Waitlist Status
WAITLIST STATUS: As of 09/05/20 my waitlist is closed. Lessons are currently online or in-person with safety restrictions and masks (even for the children).
I understand this can be frustrating, and sometimes parents think that if they just write and tell me their situation that maybe I will make an exception for their child, but please understand. I have learned over the years that keeping too long of a wait list is a lot of work and discourages parents and students. I try to keep a list where someone will know they can start lessons in about a year or sooner. Keep checking back and I will change this when my list clears out. Current students' siblings get top priority, so that can sometimes be why my list doesn't move for a long time (I actually accept new sibling students during that time, but they get to be at the top of the list). Also, as students advance they often need longer-length lessons, so that is another reason for the list to move slowly--current students expand to fill slots if someone leaves.
I know it can be discouraging when you want your child to begin lessons immediately. If this is your case, please look below for other teachers accepting students. I have no way of knowing how long you will wait. Some people have waited a year or more, and some only a few weeks. Generally, people tend to stop piano right before summer, right before the new school year, or sometimes right after Christmas. These are generalizations but they align with times when kids choose new sports or activities in the school year.
Other Teacher Options to Consider:
Or, here are several places you can look for teachers nearby:
I understand this can be frustrating, and sometimes parents think that if they just write and tell me their situation that maybe I will make an exception for their child, but please understand. I have learned over the years that keeping too long of a wait list is a lot of work and discourages parents and students. I try to keep a list where someone will know they can start lessons in about a year or sooner. Keep checking back and I will change this when my list clears out. Current students' siblings get top priority, so that can sometimes be why my list doesn't move for a long time (I actually accept new sibling students during that time, but they get to be at the top of the list). Also, as students advance they often need longer-length lessons, so that is another reason for the list to move slowly--current students expand to fill slots if someone leaves.
I know it can be discouraging when you want your child to begin lessons immediately. If this is your case, please look below for other teachers accepting students. I have no way of knowing how long you will wait. Some people have waited a year or more, and some only a few weeks. Generally, people tend to stop piano right before summer, right before the new school year, or sometimes right after Christmas. These are generalizations but they align with times when kids choose new sports or activities in the school year.
Other Teacher Options to Consider:
- My second-oldest daughter (late-intermediate/early advanced) is currently full. She is not adding to her waitlist, though her list may clear out by the beginning of September. Keep an eye for updates.
Or, here are several places you can look for teachers nearby:
- MTNA Nationally Certified teachers (like myself) have demonstrated competence in pedagogy, music theory, music history, and music performance. While a non-certified teacher can be fully skilled (especially if he/she has a music degree) a certified teacher assures parents that these teachers take their profession seriously. On the MTNA page, click on the red link on the right.
- Delaware Music Teachers Association teachers (like myself) participate in festivals, competitions, and ongoing professional development.
- The University of Delaware Community Music school does private lessons each semester. Choose from varying levels of teacher experience. Financial aid is normally available, though because of COVID losses I saw recently they were stopping financial aid this upcoming 2020-2021 year.