PIANO AND GUITAR LESSON INFORMATION
MY PHILOSOPHY...
(For those of you who do not already know me….)
I offer music lessons to students interested in learning music in a fun and un-stressful environment. I offer lessons in piano and guitar. I give students a good, solid foundation in music which will enable them to continue to enjoy making music, hopefully throughout their lives. My strength is in getting and keeping kids interested and enthused in music long enough for them to either carry the skill of playing an instrument into adulthood as a hobby, or long enough to reach an age/stage in which they are ready to pursue a more serious course of study. Guitar students will have a strong focus on reading musical notation (treble cleff), which will give them a nice solid base for pursuing any other band or orchestra instrument. Both piano and guitar students will have a strong emphasis on music theory and composition (in a fun way!) - students will be composing and playing their own original pieces!
SUNDAY SONG SHARING SESSIONS (Piano Parties!)
In addition to the monthly small group lessons, I will be hosting 4 informal song sharing sessions. These song sharing sessions are for all students in my studio. Three of these sessions are for students only and will typically meet on Sunday afternoons. This is a fun, informal way for students to gain experience with performance without all of the pressure of a big recital. It also adds a nice social camaraderie - a chance for them to meet other kids with an interest in music! There is no additional cost for the Song Sharing sessions. The Family and Friends Song Sharing Session will be for family and friends and will be sometime in March or April. It will likely take place at The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah. This is an assisted living facility and last year we were a big hit! The seniors LOVED seeing the students perform and the students got a kick out of having a very engaged and enthusiastic audience. A win-win for all! It is desirable, but not required, to come to all 4 sessions. Hopefully, with 4 scheduled sessions, most students could make at least 2 of them. See below for the schedule of Song Sharing Sessions.
LOTS MORE FUN IN STORE!!!
As if that is not enough - I run various fun "competitions/incentives" for every level. Students will earn points for participation in various contests/activities, for example, for listening to a classical or jazz piece on the radio or internet (or CD, MP3, etc…). I will select a composer of the month in which we will listen in class/lessons and hopefully will play a piece or modified selection - even at the youngest levels. Students can earn points for memorized pieces, etc….the fun never ends!!!!
There is LOTS of information to impart, but if you want to cut to the chase, click here to go to the bottom where you will find the important stuff regarding scheduling lessons for the upcoming year. Otherwise - get comfortable and enjoy…
Even if you are returning student, please – at some point, take the time to read through ALL of the information. There's frequently something new to add!
FURTHER INFORMATION/POLICIES FOR THE YEAR
Please read on for my studio policies:
Tuition
Annual Registration Fee:
There is a $50.00 annual registration fee per student.
Private Lessons:
Option 1 (Fixed monthly discounted rate):
Private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length. Tuition is $100.00 per month for 30 minute lessons, $150.00 per month for 45 minute lessons and $200.00 per month for 60 minute lessons, due on the 1st lesson of each month.
Payments, Cancelled Lessons, Make ups and Other Policies
All payment is due at the first week’s lesson of each month. There will be 10% late charge assessed for payments not in by the 10th of the month.
I am NOT able to provide make-ups or credit for missed or cancelled lessons that are cancelled by the student.
Any lessons that I have to cancel due to my personal circumstances will ALWAYS be made-up or credit will be given in such instances.
Monthly tuition remains the same, regardless of how many weeks are in the month. It might be helpful to think of it in the following terms: Annual tuition for a 30 minute private lesson starting in September is $1000.00 and for your convenience, it is divided into 10 equal monthly installments of $100.00 each.
Students on this plan, beginning in September, will receive 32 private lessons per school calendar year plus 4 group lessons (Piano Parties).
Tuition will be pro-rated accordingly for new students starting after September (total annual tuition will be charged for each month remaining in the school calendar year).
Option 2 (Pay as you go):
You may choose to pay the full, undiscounted rate of $35 per half hour lesson. With this option, you do not pay for any lessons that you miss. I still offer the 4 group sessions with no extra charge.
