From our experience we have found that children who start music lessons at ages five and up have seen faster advancement and results. By age five, children are developping reading and comprehension skills that equips them to learn musical concepts and theories.
Private lessons for beginner students are 30 minutes in length. For intermediate to advanced levels, lessons can either be 45 to 60 minutes depending on the student.
For all piano and violin lessons, we recommend that each student has their own personal copy of the lesson material. The number of books that are required is based on level and age.
Beginners typically will only need one piano or violin book and a notebook.
For beginner piano students, the "My Piano Adventures" book series is used. For intermediate and advanced levels we typically use the Royal Conservatory program.
Beginner violin students will need the "Suzuki Violin Book 1" and intermediate to advanced use whichever study method works best for them (continuing with the Suzuki method or the Royal Conservatory of Music books).
Yes, parents are more than welcome to come and sit in during the lesson if they like.
For monthly tuition rates, please feel free to contact me directly. Tuition is all-inclusive and covers private lessons, group classes, recitals, and more. Please note that music books and festival fees are not included.