Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions I get about my lessons studio:

1. Where do lessons take place – at a studio, or in my home?
   All lessons are taught at my home studio. I’ve chosen to teach here because of it’s beautiful location and proximity to Creswell and Eugene.
2. When do lessons take place?
   Weekly lessons are scheduled on a day and time that is reserved for you. Lessons are 30, 45, and 60 minutes in length and are on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday morning, afternoon, or early evening.
3. How much do lessons cost?
   Lessons are $16-30 per lesson, depending on the length of the lesson. See Studio Policy for more details.
4. What instrument do you use during lessons?
   Yamaha Grand Piano for piano lessons and a Yamaha Guitar for guitar lessons.
5. When do I pay tuition?
   Payment is due in advance by the 5th of each month.
6. What happens if I miss a lesson?
   Make up lessons are given according to the Studio Policy.
7. Do I have to pay tuition for lessons that fall on holidays?
   Lessons are not scheduled during Winter and Spring Breaks.  Students are not charged for these times.
8. Do you take beginners?
   Yes.
9. Do you teach children?
   Yes.
10. Do you take adult students?
    Yes.
11. How long should each weekly lesson be?
    45- or 60-minute lessons are recommended, although 30-minute lessons are also available.
12. What performance opportunities are available?
    - Yost Music Studio—Fall Piano Party
    - Spring Studio Recital
    - Spring Adult Musicale
    - Oregon Music Teachers’ Association (OMTA)
    - Festival of Popular Music
    - Ensemble Festival (competitive or non-competitive)
    - Jr. Bach Festival (competitive or non-competitive)
    - Spring Theme Festival
13. Is there a testing program for students?
    Yes, OMTA sponsors a Fall & Spring Syllabus Testing Program. Adjudicators from out of the area are hired to evaluate students who decide to be tested.