(45 minute and 60 minute lessons at $47.50 and $70 respectively).
This plan may benefit you if you tend to schedule a lot of travel or other activities that may frequently interfere with the regular weekly lesson schedule. As payment is made at the time of each lesson, there is no need for make-ups or credits.
ENSEMBLES/ROCK/POP BANDS
This year I will be offering ensemble group workshops! Ensembles will be formed subject to interest. Ensembles are for children who have had at least 1 - 2 years of lessons (can easily read music on the staff already). Typically, there are not a lot (any!) of opportunities for pianists to take part in school music groups like band or orchestra, so this is a nice way for young pianists to be able to take part in this type of group experience. Ensembles are for any instrument - not just pianists.
If your child has ever had an interest in being in a rock/pop band - I can help! Sometimes even when you have a group of musicians, they are not always sure how to put it all together. I can help them get their start and learn how to work together and make a great sound! Vocalists welcome!
I would like to note:
** Ensembles are open to ANY INSTRUMENT (assuming the student is currently taking lessons in that instrument either at school or with another private teacher).
** Ensembles are open to ANY STUDENT - even if they are NOT currently taking private lessons from me (so spread the word!).
Discounts will be given to my current piano students (even if they would like to do ensemble with a different instrument, like if they are learning one in school). Ensembles will run on a seasonal basis - Fall Ensemble, Winter Ensemble, and Spring Ensemble, so it does not have to be a year long commitment (hopefully they will enjoy it so much they WANT to do it all year long!!!).
If your child is interested in an Ensemble or Rock/Pop Band, please contact me and let me know what days/times are good and I will try to accommodate your request. Ideally I would like to do Ensembles on a Sunday, so if interested, please let me know if that is a time that would work for you!
Ensembles
Ensembles will be broken into 8 week sessions - Fall, Winter, Spring
Tuition is $100 per 8 week session ($12.50 each week).
There is a discounted ensemble rate for students who take private lessons (either with me OR with someone else) - discounted tuition is $80.00 for the 8 week session ($10.00 each week).
Drop off/Pick-up:
Sorry to sound so formal! For those of you who have been taking lessons for years already - don't worry!!! This will still be the same fun, laid back environment it always was! It's just that with so many more students coming and going, I am just trying to set the stage so that everyone can enjoy a fun and minimally disturbed lesson to the extent possible and to streamline the business side of things so that I can focus on the important side of things - teaching and making music!!!
MY PHILOSOPHY...
(For those of you who do not already know me….)
I offer music lessons to students interested in learning music in a fun and un-stressful environment. I offer lessons in piano and guitar. I give students a good, solid foundation in music which will enable them to continue to enjoy making music, hopefully throughout their lives. My strength is in getting and keeping kids interested and enthused in music long enough for them to either carry the skill of playing an instrument into adulthood as a hobby, or long enough to reach an age/stage in which they are ready to pursue a more serious course of study. Guitar students will have a strong focus on reading musical notation (treble cleff), which will give them a nice solid base for pursuing any other band or orchestra instrument. Both piano and guitar students will have a strong emphasis on music theory and composition (in a fun way!) - students will be composing and playing their own original pieces!
SUNDAY SONG SHARING SESSIONS (Piano Parties!)
In addition to the monthly small group lessons, I will be hosting 4 informal song sharing sessions. These song sharing sessions are for all students in my studio. Three of these sessions are for students only and will typically meet on Sunday afternoons. This is a fun, informal way for students to gain experience with performance without all of the pressure of a big recital. It also adds a nice social camaraderie - a chance for them to meet other kids with an interest in music! There is no additional cost for the Song Sharing sessions. The Family and Friends Song Sharing Session will be for family and friends and will be sometime in March or April. It will likely take place at The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah. This is an assisted living facility and last year we were a big hit! The seniors LOVED seeing the students perform and the students got a kick out of having a very engaged and enthusiastic audience. A win-win for all! It is desirable, but not required, to come to all 4 sessions. Hopefully, with 4 scheduled sessions, most students could make at least 2 of them. See below for the schedule of Song Sharing Sessions.
