I hope students are enjoying their first days of the new school year. I'm trying to convince myself it is indeed fall with these 95 degree days!
I hope students are looking forward to continuing their music education. Piano begins after Labor Day on Tuesday Sept. 3rd. You should have received our Calendar and Tuition Statement in Aug. If you missed it, let me know and I'll re-send.
Your first Tuition and Fees are due your first lesson back. Please pay the amount listed on your statement. In Sept. and Jan. there are Music and Material Fees in addition to Tuition.
While I tried to produce a calendar with all dates listed correctly, I see I've made an error in November. I will email a revised calendar. Note the red "revised" in the left corner. Basically, I'm deleting a lesson in Nov. and adding it on in April or May. Please make this adjustment now to avoid later confusion. Sorry about my mess-up.
Here's a list of what students needs to prepare to be organized for their first day.
1. Remove old piano things from piano bag or back pack and white binder pockets. Old white binder music and fun sheets can be removed too with the exception of any 5 Finger Patterns and One or Two Octave Scale Sheets. These need to remain. New beginners should leave everything in their white binder except miscellaneous flashcards, games.
2. Find your Music Clips. These are your assignment markers. I am not giving out new ones this year. If they've disappeared, you'll need to provide your own bookmarks to help you stay organized.
3. I'll need to see your completed Bubble Gum Practice Chart to receive your surprise. If you completed it over the summer, it's here, displayed on my piano board. Congratulations to all the great practicers!!!!
4. Bring your summer "Notes to Self" notepad. If you've lost it, bring a notepad to be used just for piano. New beginners don't need this.
5. Bring last year's Practice Calendars, small pocket-size. We'll finish these up in Dec. If you've lost yours, bring a calendar to keep track of your practicing. Does not apply to new beginners.
6. Bring ALL books you think you'll need including summer books, Dozen A Day, Pianimals, Piano Adventures etc. If in doubt, bring it!
7. If you have any questions, please email before your first day!
Can't wait to see you!
NEWS!!!
Former student Mandy Ferrarini has released a CD! Check it out at www.mandyfer.com. CONGRATULATIONS MANDY!
Stuart Babcock is loving studying Music Theory at Northwestern University. Look where 11 years of piano lessons and being an excellent academic student took Stu!
