Practice Expectations
"Practice is for creating within you how you would like the music to sound. "- Menahem Pressler
Practice is required six days per week. Students should keep a practice record (such as in a spiral notebook or 3-ring binder) and bring this to lessons each week for review.
| Age | Daily Practice Time |
| 5-8 | 30 minutes |
| 9-11 | 45 minutes |
| 12-13 | 60 minutes |
| 14-15 | 75 minutes |
| 16 and over | 90-120 minutes |
Start every practice session by reviewing your practice log from the previous day. Set practice goals with the thought: "What do I want to accomplish today?"
Strive to avoid distractions during practice (phones, friends, pets, snacks)
Parent Responsibilities
Parents with students younger than age ten should attend lessons, take notes, and assist in daily practice. Parental attendance for students eleven and older is optional. The student may record (audio or video) the lesson if that is helpful. Parents can enhance the student's development and experience by providing a quiet, distraction-free practice environment and a well-maintained instrument. Provide access to lots of great music. I will make listening assignments at lessons. Many great recordings can be accessed through Itunes, Pandora, the local library, and on Youtube (parental supervision recommended). Parental encouragement and support will have a positive result on the student's experience.
Piano Technician recommendation: Keith Kopp #801-592-4842
Materials
Students are required to have required materials for study including:
Repertoire books, Theory book, Fingerpower/ Junior Hanon or Hanon for the Virtuoso Pianist and other materials specified in lessons.
Elementary level students will study from the Celebration Series (RCM) repertoire as well as Faber Piano Adventures.
Intermediate and Advanced students will study from various classical repertoire including (but not limited to) The Celebration Series (RCM) repertoire.
Recommended Apps: NoteRush, Tenuto
Monthly Tuition and Payment
Payment is due by the 1st lesson of the month payable to Elizabeth Weed Piano Studio. Payments received after the 15th will incur a late fee. The monthly tuition rate includes private lessons throughout the year. Tuition may be paid via Venmo: lizzweed1
There is no refund or credit for missed lessons.Lessons cancelled by Elizabeth will always be credited.
Students take lessons through the summer. In the case of vacations, the student may schedule a make-up lesson.
Monthly Tuition
| 30 minute ($30) | $120 |
| 45 minute ($42) | $168 |
| 60 minute ($52.50) | $210 |
Studio Rules
Make music and have fun
Please arrive on time with materials
No food, gum, or drinks (besides water) in the studio
Please remove your shoes at the front door
Please be sure your hands are clean before entering the studio
Please turn off your phone and put it away during the lesson