Waitlist Status
My waitlist is now closed for new students (8.30.18). If this message is still here, it means that my studio is full and so is the waiting list. I DO update. This is not a forgotten site.
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.
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, 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.
I have a late-intermediate/early-advanced student (high school senior) who is looking to add more students with me as his mentor. He is a responsible young man who takes his piano study seriously; while less experienced he is far less expensive than I am at $10 per 30-minute lesson! He lives near Chesterton Drive in PA. If you would like to get into contact with him, email me.
My eldest daughter left for college so she will no longer be teaching at home. My second-oldest daughter is currently full. If you would like to be on her waitlist, please contact me. Her rate is also $10 per 30-minute lesson.
In the meantime, here are several places you can look for teachers nearby:
1. 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.
2. Delaware Music Teachers Association teachers (like myself) participate in festivals, competitions, and ongoing professional development.
3. The University of Delaware Community Music school does private lessons each semester. Choose from varying levels of teacher experience. Financial aid is available.
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.
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, 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.
I have a late-intermediate/early-advanced student (high school senior) who is looking to add more students with me as his mentor. He is a responsible young man who takes his piano study seriously; while less experienced he is far less expensive than I am at $10 per 30-minute lesson! He lives near Chesterton Drive in PA. If you would like to get into contact with him, email me.
My eldest daughter left for college so she will no longer be teaching at home. My second-oldest daughter is currently full. If you would like to be on her waitlist, please contact me. Her rate is also $10 per 30-minute lesson.
In the meantime, here are several places you can look for teachers nearby:
1. 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.
2. Delaware Music Teachers Association teachers (like myself) participate in festivals, competitions, and ongoing professional development.
3. The University of Delaware Community Music school does private lessons each semester. Choose from varying levels of teacher experience. Financial aid is available.