FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Fees for weekly lessons and travel are paid in advance on the 1st of each month. Lessons are $30 per 1/2 hour or $45 for 45 minutes. If you'd like lessons in your home, travel fee each week is .80 per mile, round trip, based on Google maps. I teach on a 12 month calendar. In addition to the instructor lesson fee and music book cost, students will need a bag to carry their piano supplies. As students progress, they will need more advanced music and theory books. Later, they may need a one-inch 3-ring binder (with interior pockets) slong with dividers. There will be subsequent music and theory books. All music materials are purchased by the student/parent.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initial interview is by phone. The first lesson we get acquainted and I evaluate skills. From there, I will choose appropriate music and theory book to get us started. The lessons are based on a sequence of advancement, week-by-week. The goal is for the student to progress through the piano series, build confidence, learn piano theory and foster a love to continue learning.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology. I've played piano (over) 50 years. I began formal piano training at the age of 5 years old and continued into college. After retiring from Southwest Airlines, I began Substitute teaching in Katy ISD and currently, Conroe ISD.