About the Lessons
Lessons can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Most students have one or two lessons per week. If the student needs additional lessons because of the upcoming recital, the schedule will be adjusted based on time availability. I provide comprehensive music education; note reading, technic, music theory, and music history are included in each lesson. Students understand and play music much better if they learn about its style and historic period when it was written. The students play all styles from Baroque to jazz. It is extremely important that the student likes the musical piece he or she is playing. When I introduce a new musical piece to the student, I always consider the student's impression of it. I never assign a song to a student if I see less than enthusiastic response.
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Another important thing is the regular practice. When students practice on a regular basis, they progress faster and feel more confident because they know what they are doing. To make learning effective, students have to spend time practicing at least five days a week. As for how much time the student needs to practice, it depends on the age and level of music he or she is playing. To make practicing easier, I always ask parents to bring a notebook where I could write a detailed homework assignment; so that the practice time will not be just some time spent at the piano, it will be the time when the student works on a musical piece to reach a certain goal that is outlined in the homework assignment. I also use this notebook to give grades for the completed song or to place a sticker for the work well done.
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I train my students so they can evaluate their own playing, fix their mistakes, produce good quality sound, and feel comfortable while playing.
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The most satisfying outcome of the music lessons is when students appreciate and play music of different styles, recognize and love classical music, attend performances at Carnegie Hall and Metropolitan Opera, and discuss music with knowledge.