Student arrives on time for lessons and rehearsals.
At the exact time of their lesson (not early or late), student knocks on the door of the studio and peeks in. Instructor will signal whether to enter or wait a couple minutes. If asked to wait, the instructor will come get the student when they are ready.
Student brings all necessary materials to lesson: a pencil, their music in a three-ring binder, a recording device, their lesson notes, and anything else required for the lesson and/or specifically requested by teacher.
Student practices in the manner described in the “How to Practice” page and works to show technical progress every week.
Student does NOT simply run through their songs repeatedly, ingraining bad habits.
Student records lessons, listens to lesson recordings, and uses lesson-recording notes to improve their practice time.
Student interacts respectfully with accompanists.
Student gives accompanist sheet music in the accompanist’s preferred format in a timely manner.
Student follows the cancellation/makeup policy as delineated in the student handbook and is respectful of the teacher’s time and health: gives notice of cancellations, cancels/attends zoom lessons when sick/contagious (this includes colds), prioritizes attending their scheduled lesson
Student can handle constructive criticism from teacher, from accompanist, and from directors.
Student speaks respectfully to and about fellow students, teachers, and accompanists. Student does this both in and out of lessons.
Student takes care of their vocal health throughout the week:
Hydrate
Sleep adequately every night.
Do not smoke or vape (vaping does damage to your vocal folds).
If you drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks, drink at least one large glass of water before the next time you sing.
Every time you sing, use your best technique.
Listen to your body:
If your throat hurts when you’re singing, change something or stop singing.
If you are sick, and it is affecting your throat, do not sing and minimize talking.
Mark in rehearsals when possible.