I specialize in shaping the piano lesson to the student, no matter the age or experience level. I have many games and tools to help music and piano become exciting and fun. I would love to work with you!

Music is meant to be enjoyed. Learning the notes is great, but there is so much else that makes music fun to learn and listen to!

As explained by Haim Ginott, a teacher and child psychologist, "It is the music teacher who holds the key to the child's continuous interest in music. ... The teacher's emotional tone has a stronger echo than that teacher's musical instrument." I never want to do or say anything to diminish the love a student has for the piano or music in general. 

Here is a list of the benefits that come because I teach your child piano. These are not your average piano lessons!

Each student has a weekly 30-minute lesson. 45-minute and 60-minute lessons may be available upon request. I strive to offer 30 lessons during the school year, though this may not always be possible due to missed lessons, no-shows, or limited scheduling flexibility. Weeks with school holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day) are canceled to keep the piano lesson schedule balanced. When possible, these weeks are used for make-up lessons. Find a yearly calendar here. 

If parents are unable to return promptly after their student's lesson, students are invited to stay for up to another 30 minutes. I have musical instruments and music learning games students can play during this time. I appreciate advance notice of a delay.

If a lesson is canceled by the family, I’ll do my best to reschedule—advance notice increases the chance of availability. No-shows cannot be rescheduled.

Students should arrive on time or a minute early, but not more than three minutes early, as I may be teaching or preparing. Lessons will not be extended for late arrivals.

If I cancel, I will reschedule or issue a credit.

Sick students should not attend lessons, especially if they missed school that day or left early due to illness.

Students are expected to bring their materials each week and come prepared for lessons. While I don’t set strict practice requirements, I hope students enjoy their music enough to want to practice. If motivation is lacking, I reflect on how I can improve my teaching to better engage them.

Parents play an important role in supporting piano practice. Providing time in a child’s schedule, especially when they’re busy or distracted by other interests, is key. Encouragement, praise, and even a reward system can be very effective. While I’m happy to support reward systems during lessons, they tend to work best when managed between parent and child.

If an assignment or activity becomes confusing during the week, please don’t wait—reach out! I’m available via text, phone, or the video app Marco Polo. I’d much rather help mid-week than have a student feel frustrated or stuck. Let’s work together to keep piano fun and rewarding!

Parents are welcome to attend lessons, whether in the teaching room or in the waiting room next to the teaching room.

If interested in lessons, each student/parent should fill out this Intake Form. I will contact you so we can discuss lessons further!

**Note: I do not teach piano lessons for men over age 18.

Each student provides a three ring binder to hold assignment sheets and other papers. 

The family is responsible for purchasing a lesson book for each student, if there isn't already something appropriate. I will (try) to recommend one book each semester that will serve the student well through their musical experience. This is a suggested, not a required, purchase.

I help each student gather a repertoire list of prepared pieces. When recital time rolls around, the student and I will choose one or two pieces that they would like to perform for the recital.

I am happy to recommend level-appropriate music books for families to purchase on their own. 

I strongly believe that musicians need to perform regularly to improve their skills. Recitals can be scary at first but get less intimidating with experience. There will be a recital in December and another in April, as well as a casual recital in August for summer students.

Students are encouraged to perform their pieces frequently for anyone who is available - grandparents, the mail man, or the dog!

Monthly tuition is due at the first lesson of each month.

CURRENT STUDENTS

• 30 minute lessons: $60/month

• 45 minute lessons: $80/month

NEW STUDENTS

• Siblings/parents of current students: $60/month (30 minute lessons)

• Completely new students: $80/month (30 minute lessons)

Asynchronous (occasional) lessons may be available upon request.

Lessons are held in my home in Honeyville and will not be taught until payment is received. I accept cash, checks, or online bank bill pay. Venmo or similar services are not accepted—please contact me if none of the listed options work for you.

To avoid a missed payment, consider setting a reminder or keeping a blank check in your car. If tuition is accidentally forgotten and there's time to retrieve it before the lesson ends, that’s perfectly fine. However, to maintain a stable income, I must hold firmly to this policy—even if it means sending a student home without a lesson (which none of us want!).

If a student takes a short break but plans to return, tuition is still due for the missed time to hold their spot. A family member (mother, sibling, child, grandparent) is welcome to attend the lessons until the regular student returns! 

honeydewlearning@gmail.com

435.452.8173

Located in Honeyville, UT