Requirements to Join Elena’s Piano Studio

Regular and open access to an instrument to practice on. Students MUST have access to their instrument EVERY DAY (travel exempt) regardless the reality of their practicing habits.
A once-a-semester $10 fee for studio materials such as sheet music, printing materials, student binders, and more. $5 for each additional student from the same household.
A signed commitment to all the below policies. IF THE STUDENT IS A CHILD they will need a parent/guardian to sign.

FREE Evaluation Lesson

If you are interested in a FREE Evaluation Lesson, fill out the contact form here. Before we begin lessons, or any kind of commitment to the studio, there is a free evaluation lesson. This is to determine if my studio is the best fit for you, and you are a good fit for my studio.

If you are a beginner, no problem! We’ll use this time to get to know each other a little bit, share expectations, and for me to provide a brief introduction to the piano.

If you are transferring from a different teacher or is coming back to the piano after a break, the process will be similar. I will ask that you be prepared to play something for me, and to bring whatever materials your previous teacher used so we can create a game plan if we decide to move forward.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

Lessons - You are committing to 12-14 weeks of lessons per semester.

Be on time!
Bring lesson notebook/binder and all materials in use to every lesson.
There will be a student recital each semester, which every student will prepare to be a part of.

Participation in recitals is highly encouraged.

Missed Lessons, Make-ups, & Cancellations - You are paying for my time. If you miss a lesson, you will still pay for my time.

Missed lessons will only be made up in case of emergency or for sickness, and only if I have been made aware a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

There is limited availability for makeup lessons.

If I need to cancel a lesson, it will be rescheduled.

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO LESSONS IF YOU ARE SICK.

PRACTICING

A student MUST have access to practice their instrument EVERY DAY, whatever the reality of their practice habits and expectations.

Beginning Students (30-min. Lessons) - Practice expectations will be made and adjusted to each student’s needs.

A regular practice time of 20 minutes 5 days a week and participation in the recital is required.

Intermediate/Advanced Students (30-60 min. Lessons) - Practice expectations will be made and adjusted to each student’s needs.

Intermediate: A minimum practice time of 30 minutes 6 days a week is required.

Advanced: A minimum practice time of 1 hour 6 days a week is required.

Participation in the recital each semester.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Studio Recitals - Students will perform in recitals at the end of every semester.

It is expected that pieces will be performed from memory, except for pieces that are self-accompanied singing, or group performances (duets, 4 hands-two pianos). Other exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. Performance etiquette will be expected. Dress in your Sunday best and invite family and friends to come enjoy your beautiful music and hard work!!

Additional studio performances may be added to the calendar for fun opportunities!

TUITION/PAYMENTS

$25 for 30-minute lessons, due the first lesson of each month.

$40 for 45-minute lessons, due the first lesson of each month.

$55 for 60-minute lessons, due the first lesson of each month.

Ask me about tuition payment plans.

STUDIO CALENDAR

Fall 2025 Calendar

Lessons will be held M/T/W/Th

First week of lessons: August 25-28

Studio Performance #1: TBD

No lessons:

- Labor Day, Sept. 2

- Thanksgiving Week, Nov. 23-29

Last week of lessons (including makeups): December 8-11

Recital: TBD