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Gail Dunning Piano Studio
2010-2011 Policy
Calendar_______________________________________
Students are scheduled for 32 private lessons during the school year and 6 summer lessons.
Five of these lessons will be group lessons.
Learning Center_______________________________________
Learning Center is required for all students through grade 12.
Students stay an additional 30 minutes following their private lesson.
Activities include computer, keyboard, listening, reading, & videos.
Group Lessons___________________________________
Five Group lessons a year will take place of private lessons for those weeks.
Activities include performance, music history & theory learning games.
Missed Lessons__________________________________
The lesson time is reserved exclusively for each student.
Lessons missed by students cannot be made up or credited.
Lesson Exchanging________________________________
Lessons may be traded so students do not have to miss due to personal conflicts.
Call to obtain phone numbers of those who may be able to switch lessons times with you.
Terminating Lessons______________________________
Students who enroll are making a commitment for the entire year.
If an exception to this policy is necessary, a one month notice is required.
Recitals & Performances____________________________
Students are expected to participate in studio recitals and performances at group.
Outside performances by the student should be discussed with the teacher.
Music_______________________________________
Students purchase music and materials at the teacher's recommendation.
Students are expected to buy original publisher's copies of the music.
On occasion the teacher may purchase music for the student and charge on the monthly statement.
It is sometimes necessary to buy a book for a single piece that is not published separately.
Practice Time__________________________________
In order to progress satisfactorily, daily practice is necessary.
Assignments and practice are expected to have the same priority as school homework.
Ironically…the more a student practices the more they enjoy the piano!
Recommended Practice _________________________
Grades 1-3.........................30 minutes daily
Grades 4-6....................40-45 minutes daily
Grades 7-9....................45-60 minutes daily
Grades 10-12................60 minutes or more |
Studio Policy _________________________
These policies are in accord with recommended professional policies of Music Teachers National Association, Nebraska Music Teachers Association and Omaha Music Teachers Association.
Tuition fees take into consideration that teachers provide all their own insurance,
retirement, social security, self-employment tax and continuing education costs
as well as bearing the expense of maintaining studios, libraries and other equipment.
Teachers spend at least as much time in planning, study, scheduling, phone calls and bookkeeping as in the actual lesson time.
Goals_________________________
Teaching is my profession, my business and my art. These policies are designed to give me the time and financial security to devote most of my energy to being the finest teacher I can be.
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