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The Piano Studio of Amber Simpson • Pennsauken, NJ • $45 per hour

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Amber Simpson is a graduate of Rowan University and holds a BM in instrumental music education with a piano concentration and a BA in subject matter, teaching grades K-12. She takes a serious approach to teaching technique and repertoire while making sure that learning music is a fun, motivating experience.

Because not every student can render the same amount of time for their music study, the studio offers different lesson tracks, so that the efforts of the students coincides with the expectations of the teacher. While both tracks maintain the highest quality of instruction, learners who render more time for extracurricular practice will normally progress at a more accelerated rate.

* The Standard Track — This track is ideal for students who deal with more than one extracurricular activity and tend to their piano study at the same time. Students are advised to make practicing a part of their daily routine.

* The Accelerated Track — This track is ideal for students who are looking to seriously study the instrument and can devote a minimum of 5 days of practice every week. This amount of practice time is required in order to master the proper technique.

If a student in this track begins with a 30-minute lesson, he or she is encouraged to advance to a longer lesson session as his or her level of understanding advances and the amount of instructional time necessary increases. Learners in this track have to participate at least once in any of the yearly performance events.

Please note that success with any instrument demands a certain amount of practice time. Piano is not an activity that a student can attend weekly without outside study.

30, 45 and 60-minute sessions are available for both tracks.
Tuition is a flat monthly fee of $100 for 30-minute sessions, $135 for 45-minute sessions, and $180 for 60-minute sessions.

Private and group music theory classes are also available. These classes are customized for each learner and are recommended for the following people:

* Those who can play an instrument by ear but cannot read music
* Those who enjoy composing but are seeking more structural knowledge with regard to how music works.
* Those who privately study an instrument but are looking to spend more music-theory time outside of their lesson setting.
* People with a basic understanding of key signatures and chords who are looking to widen their knowledge base and analyze structures pertaining to music.

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Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. When searching for a piano teacher who fits your needs, ask for a resume!! Not every teacher is a perfect fit for every student. If you are a serious student, ask to view curriculum details and a list of repertoire. Because private musical study in the United States is not standardized, pretty much anyone who thinks they can play can advertise to give lessons. Look into it! Make sure the teacher you go with has experience, has a plan, and has credentials that make them a credible instructor.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. When I speak with parents who are thinking about getting their child started with lessons, I can never stress enough how important it is that the student have an acoustic piano to play on. While keyboards these days continue to improve, no digital instrument compares to the touch and feel of the real thing. For students entering a curriculum of serious study, an acoustic piano is crucial. The muscles in your hands simply do not develop thoroughly on a keyboard and the student will most likely not develop proper technique.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. You can never ask too many questions! A teacher who is comfortable with what they have to offer should not be thrown off by any number of questions. Specifically in dealing with music lessons, ask about recitals. Performance is an important part of developing as a musician and students should be involved in performing early on and frequently throughout their study. For the best communication between teacher and student, ask what books are used and what kind of practicing regiment the teacher requires. Some teachers are more serious and better at what they do than others and therefore expect a higher level of commitment from their students. Know what to expect going in to your lessons so that you can build a positive relationship with your teacher.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. Most importantly, before making the decision to take lessons on any instrument, ask yourself if you are already spread too thin!! The most common reason teachers see students discontinue their lessons is that they realize a few weeks/months in that their lessons require more time than they expected. If the student plays 5 sports and is already involved in everything from karate to basket weaving, you may consider waiting for a break in your busy schedule to add an instrument to the mix.

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