Private Piano Lessons
Why Take Piano Lessons?
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Listening skills
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Creativity
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Reading
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Self-esteem
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Lifelong outlet
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Joy
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Routine
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Discipline
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Organization
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Neural plasticity
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Memory
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Mathematics
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Linguistics
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Concentration
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Patience
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Motor skills
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Cultural knowledge
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Stress-reduction
Who Can Take Lessons?
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Preschoolers - ages 4+
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Kids
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Adults
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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Residents of Louisville
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Residents of Lafayette
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Virtual Lesson-seekers
What Will Students Learn?
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Musical notation
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Sight-reading
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Composition
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Technique
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Ear-training
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Music history
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Music theory
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Variety of repertoire
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Rhythm
Why Choose Haley?
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20+ years piano-playing experience
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10+ years teaching experience
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Well-versed in many styles of music
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Multi MAMTG Competitor & Winner
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B.M. NYU and M.A. TC Columbia
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Promotes successful student-teacher relationships
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Develops the mind-body connection
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Creates effective practice habits
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Uses games, worksheets, and other fun activities to keep lessons
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Encourages students to choose unique supplemental repertoire
Ready to Get Started?
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Send a message through the Contact form
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Please include your town, desired lesson length, and scheduling availability
Lesson Policy
Teacher Responsibilities:
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I will provide Students with weekly music lessons, which include personalized curriculum for each Student. Games, repertoire, worksheets, activities, study materials, and teaching props are regularly included in lesson plans.
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I will offer at least one recital opportunity per school year.
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I do my absolute best to be on time for lessons in your home, but please allow for a 10-minute grace period.
Student Responsibilities:
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Practice! Ideally students will practice at least 5 days of the week. If practice is difficult, begin with just 1 or 2 days per week, and slowly build up to 5-7.
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For younger students, parental involvement is crucial. Parents must provide practice support and encouragement!
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Keep me informed of your lesson goals and practice progress. Allow me to work with you to construct the most successful outcome possible for the student. This might mean choosing a set amount of practice time or materials, initiating a practice incentive or practice chart, fostering a positive practice environment, creating a practice routine or ritual, etc. It might take time to form constructive practice habits.
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Parents must provide the instrument (88 weighted keys) and instrument accessories (pedal, suitable bench, footstool, sheet music/lesson books, and supplementary workbooks).
Tuition:
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Monthly tuition is based on 34 lessons across September 6th, 2021 - May 27th, 2022
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These 34 weeks account for no scheduled lessons during November 22nd-27th, December 20th-January 2nd, and March 21st-26th. These dates are chosen from the BVSD calendar.
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Monthly tuition remains the same September-May, whether there are 3, 4, or 5 weeks of lessons in the month.
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Lessons In Your Home:
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30 minute weekly lessons: $155/month
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45 minute weekly lessons: $215/month
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60 minute weekly lessons: $255/month
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Online Lessons:
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30 minute weekly lessons: $150/month
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45 minute weekly lessons: $210/month
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60 minute weekly lessons: $250/month
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A-la-Carte Lessons (adults only)
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30 minute lessons: $40/lesson
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45 minute lessons: $52/lesson
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60 minute lessons: $65/lesson
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There are no sibling discounts, as each student receives individual attention, preparation, and materials.
Monthly tuition is due on the 15th of the month for the upcoming month. Ex. – Tuition for the month of October is due on September 15th.
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Tuition is accepted via Check, Cash, Zelle, or CashApp.
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Option to pay tuition by the semester (September-December, January-May) with check.
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Tuition covers teaching time during your specific time-slot, as well as a wide variety of additional expenses, including but not limited to: Individualized lesson preparation, travel time, gas, insurance, recitals, continuing education, website, marketing, media, etc.
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Tuition does not include books, sheet music, instrument, or instrument accessories.
Cancelations/Rescheduling:
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Tuition reserves your scheduled time-slot, and students are expected to uphold this time-slot. This time-slot is viewed as ongoing until the end of the academic year. Tuition does not reserve any amount of time other than your scheduled time.
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If a student misses/cancels their scheduled time slot:
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A virtual lesson can take place, ideally at your normal scheduled time
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A recorded or written lesson can be provided
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A swap with another student can possibly be arranged
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Due to scheduling volume, I do not offer makeups or tuition refunds
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If the Teacher is unable to provide either an in-person or virtual lesson during your scheduled time-slot, a make-up will be arranged.
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If a student is sick, PLEASE request a virtual lesson. I am in and out of so many homes per week, and would absolutely hate to spread germs across so many families.
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If it is unsafe to travel due to inclement weather, a virtual lesson will be scheduled in lieu of an in-person lesson.
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Any type of hiatus - permanent or temporary - from lessons requires 2 weeks paid notice
COVID-19:
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If Students or family members are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have come in contact with anyone exhibiting symptoms, please schedule an online lesson.
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Students and families agree to follow safety precautions, which can include hand washing, sanitizing the piano, wearing masks, no shared materials, and maintaining distance.
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As regulations and infections fluctuate, ThePurplePiano reserves the right to transition to a 100% online model.
Photo Release:
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During lessons and performances, the Teacher reserves the right to take video recordings or photographs of the Student for use in lesson demonstration or advertising materials
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If you would prefer to opt out of the Photo Release, please sign here: __________________________
Amendments:
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This policy may be amended as needed. Notifications of amendments will be distributed via email or printed copy.
In Short:
Practice
Honor your scheduled time-slot
No makeups
Make awesome music!
I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of the policy.