Dear parents:

 

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your child. I am fully aware of the responsibility that is mine and will do my best to be deserving of the trust you have placed in me. There is a lot of hard work involved in learning to play the piano, but the rewards are stunning: self-esteem and confidence, intellectual growth and maturity, perseverance toward a long-term goal, joy, fulfillment, self-confidence, coordination, discipline, concentration, and satisfaction with a job well
done.　Fun to play the piano can last a lifetime, although it requires commitment from the parents as well as the student . The combined efforts of parent-student-teacher always produce a great result. 　We are one TEAM!
　

Parental responsibility

As you know your child will　 be as comitted as you are!

 ♪　 Arrive and leave on time

♪ 　Provide a 24 hour cancellation notice if you unable to make a scheduled lesson.

♪　 Be sure your child has　short trimmed fingernails (no longer than the end of the　 finger!): long nails don't allow to get a proper piano technique. This is necessary preparation for every lesson.

♪ 　Organize a practise area right: the piano should be away from distractions (TV, other siblings), but at the place where you can hear your child playing. The practise area has to be well lit. Piano bench has to have a right hight for your child. If your child's feet don't reach the floor yet- provide a footstool or something similar.

♪　 Work out a practice time. Practicing musical instrument takes
concentration, and can sometimes be lonely, making it hard for the student to face practicing and　even get to the piano. Help your child find a consistent practice time every day : if 30 minutes all at once is too overwhelming split practice into two 15-minute sessions　.

♪ 　Praise and encourage your child on the work accomplished; always keep the　 emphasis on what is accomplished, not on counting minutes.

♪　 Listen: Ask your child to play a piece that they learned. Sit down and　 listen attentively (not while cooking dinner) to your child's weekly practice assignment immediately following the lessons, and then listen again just before the next lesson. Comment on the improvement you hear. Younger children should have daily practicing, supervised, if possible. To ensure you get your money's worth out of lessons, I need parents' help to motivate and support students, and to make music study a productive experience.
♪ 　Help your child fill out their practice charts, and sign off on them weekly .

 

Student Responsibilities:

The actual work of learning the piano and the credit for success rests with the
student. Even the wisest and most competent teacher cannot master the piano
for a student. This is a great opportunity to develop discipline; to learn how to
prioritize and to understand that there is not always enough time in the day to do
everything, but to choose wisely those activities that are important. Practicing
requires the ability to study independently. Set aside a certain time each day to
practice. 　This can be divided into 2 or 3 sessions.
Relax and have fun learning a new skill and a new expression!
　At the lesson student will:
♪     Leave　 gum, food and drinks in the car or at home (only those who take singing lessons are allowed to bring　　a　bottle of water).　
♪　Have trimmed fingernails and washed hands.
♪　Bring all current music books, theory book, assignment notebook.
♪　Be　polite and cooperative

　At home student expected:
♪　Practice a minimum of 20 minutes daily　 for at least 5 days per week.
♪　Read and follow all practice instructions in the assignment book and complete
　all parts of my weekly assignment, including written work, sight-reading, technique,
　and repertoire.
♪　Comply without argument or excuse when students reminded that it is time to practice. To understand that it is important to practise　on a regular basis to  maintain and improve their　　playing　ability, even though children may not always feel like practising.　　
　

Teacher Responsibilities:

♪   Provide excellent instruction and conduct lessons in a professional manner.　

♪    Teaching students how to practice.
♪　Finding appropriate music for each student and level.
♪　Make lesson time productive.
♪　Continually seek to improve my teaching skills through research, study,  observation and attenting workshops.
♪　Developing in students an enthusiasm, respect, and love for music.
♪　Discovering the uniqueness of each student, respecting differences of  musical taste and personality.

♪     Teaching a program aimed at developing a knowledgeble musician and　understanding　musical laws.
♪　Creating an encouraging   atmosphere  in the studio
♪　Providing motivation through performance opportunities.
♪　Provide advance notification if unable to hold a lesson.