piano lessons for all ages
Piano Lesson & Studio Policy
NOW OFFER Individual Lesson and Partner Lesson
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Individual Lesson: One on One instruction with technique, material, repertoire designed for each individual student according to their needs and interests.
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Partner Lesson: Two students have lesson at the same time. Mostly parent (grandparent) & child, friends, siblings, husband & wife. The benefits of Partner Lesson is that you build up music fundamentals and relationship together. Be able to get collaborative experience and play duet songs more often.
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Tuition
Tuition includes instruction fee, an individualized plan for each student's course of study, recital/exam/competition registration handling , repertoire preparation, sheet music lending, and performance opportunities at Edina Senior Center and nearby community senior living hosted by June Chang Piano. You are responsible to purchase the lesson materials.
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Tuition is due by the first week of each 9-week term (see studio calendar) and there will be four terms during the school year. No refund for the lesson you missed.
Summer lessons will be more flexible. Due to the intensive nature of piano lessons, students are strongly encouraged to enroll at least FOUR piano lessons during the summer term to keep consistent learning and hold your spot in the studio.
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Lesson Procedure
On time arrival and departure are expected. If you are late for your lesson, you will lose that time as the next lesson will begin on time.
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Reschedule and makeup Policy
Please notify me 24 hour in advance (except emergency) if you are going to miss the lesson. You will then be given the opportunity to be rescheduled during the same week upon teacher’s availability (not guaranteed). If the lesson you missed cannot be rescheduled during the same week, it will be considered as a makeup, and that is allowed twice a year on mutual agreed time.
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Piano
You will need an 88 key acoustic / digital piano in good condition (all keys equal, pedals working) to practice on. for late intermediate to advanced level students, a grand piano is recommended because responsiveness of the keys and pedals work differently. The better piano you have, the earlier you can start develop wide arrays of dynamics and tone qualities.
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Practice
Your goal and the desired practice time will be discussed in lessons with your teacher.
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In Short, daily practice sessions are more effective than one or two long sessions per week. The best time for students to practice is right after their weekly lesson, to solidify what they have just learned. Research has shown that retention of new knowledge drops to 60% after just 24 hours. It’s not a good idea to wait until the end of the week, then “cram” practice right before the next lesson!
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Parental involvement in home practice is crucial for children's success. Please help your child/children establish and stick to a practice routine, and see that practice time is free of distractions.
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Performance
All the students are encouraged and will be given equal opportunity to perform at recitals, take exams or participate in contests. Remember setting a goal is to play your best, not just to compete and compare.
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Location
All the lessons are currently taking place at my studio in Edina, please contact me for more information and a free trial lesson.
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