Lessons | Turpin Studio

Schedule

Lessons typically occur once a week. Classes are scheduled by the Term:

Fall Term: September to December (15 wks)

Winter Term: January to March (12 wks)

Spring Term: April to June (12 weeks)

Summer Term: July & August (8 wks - optional)

A student is expected to commit to a minimum of one full term.

Levels

Beginner Students: min. 30-minute lesson

Intermediate Students (Levels 1-5): min. 45-minute lesson

Senior Students: (Levels 6-ARCT): 60-90 minute lesson

* Students will require (preferably) a piano, or at least a full-sized (88 keys) keyboard with a pedal.

*All required music books are available here at the Studio for the same price you would pay at a retail outlet.

*You will require a notebook (any kind) for me to write homework in.

Tuition Fees

Lessons are offered at the following rates:

30-minute lesson: $18.00

45-minute lesson: $27.00

60-minute lesson: $36.00

Studio Fee: $5.00 per student per term

(to a maximum of $10.00 per family)

Arrangements for fees are required at the beginning of each Term:

Options:

Pay for the entire Term
Equal monthly payments

*Cash, cheque, or e-transfer accepted. A receipt will be issued.

Duplicate Receipts: $5.00 per student

*Cheques are to be made out to Karen Turpin

Cancellation Policy

- If I have to cancel a lesson, every attempt will be made to reschedule. Where that is not possible, a credit will be issued the following Term.

- If you cancel the lesson, you may (if you wish) be placed on my cancellation list -- but I cannot guarantee a make-up class due to a full studio. No credit will be issued.

- If the student is a 'No-Show', there will be no make-up class and we resume the following week.

Commitment

Success in the study of any instrument requires many layers of commitment:

From the Teacher: She must be prepared for the unique and individual students who come through the door by knowing the art of music and keeping up her own studies and professional development. She must provide a pleasant environment and appropriate playing opportunities for each student to learn and thrive. This learning has taken place over many years and continues to this day. EVERY lesson is prepared before the student ever arrives.
From the Parents: They must commit to supporting the student by :
- Punctually getting the student to every lesson. If a student is regularly a ‘No-Show’ with no communication, I assume interest has been lost and the lessons may be terminated. I have a waiting list of students eager to begin.
- Providing a suitable full-sized piano with a pedal to play on. This is essential for the student’s success.
- Providing time for daily practice and being present for the young ones to ensure assignments are complete. A supportive and cheerful attitude to playing at home will make all the difference!
  *Forgive me for being blunt BUT … if a student is involved in so many activities that he/she has no available time for productive practice, a serious look at the choice of piano lessons is needed.

From the Student:
- Arrive at the lesson with a ‘ready to learn’ and cheerful spirit 😊
- Even the youngest student must expect that to learn to play the piano, they must… play the piano! A practice minimum of 5 days per week is expected.

Performance

Turpin Studio holds recitals twice a year – June and December with other options including the
Canada Music Week recital.

Playing the piano can be a very enjoyable, private past-time. BUT! It is a gift that is meant to be shared. To that end, this studio encourages its students to play for their family and friends and for parents to play an active role in promoting that playing. The question, “Would you play such-and-such a piece for me? I really enjoy it...” goes a long way to motivating the student. Music should become a positive part of daily life.