LOTS MORE FUN IN STORE!!!
As if that is not enough - I run various fun "competitions/incentives" for every level. Students will earn points for participation in various contests/activities, for example, for listening to a classical or jazz piece on the radio or internet (or CD, MP3, etc…). I will select a composer of the month in which we will listen in class/lessons and hopefully will play a piece or modified selection - even at the youngest levels. Students can earn points for memorized pieces, etc….the fun never ends!!!!
There is LOTS of information to impart, but if you want to cut to the chase, click here to go to the bottom where you will find the important stuff regarding scheduling lessons for the upcoming year. Otherwise - get comfortable and enjoy…
Even if you are returning student, please – at some point, take the time to read through ALL of the information. There's frequently something new to add!
FURTHER INFORMATION/POLICIES FOR THE YEAR
Please read on for my studio policies:
Tuition
Annual Registration Fee:
There is a $50.00 annual registration fee per student.
Private Lessons:
Option 1 (Fixed monthly discounted rate):
Private lessons are 30, 45 or 60 minutes in length. Tuition is $100.00 per month for 30 minute lessons, $150.00 per month for 45 minute lessons and $200.00 per month for 60 minute lessons, due on the 1st lesson of each month.
Payments, Cancelled Lessons, Make ups and Other Policies
All payment is due at the first week’s lesson of each month. There will be 10% late charge assessed for payments not in by the 10th of the month.
I am NOT able to provide make-ups or credit for missed or cancelled lessons that are cancelled by the student.
Any lessons that I have to cancel due to my personal circumstances will ALWAYS be made-up or credit will be given in such instances.
Monthly tuition remains the same, regardless of how many weeks are in the month. It might be helpful to think of it in the following terms: Annual tuition for a 30 minute private lesson starting in September is $1000.00 and for your convenience, it is divided into 10 equal monthly installments of $100.00 each.
Students on this plan, beginning in September, will receive 32 private lessons per school calendar year plus 4 group lessons (Piano Parties).
Tuition will be pro-rated accordingly for new students starting after September (total annual tuition will be charged for each month remaining in the school calendar year).
Option 2 (Pay as you go):
You may choose to pay the full, undiscounted rate of $35 per half hour lesson. With this option, you do not pay for any lessons that you miss. I still offer the 4 group sessions with no extra charge.
(45 minute and 60 minute lessons at $47.50 and $70 respectively).
This plan may benefit you if you tend to schedule a lot of travel or other activities that may frequently interfere with the regular weekly lesson schedule. As payment is made at the time of each lesson, there is no need for make-ups or credits.
ENSEMBLES/ROCK/POP BANDS
This year I will be offering ensemble group workshops! Ensembles will be formed subject to interest. Ensembles are for children who have had at least 1 - 2 years of lessons (can easily read music on the staff already). Typically, there are not a lot (any!) of opportunities for pianists to take part in school music groups like band or orchestra, so this is a nice way for young pianists to be able to take part in this type of group experience. Ensembles are for any instrument - not just pianists.
If your child has ever had an interest in being in a rock/pop band - I can help! Sometimes even when you have a group of musicians, they are not always sure how to put it all together. I can help them get their start and learn how to work together and make a great sound! Vocalists welcome!
I would like to note:
** Ensembles are open to ANY INSTRUMENT (assuming the student is currently taking lessons in that instrument either at school or with another private teacher).
** Ensembles are open to ANY STUDENT - even if they are NOT currently taking private lessons from me (so spread the word!).
Discounts will be given to my current piano students (even if they would like to do ensemble with a different instrument, like if they are learning one in school). Ensembles will run on a seasonal basis - Fall Ensemble, Winter Ensemble, and Spring Ensemble, so it does not have to be a year long commitment (hopefully they will enjoy it so much they WANT to do it all year long!!!).
