Waitlist Status
WAITLIST STATUS: As of 05/08/23 I am not adding to my waitlist.
Lessons are currently in-person with optional online lessons for illness. Masks optional until the situation warrants another change.
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.
Alternatives:
I currently have an intermediate/advancing intermediate student (age 15) who is teaching beginners and has one slot left. She has studied with me since she was six, and while less experienced in teaching, she has excellent note-reading and rhythm skills and is strong technically. She has participated in many DSMTA Solo Piano and Theory festivals (receiving superior judged remarks) and is well past normal high-schoolers in music theory. She would be under my mentorship for questions that come up. If you would like to interview with her, please email me, and I will pass your email to her.
My college-aged daughter Madeline is an advanced piano player and teacher and has space for a few more students of all levels. Because she attends Bryn Mawr during the school year, lessons are online on Zoom with opportunities for in-person lessons during breaks and summer. She is experienced with Zoom lessons and can give references. Her rate is $16 per 30-minute lesson or $24 for 45-min. She participates in chamber music for piano at college, as well as in choirs and private vocal instruction. Additionally, she teaches ukulele from beginner to early-advanced levels and acoustic guitar from beginner to intermediate levels. Go to her website, madelinecmusic.com, for more information. You can also contact her at madeline@madelinecmusic.com to arrange an interview (can be in-person in Newark, DE after May 19, 2023) or with questions.
Or, here are several places you can look for teachers nearby:
Lessons are currently in-person with optional online lessons for illness. Masks optional until the situation warrants another change.
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.
Alternatives:
I currently have an intermediate/advancing intermediate student (age 15) who is teaching beginners and has one slot left. She has studied with me since she was six, and while less experienced in teaching, she has excellent note-reading and rhythm skills and is strong technically. She has participated in many DSMTA Solo Piano and Theory festivals (receiving superior judged remarks) and is well past normal high-schoolers in music theory. She would be under my mentorship for questions that come up. If you would like to interview with her, please email me, and I will pass your email to her.
My college-aged daughter Madeline is an advanced piano player and teacher and has space for a few more students of all levels. Because she attends Bryn Mawr during the school year, lessons are online on Zoom with opportunities for in-person lessons during breaks and summer. She is experienced with Zoom lessons and can give references. Her rate is $16 per 30-minute lesson or $24 for 45-min. She participates in chamber music for piano at college, as well as in choirs and private vocal instruction. Additionally, she teaches ukulele from beginner to early-advanced levels and acoustic guitar from beginner to intermediate levels. Go to her website, madelinecmusic.com, for more information. You can also contact her at madeline@madelinecmusic.com to arrange an interview (can be in-person in Newark, DE after May 19, 2023) or with questions.
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.