SELINA'S PIANO STUDIO
Personalized Lessons
LESSONS I PROVIDE
Making Learning More Enjoyable
BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED
All levels welcome
Beginners aged 5 and older are welcome, including adults. The studio also welcomes transfer students of all ages and abilities.
INDIVIDUALIZED LESSON PLANS
Personalized goals
Learn to read the kind of music you want to play. Each student's goals and materials are personalized to fit their needs and interests.
ABOUT ME
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The studio offered private lessons in Beaverton, OR from 2011-2022. The studio relocated to Peyton, CO in the summer of 2022. Being a piano teacher is a passion for me, and it brings me joy to be able to share musical knowledge with my students.
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My education includes a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with a pedagogy emphasis from Washington State University and a Master of Arts in Music History from San Francisco State.
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I am a current member of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) with state membership in Colorado (CSMTA).
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In Oregon MTA I held board and committee positions including district syllabus chair, state secretary, state president, conference chair, state website chair, and W Portland program chair.
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I greatly enjoy giving presentations about various music topics to colleagues.
STUDIO POLICY
2023-2024 Policies Sheet
Tuition
What does tuition cover? Your student’s tuition payment includes:
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Time spent with the student during lessons
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Time spent in preparation for the student
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Time spent researching music and literature for the student
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Email, text, and phone communication about student progress and materials
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Recital preparations and costs
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Studio expenses
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Business insurance
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Continuing education
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My attendance of MTNA events with students
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Music lending library
The studio offers three quarters of lessons: fall, winter, and spring. The studio calendar displays the schedule for each quarter.
Tuition by Lesson Length
Fall Winter Spring Summer
30 mins $300 $300 $300 *
45 mins $450 $450 $450 *
1 hour $600 $600 $600 *
*prorated tuition
The tuition prices guarantee that I will teach 30 weeks this year (10 weeks for fall, 10 weeks for winter, 10 weeks for spring). The summer quarter is optional.
Tuition may be paid in one total sum at the start of each quarter or broken into monthly payments. Zelle, Venmo, cash, check and bill pay are accepted, made out to Selina Manson.
Families should expect a yearly increase in tuition appropriate to cost of living increases, expenses, and services offered.
Virtual lessons
Primary lessons will be in-person. Virtual lessons are available on Google Duo for the following:
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Students who are sick
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Families traveling
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Snow days
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Students who do not have transportation
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Students living an unreasonable distance from the studio
Cancellations/ Make-ups
Please do not bring sick students to the studio. If they are too sick for a virtual lesson, we can schedule a make-up session during the next break.
Last minute cancellations (less than 24 hours) and/ or no-shows will not receive a make-up lesson.
There is a limit of 1 make-up lesson per student per quarter (fall, winter, spring; 3 per year total.)
If you are late to the lesson you will only receive the time remaining of your lesson.
Recitals
There will be two recitals at the studio during the school year. Dates will be scheduled at least one month ahead. Treats will be provided.
Materials and fees
Any materials such as syllabus books or sheet music that I provide for the student will be included in the next tuition payment.
Any festival or syllabus fees I prepay for students will be included in the next tuition payment.
Lesson day and time
Please choose a day and time that will fit your schedule for the school year.
Please do not arrive for your lesson more than 5 minutes early. If you do, please wait outside, especially if another student is finishing their lesson.
Piano and practicing
Practice is a very important aspect for success in learning music. Setting up regular practice time is necessary. Plan on 4-6 days of practice per week. The amount of time spent practicing varies depending on student age, ability, and length of lesson. We can discuss your student’s specific practice plan. Each student has a Google doc that will guide practice sessions.
Having a piano is necessary for practice. Keyboards are acceptable only for new beginners. Students having six months or more of lessons need a digital piano with 88 weighted keys and damper pedal, or an acoustic piano (upright or grand) for practice.
Discontinuing lessons
If you decide to leave the studio, please send an email or text message as notice.
Medical pause
If your student has a medical need to pause lessons, please let me know the situation. We can temporarily cease lessons and continue when your student is healthy and able.
Summary
By working together we can make music a passion in your student’s life. Family encouragement and involvement are essential to the success of your student.
HAVE ME PRESENT AT YOUR EVENT
List of topics
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Erik Satie: Pieces beyond the Gymnopedies
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'Entr'acte' from the Ballet Relâche
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Google Apps: How do I use all this great stuff?
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Clara Schumann: the Composer
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Piano works by Ludovic Lamothe