Piano Teaching
by Kate Elmitt A.R.A.M., L.R.A.M (performers)., A.R.C.M (teachers), Reifeprufung, Vienna
Individual – regular, on-going
Piano lessons
I teach at home (Edgeworth House) and can offer a choice of three grand pianos and one upright to those who
wish to learn with me. Individuals can be taught on a weekly basis, although adults often have lessons fortnightly
or monthly. While my principal interest is classical music I am happy for pupils to work in other genres, such as
jazz from the printed copy. I am not, however, a specialist in jazz, and prefer this to be taught by an expert in that
field. I expect my students to be committed. I do not insist on students taking exams, although they often need an
incentive which can be provided by exams, competitive music festivals, and the pupils concerts which I arrange.
Pupil’s Concerts
Each year I put on several concerts based on a theme (music of one country, film music, creatures, piano duets, accompanying an instrumentalist or singer etc) in which pupils of all grades can perform, and one concert in which advanced students play works with an orchestra. All students are expected to attend these concerts as part of their studies. Listening to unfamiliar repertoire and witnessing the performance of fellow students (of all ages and stages) can be of great help to the aspiring pianist. Many of my past and present students are teachers or professional performers.
Adult Students
Each term my adult students join in (some say endure) a Performance Workshop. I love to teach adults who have never had the opportunity to learn before as well as those at higher levels, including those who want to work for a diploma, post-diploma students, and teachers who wish to continue improving.
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TERMS AND FEES from 1st September 2011 until further notice
My normal terms require payment ten weeks in advance, with five weeks notice of withdrawal or payment in lieu. Any changes to these terms are by special arrangement only.
For regularly scheduled lessons
Adult students over 18 years of age: £290 for ten half-hour lessons.
Students aged 18 years and under: £250 for ten half-hour lessons.
For one-off single lessons
£70 an hour for adults
£60 an hour for children
For single visit assessments with written report, adults and children £105.
Normal arrangements in the case of cancellation are:-
a) Illness: no charge will be made for lessons cancelled due to illness, providing notification is received before
9am on the day of the lesson.
b) Reasons other than illness – at least seven days notice is required of lessons cancelled or postponed.
c) Payment in full is due for any lesson, whether prepaid or not, cancelled other than as noted above.
In exceptional circumstances I am prepared, totally at my discretion, to make alternative arrangements, but in
such cases students are asked to pay a deposit equal to the cost of one lesson. This is held to cover the cost
of a missed lesson, a further deposit becoming payable on resumption of lessons. Any unused deposit is returned at the end of the period of tuition.
DISABILITIES
It is essential that I know at outset if my pupils have any problems which could effect their ability to learn and to concentrate. The sort of things which can challenge progress are dyslexia, attention deficiency disorder, epilepsy, hearing difficulties, sight impairment and many other ailments. If I know of the problems, I can adjust my approach to ensure that the pupil has the best chance of success. If I don’t know, my ability to help is itself severely impaired.
Piano Lessons
Considering piano lessons? Why not have a free consultation? There’s no obligation, and you’ll be given an assessment of your current position. Just ring 01462 622222 for an appointment.
Edgeworth House, 121 High Street, Arlesey, Beds, SG15 6SX.
TEL: 01462 622 222
