2007-2008
Calendar
Aug 13 - Lessons begin
Oct 8-12 - Fall Break
Nov 19-23 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 10-14 - Last week of lessons
Dec 15 Fall Recital (tentative)
Jan 7 lessons resume
Mar 17-21 - Spring Break
May 12-16 Last week of lessons
May 17 - Spring Recital (tentative)
 
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Teaching Studio Policy
Welcome to
the Teaching Studio of Water Music Studio. My purpose is
to help each student build a solid musical foundation that
will provide them a lifetime of enjoyment. I believe there
is creativity in all of us. My job as teacher and mentor
is to inspire each student to uncover their potential, be
a guide and way-shower, helping to develop and strengthen
these gifts.
Private
Lessons
The 2007-2008
school year will begin the week of August 13. If you are
interested in lessons, please call 256-348-5236 or send
an email. Space is limited.
Beginning February 2008, lessons are given at UAH on Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday.
Please
go here for tuition information and the registration form.
Tuition Information & Registration
Form
Cancellations
and Make-Up Lessons
Please give
at least 24-hours notice if you must cancel a lesson. Make
up lessons are given at the teacher's discretion, depending
on the available time and the student's need. Last minute
cancellations and no-shows will not be made up.
Practice
is Required
Learning any new skill takes
consistent, focused repetition. In the music world, it's called practice.
In order to receive the full benefits of musical study, daily practice
is essential.
Thirty (30) minutes, five(5) days a week is the ideal for the beginning to early intermediate student.
As pieces become longer and more complex, the amount of practice time needed
will naturally increase. For younger students, as well as busy families,
this time may be divided into shorter segments.
The ultimate goal of practicing
is to be able to play the assigned pieces musically with all the right
notes. Carving out a consistent practice schedule is the first step. I
strongly recommend that parents sit down with their child at the beginning
of lessons and establish a daily/weekly routine for practicing. With our
busy schedules and countless obligations each day, it is too easy to let
the day slip by without practicing. But if practicing is established as
a priority on your child's To-Do list, creating a daily habit, your efforts
will be rewarded. The student will make consistent progress and they -
and you - will enjoy their musical study much more.
In reality,
studying music is a family affair. It takes family coordination
to set up and keep practice routines. It also takes parental
support, which can come in many forms - anything from asking
your child to play a favorite piece, to keeping abreast
of weekly assignments, to pep talks when a difficult song
comes along. In addition, sitting in on practice sessions
with younger children, helping them read instructions or
lesson assignments, can help alleviate potential anxiety
when the student is new to reading words as well as music.
If you have questions or would like suggestions or practice strategies specific to your family, please contact me.
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