Studio Features
About the Studio: Appassionato Piano Studio offers 30 minute weekly lessons for children age 5-6. For children age 7 and above, 45 minute lessons are recommended. Adult students and intermediate to advanced levels should have at least a 45 minute weekly lesson and 60 minute lessons are also available. All lessons take place in a professional, yet child friendly environment. Students are highly encouraged and taught with care and patience. The priority of the studio is to instill and nuture a love for music and the piano.
Appassionato is a musical term
that literally translates to:
“impassioned” – with passion, passionately.A top objective is to introduce new challenges within each student's capability that will test their motivation and promote self confidence as each new goal is mastered. The studio is licensed in the state of Washington and in the city of Auburn.
Instrument: Baldwin grand piano and Baldwin classic upright.
Music Essentials Taught: Note reading, rhythm, theory, sight reading, ear training, proper technique, learning how to play musically, learning how to really LISTEN to the sounds you are creating so you can become your own teacher, memorization, ensemble playing, performance.
Styles Taught: Primarily classical but students can learn ANY style or song that sheet music can be obtained for.
Additional Benefits of Studio: Fun music learning games, recording equipment, music books, music CDs, teaching props, other musical instruments.
Group Lessons: Yes.
Purchase Music through Studio: Yes.
Waiting room for parents and siblings: Yes.
Studio Recitals: Yes.
Free Interview: Yes.
Progress Reports: Yes. Every 6 to 12 months an Assessment of Progress for each student is prepared by the teacher in great detail, pointing out specific areas of piano playing (note reading, rhythm, technique, etc) stating the student's strengths and areas that need improvement for each category. This helps both the parent and student evaluate their progress on a yearly basis and recognize which areas need more focus and practice.
Studio Hours: Monday through Friday (contact me for specific hours)
