well as pieces that will quickly challenge and push you to the next level throughout the academic year.

While everyone is busy, it would be difficult to progress much without practice outside of the weekly session at the studio. Even just 10 minutes a couple times a week is better than nothing at all. It is also better to space out your practicing rather than cramming in all the practice the day before your lesson.

For younger students, 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 3 times a week would probably be ideal. As they progress to more challenging and lengthy pieces, 20 to 30 minutes would likely be more appropriate. And for advanced students or students preparing for an exam, 30 minutes to an hour daily would preferable.

Children as young as 3 or 4 are perfectly well suited for music lessons. As long as they are interested and able to sit and listen, they are welcome and encouraged to discover the joy of making music. Parents are advised to sit in and participate in lessons with children younger than 5.

For single drop in lessons, if canceled within before 48 hours, you are eligible for a full refund. If canceled within 48 hours prior, lessons can be rescheduled. And if canceled within 24 hours of the lesson, then the lesson is forfeit.

For weekly subscription lessons, if canceled before 12 hours prior you are credited with a makeup credit available to be rescheduled anytime within the next three months. If canceled after the 12 hour prior, then the lesson is forfeit.

For drop in lessons, if the instructor cancels, you are eligible for a refund or rescheduling. For weekly subscription lessons, if the instructor cancels, you are issued a makeup credit set to expire in 6 months.

You are welcome to pause your subscription at any time. However, with the exception of a Summer Hold, your day and time slot will not be held for you. Otherwise you can also keep your subscription and get a credit for all the missed lessons and make them up when you return.

For anyone on a subscription plan, during the months of June, July, and August, you have the ability to pause your subscription and hold your spot for one month.

Subscriptions include weekly lessons at a slightly discounted rateat the same time and day of the week. Subscriptions offer the convenience of the same bill every month regardless of whether there are 4 or 5 lesson days in the month.

Cancelled lessons can be banked and rescheduled for any time within the next 6 months.