If your child is interested in an Ensemble or Rock/Pop Band, please contact me and let me know what days/times are good and I will try to accommodate your request. Ideally I would like to do Ensembles on a Sunday, so if interested, please let me know if that is a time that would work for you!
Ensembles
Ensembles will be broken into 8 week sessions - Fall, Winter, Spring
Tuition is $100 per 8 week session ($12.50 each week).
There is a discounted ensemble rate for students who take private lessons (either with me OR with someone else) - discounted tuition is $80.00 for the 8 week session ($10.00 each week).
Drop off/Pick-up:
- Lessons are usually scheduled back-to-back with other students. Please arrive on time both to drop off your child AND to pick them up. Lessons start AND end at the allotted time. If your child is late, the lesson still ends at the same allotted time.
- Please come right in through the front door - it will always be unlocked during lesson times - and please remove shoes. Please DON’T ring the doorbell - just walk right in!
- If your child comes directly from school, please bring a snack/drink for them to eat in the car or just before they come in. Please do NOT have them bring their snack into the house - it sometimes gets quite messy!
- If you arrive during another student's lesson, please make sure that your child comes in quietly and respectfully.
- If you bring in siblings at drop off or pickup time, please be sure to remind them to be mindful of other student's lessons that are in progress.
Sorry to sound so formal! For those of you who have been taking lessons for years already - don't worry!!! This will still be the same fun, laid back environment it always was! It's just that with so many more students coming and going, I am just trying to set the stage so that everyone can enjoy a fun and minimally disturbed lesson to the extent possible and to streamline the business side of things so that I can focus on the important side of things - teaching and making music!!!
SCHEDULING (2018 - 19 school year)
Lessons are offered on a weekly basis. This year, lesson hours are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 6:00. Click here to see the calendar for current openings.
Lessons will officially start the the week of September 17th. Lessons will run through the last week of June.
You will receive a calendar of scheduled lesson days once you register.
SONG SHARING DAYS for the 2018 - 19 calendar year:
Sunday – November 18th, 2 - 3:30pm
Sunday - March 3rd, 2 - 3:30pm (Ice Cream Sundae Sunday/Bring a friend day - students may optionally invite a friend to attend)
Sunday - April 14th, 2:00 - 3:30pm (FAMILY AND FRIENDS SONG SHARING DAY! at The Massry Residence of the Daughter of Sarah)
Sunday - June 23rd, 2 - 3:30 (Piano Pizza Party)
Please e-mail me at julie@jamminwithjulie.com with the following information: (OR try out my handy-dandy new contact form here!):
I look forward to hearing from you and making some music!!!
~julie adler
518-406-8JAM (8526)
"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence."
- Leopold Stokowski
Lessons are offered on a weekly basis. This year, lesson hours are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 6:00. Click here to see the calendar for current openings.
Lessons will officially start the the week of September 17th. Lessons will run through the last week of June.
You will receive a calendar of scheduled lesson days once you register.
SONG SHARING DAYS for the 2018 - 19 calendar year:
Sunday – November 18th, 2 - 3:30pm
Sunday - March 3rd, 2 - 3:30pm (Ice Cream Sundae Sunday/Bring a friend day - students may optionally invite a friend to attend)
Sunday - April 14th, 2:00 - 3:30pm (FAMILY AND FRIENDS SONG SHARING DAY! at The Massry Residence of the Daughter of Sarah)
Sunday - June 23rd, 2 - 3:30 (Piano Pizza Party)
Please e-mail me at julie@jamminwithjulie.com with the following information: (OR try out my handy-dandy new contact form here!):
- Your desired day/time slot, along with a second or third choice (priority in scheduling is given to returning students, and then first come, first serve).
- 30 Minute or 60 Minute lesson
- Private, Group, and/or Ensemble.
- Your child's name, age, grade in school, # years playing/or beginner
- Please include the best phone number to reach you
I look forward to hearing from you and making some music!!!
~julie adler
518-406-8JAM (8526)
"A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence."
- Leopold Stokowski