Studio Policies 2022-2023
Lessons
In-Person Lessons
Online (zoom) Lessons
Students
- MASKS: Currently the studio is requiring vaccination to remove masks. We also support any individual’s continued use of masks regardless of vaccination status, and encourage use by anyone who feels vulnerable. For voice students, if you desire, you may remove the masks while you sing with social distancing.
- I ask that students stay home if feeling sick or experiencing COVID-like symptoms.
- All students are required to wash their hands with soap and water and/or use hand sanitizer provided by the studio before lessons.
- Students should remove and leave shoes at the front. I recommend wearing socks.
- Students are expected to arrive for lessons on time with all their materials and music.
- Parents may drop-off/pick-up only. Family members are not permitted inside the studio.
- For legal and safety reasons, parents must drop off and pick up children within 5 minutes of lesson start and end times.
Online (zoom) Lessons
Students
- ONLINE lessons will take place via Zoom. Students should have a camera/device set up prior to the scheduled lesson time.
- Need an extra camera/device (cellphone, iPad or PC) during the online lesson. Students will play with the Piano Adventures Player Mobile App/sing with my YouTube videos during the lesson.
Piano (piano students)
- An acoustic PIANO in the best possible condition, tuned yearly, is required.
- An acoustic piano is absolutely required for student who plan to audition at the school of the arts.
- Electric pianos are acceptable provided they come equipped with 88 weighted keys and sustained 3 pedals. I don’t recommend a portable digital keyboard. I am available to assist you to locate a suitable piano.
Grand Piano
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Upright Piano
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Electric/Digital Piano
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Portable
Electric/digital Keyboard
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Materials Needed
- Three Ring Folder (piano, voice students)
- Metronome (piano students): You may purchase or download a free metronome app.
- CD Player/Tablet or Apple Device (beginner piano students)
Practice
Set aside a regular practice time each day to develop self-discipline and good practice habits (this can be done all at once or divided into two or more daily sessions). Young children will need DAILY help from parents.
Recommended Practice Guidelines:
piano students
Recommended Practice Guidelines:
piano students
- Young Beginner – Book A, B (15+ minutes a day, 5+ days per week)
- Beginner – Book C/Primer Level (30+ minutes a day, 5+ days per week)
- Later Beginner – Level 1, 2 (45+ minutes – 6+ days per week)
- Beginner Intermediates – Level 3, 4 (60+ minutes, 6+ days per week)
- Intermediate – Sonatina, Bach Invention Level (120+ minutes, everyday)
- Advanced – Sonata, Bach Prelude & Fugue Level (240+ minutes, everyday)
- Age under 10 years (10+ minutes a day, 3+ days per week)
- Age 10-13 years (30+ minutes a day, 4+ days per week)
- Age 14-18 years (60+ minutes a day, 6+ days per week)
- Adult - Beginners (30+ minutes a day, 4+ days per week)
Video/Photo Release
- I film each student’s lesson and send the video link the same lesson day or next morning. Students and parents can watch to review lesson & progress.
- I create practice lessons videos (piano tutorials, vocal accompaniment) for each student. The video is available on each student's playlist of my YouTube channel (un-listed). It is the parent’s responsibility to show these to the student.
- Photographs/videos may be used by Nana’s Voice & Piano Studio website or other social medias.
Communication
Parents and students are strongly encouraged to communicate via text/email regarding assignment clarification, practice, or other questions.
Follow the studio’s social media to see occasional announcements, highlights of student's success and more.
Follow the studio’s social media to see occasional announcements, highlights of student's success and more.
- Facebook page @nanasvoiceandpianostudio
- Instagram @nanas_voicepiano_studio
Performances Opportunities
- Studio recitals are presented at least twice a year. Students are expected to participate in these recitals. (Adult students are optional) The dress for all recitals is formal, party dress.
- Young Artist Students will participate in Palm Beach County Music Teachers Associate and Music Teacher National Association performances & competitions and any other events. In addition, encouraged to take other competitions and auditions.
Payments:
- No registration, annual fee
- Monthly payments are due at the first lesson of each month.
- I accept cash, online payment Zelle. If you use online payment, payment is needed before the lesson starts.
- A $20 late fee is assessed for each late payment.
- Weekly Lessons: Flat-Monthly Payment. (You pay for 4 appointments per month, when your lesson occurs on a month where are 5 weeks on that day, either skip one lesson or receive one free lesson.)
- Lesson schedules may change during the summer break. (June-August)
Cancellation:
- 24-hours cancellation notice is required to schedule a make-up lesson based upon mutual availability.
- I do not offer refunds or credits on missed lessons for any reason. Make up lessons are available.
- No more than 2 make up lessons per month are allowed, but make-up credit will expire after 30 days.
- If I am sick or have a conflict with a scheduled lesson, you will be offered appropriate option to make up for the missed lessons.
- A 30 day advanced notice is required if you wish to discontinue lessons. If you do not give 30-day notice, you are expected to pay for the following month.
Dismissal Policy:
Nana's Voice & Piano Studio reserves the right to dismiss any student who continually is unprepared for the weekly lesson, or other difficult conditions, including but not limited to:
- Failure to pay tuition on time
- Persistent unexcused absences
- Uncooperative attitude from either student or parent/legal guardian
- Failure to follow practice as instructed + lack of progress + unfulfilled requirements
- Not bringing books & materials