Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much do lessons cost?
A: $60 per month for weekly half-hour
lessons.
Q: How old does a child need to be to take piano
lessons?
A: Children as young as 4 may be
ready for lessons. It depends upon each child’s maturity, coordination,
attention span and reading skills.
Q: How old does a child need to be to take singing
lessons?
A: Children as young as 9 may take
voice lessons, with care taken to preserve the health of young voices
and allow them to develop naturally.
Q: What if I’m an adult and have never sung or played
piano?
A: It’s never too late! Come and give
it a try.
Q: I’ve been told I can’t match pitch? Can you help
me?
A: Probably. Almost anyone can learn
to sing and to match pitch. I have had great success with people who
were told they were “tone deaf.”
Q: Can I take voice and piano lessons?
A: Yes, but you need to take a half
hour of each per week. There’s not enough time in 30 minutes to do both.
There is a discount when you take double lessons.
Q: How much practice time is required?
A: At least 5 days per week. 15 to 20
minutes per day for young beginners; 30 minutes or more per day for more
advanced students.
Q: Do you do recitals?
A: Yes. There’s a
mini-recital/holiday party in December or January each year as well as a
more formal recital in the spring. Participation is encouraged but not
mandatory.
Q: Can parents sit in at lessons?
A: Parents are always welcome to stay
for lessons; however, some students are more comfortable without mom or
dad in the room.