Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGetting to know your student and the way in which they best learn and need me to teach them. For piano, Introduce black and white keys, and concepts of high and low. In vocal training, small simple warmups and silly songs to ease any stress. Theatre talk about acting and monologue. For all, pick a repertoire to work from for the upcoming week and a practice schedule for their journal.
Lesson 2-3Continue to learn new easily played pieces with one hand “C” or black keys positions. Begin vocalizing using new techniques of breath and volume. Begin working on body language and the power of spoken word. Continue working on repertoire. Set a goal for next lesson.
Lesson 4-10Based on student commitment to practice, will begin to move more quickly through lesson repertoire for small fast accomplishments which keep student engaged and excited to learn..
Lesson 11+The sky is the limit! We will continue to work as a team for the student’s best interests and highestachievements.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonHave student perform for me to gauge their level and readiness.
Lesson 2-3Assign new repertoire and begin to work warm-up exercises for hands or voice.
Lesson 4-10Continue to work toward mastery of assigned repertoire and prepare for semester recitals, which I will host - one in December, one in June.
Lesson 11+The sky is the limit- whatever your student is willing to put into preparing they will get back through performance. My motto: practice makes
Permanent!”
Youth players
Working with kidsI have worked with children as young as three, but have found except in rare instances, the earliest age to begin should be around five years. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. Currently, I am a full time Arlington ISD elementary bilingual teacher with 400+ students grades k-6. And I cannot wait to add individual and small group lessons to my daily life again!
Working with teenagersLearning how to best reach a teenager is crucial for the learning process. By providing a safe space and person to take risks for is a huge deal! I have over 15 years working with teens and I’m very proud to say that over these years, some of my students have gone on to be accepted as Berkeley Jazz Vocal Studies, as the concert pianist in residence at Juliard, and a leading lady at the American Music and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York to name just a few!
What you need to bringPlease ensure students have their music or any other books, any curriculum or worksheets I’ve asked them to work on , and ALWAYS have their (parent signed) lesson journal with them each week! Not only are we learning the dedication to an art, I hope to instill excellence in practice routines and the importance of high accountability - these things make a person much more likely to continue their pursuit of their art.
What I can bringFor lesson at your home, it is ideal to have a piano (I prefer acoustic - you can find them free everywhere on marketplace and Craigslist). If that just isn’t doable, an 88 weighted-key electric piano will work in the interim while we find your perfect piano addition for your home. For vocal, musical theatre and acting, a keyboard will suffice - it needs to have at least 56 keys (weighted not necessary). These instruments are especially important because good practice is key to great progress - let’s face it YouTube tutorials don’t make the cut! 😊
If you absolutely have no way to provide any sort of keyboard instrument in your home, please consider joining me at my home, where I have a fully tuned acoustic piano and a full weighted keyboard as well as sound system capabilities for vocalists and plenty of room to move for actors.
If we need to figure out a creative solution in order to provide equipment to your home for lessons, simply reach out to our team of experts and they will help navigate that process with you!
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
