ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Lesson Times
Lessons are held once a week. This allotted time slot will be discussed and agreed upon by both the instructor, and the student at our initial meeting. If a lesson needs to be rescheduled, Melody Piano holds make-up lessons on Fridays.
Instruction Methods
Scale and Chord Approach
Key Signatures
Time Signatures
Sound Dynamic
Piano and Music Theory
Sight Reading
Sight Reading Technique
Music Composition
Improvisation Technique
Music History and Background
Musical Notation
Tempo, Counting
Key Signatures
Time Signatures
Sound Dynamic
Piano and Music Theory
Sight Reading
Sight Reading Technique
Music Composition
Improvisation Technique
Music History and Background
Musical Notation
Tempo, Counting
Tuition Prices
Tuition is due the first of every month.
If you are an hourly student, tuition is $180.00 a month
If your lesson is 45 minutes, tuition is $140.00 a month
If you are a half hour student, tuition is $100.00 a month
If you are an hourly student, tuition is $180.00 a month
If your lesson is 45 minutes, tuition is $140.00 a month
If you are a half hour student, tuition is $100.00 a month
Incentives
Attendance Marathon
Each student that is able to hold perfect attendance for each marathon held receives a gift certificate for one free lesson.
The 10 Star Program
This is for younger students and teens. Each student that is able to reach their 10 star receives a special prize of their choosing.
Melody Piano is a proud member of the organizations listed below
Michigan Music Teachers Association
Music Teachers National Association
Metropolitan Detroit Musicians League
Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce
click here to read about the instructor
Suzan Pleva strives to be a mentor to her students. "My main objective is to make sure that my students are comfortable. If they are at ease with their surroundings, they will be that much more inclined to retain what I am teaching them. It is so important for my students to understand the material and repertoire that we go over. The more they understand, the more they will appreciate what they know; and the more confident they will be in presentation and execution."
Materials you will bring to your weekly lesson
A pen
A highlighter
A three ring binder
Your book
Melody Piano Lesson Contract and Agreement
Are you ready for music lessons?
ADULTS:
I have a good quality 88-key acoustic or digital piano in my home.
I can practice at least 2-3 hours a week.
I am confident that my desire to learn is a source of motivation.
I am sometimes referred to as a perfectionist, and will not quit until I achieve my goals.
I thrive on taking on new challenges.
I understand that while playing music is enjoyable, I need to practice to improve my skills.
I will get my instruments maintained, tuned, and repaired when advised to do so.
I understand that learning to play both by ear and by notation are important.
I understand that music theory is important.
I am ready to take direction from a good and knowledgeable teacher.
PARENTS:
If my child is under the age of seven, I will help monitor practice.
If my child is under the age of seventeen, I will be an active parent and participate in upcoming student concerts.
I will provide a good quality, 88-key digital or acoustic piano within 1 month of lessons.
I will get my instruments maintained, tuned, and repaired when advised to do so.
I will be on time when dropping off/picking up my child to/from lessons.
I understand that my involvement can have a positive effect with lessons.
Should special circumstances arise (i.e. the child does not wish to practice), I will communicate the situation with the teacher.
I am prepared to be committed to lessons for the long term. (at least two years if the student is a beginner)
I value excellence in music teaching.
I understand that it is important to respect teachers studio policies
I understand that it is important to pay lesson fees on time.
I understand the importance of a respectable lesson fee, because I understand that music teachers not only have to pay for the basic expenses like everyone else, they also need to pay for materials to enhance their studios in terms of professional development and equipment
YOUNGER STUDENTS:
I understand that I will need to practice anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour-at least five days a week.
I understand that it is my responsibility to practice, and my parents are not obligated to remind me to practice.
It is important that I understand that I should be prepared for all upcoming competitions, exams, and student concerts performing my pieces to the best of my ability.
Although other activities are important in my life, I am ready to balance them along with my music lessons.
I will bring all my books to each lesson.
I like the sound of music and playing an instrument intrigues me.
I am ready to take direction from a good and knowledgeable teacher.
I have a good quality 88-key acoustic or digital piano in my home.
I can practice at least 2-3 hours a week.
I am confident that my desire to learn is a source of motivation.
I am sometimes referred to as a perfectionist, and will not quit until I achieve my goals.
I thrive on taking on new challenges.
I understand that while playing music is enjoyable, I need to practice to improve my skills.
I will get my instruments maintained, tuned, and repaired when advised to do so.
I understand that learning to play both by ear and by notation are important.
I understand that music theory is important.
I am ready to take direction from a good and knowledgeable teacher.
PARENTS:
If my child is under the age of seven, I will help monitor practice.
If my child is under the age of seventeen, I will be an active parent and participate in upcoming student concerts.
I will provide a good quality, 88-key digital or acoustic piano within 1 month of lessons.
I will get my instruments maintained, tuned, and repaired when advised to do so.
I will be on time when dropping off/picking up my child to/from lessons.
I understand that my involvement can have a positive effect with lessons.
Should special circumstances arise (i.e. the child does not wish to practice), I will communicate the situation with the teacher.
I am prepared to be committed to lessons for the long term. (at least two years if the student is a beginner)
I value excellence in music teaching.
I understand that it is important to respect teachers studio policies
I understand that it is important to pay lesson fees on time.
I understand the importance of a respectable lesson fee, because I understand that music teachers not only have to pay for the basic expenses like everyone else, they also need to pay for materials to enhance their studios in terms of professional development and equipment
YOUNGER STUDENTS:
I understand that I will need to practice anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour-at least five days a week.
I understand that it is my responsibility to practice, and my parents are not obligated to remind me to practice.
It is important that I understand that I should be prepared for all upcoming competitions, exams, and student concerts performing my pieces to the best of my ability.
Although other activities are important in my life, I am ready to balance them along with my music lessons.
I will bring all my books to each lesson.
I like the sound of music and playing an instrument intrigues me.
I am ready to take direction from a good and knowledgeable teacher.
Offering Online Piano Lessons!
I am proud to announce that I now teach lessons online! Thanks to the Ashbury Music Hall, I am able to take what I provide my students in my studio, to you for lessons online! Despite the fact that it is online, lessons are very personable. If you decide to enroll for online lessons with Melody Piano, you will be able to take piano lessons online, from the comfort of your own home! These lessons are one on one. It will be you, your instructor (Suzan Pleva of Melody Piano), and your web-cam. Please visit the Ashbury Music Hall website for more information about online lessons, class schedules, and pricing information. Just Click Here
Suzan Pleva's business card