Frequently Asked Questions
What age can my child start voice lessons?
This answer depends on the maturity and musical skills of your child. In general, I recommend that any student under the age of 9 will take a minimum of one year of 30 minute piano lessons with me before beginning voice lessons. At age 9 and up, I recommend an hour lesson, divided into 30 minutes of piano and 30 minutes of voice. At age 13 and up, students may begin full hour-long voice lessons.
I do this for several reasons. First, students under the age of 13 generally do not yet have the stamina or technique to sing for a full hour. Second, I want all of my students to have a good basis in musical literacy before starting voice. I use a very interactive method for piano lessons, and encourage my students to sing as they play!
Where do you teach?
I teach from my home studio in Chateau Woods, near Oak Ridge High School and five minutes from the Woodlands Mall. Please contact me directly for the address.
I also offer lessons to non-beginner students via Skype and FaceTime!
Do I need a piano in order to take piano lessons?
Yes. Beginner piano students are required to practice at home for a minimum of 10-15 minutes per day, and will need access to a piano.
What kind of piano or keyboard should I buy?
If buying a keyboard, it must have:
This answer depends on the maturity and musical skills of your child. In general, I recommend that any student under the age of 9 will take a minimum of one year of 30 minute piano lessons with me before beginning voice lessons. At age 9 and up, I recommend an hour lesson, divided into 30 minutes of piano and 30 minutes of voice. At age 13 and up, students may begin full hour-long voice lessons.
I do this for several reasons. First, students under the age of 13 generally do not yet have the stamina or technique to sing for a full hour. Second, I want all of my students to have a good basis in musical literacy before starting voice. I use a very interactive method for piano lessons, and encourage my students to sing as they play!
Where do you teach?
I teach from my home studio in Chateau Woods, near Oak Ridge High School and five minutes from the Woodlands Mall. Please contact me directly for the address.
I also offer lessons to non-beginner students via Skype and FaceTime!
Do I need a piano in order to take piano lessons?
Yes. Beginner piano students are required to practice at home for a minimum of 10-15 minutes per day, and will need access to a piano.
What kind of piano or keyboard should I buy?
If buying a keyboard, it must have:
- 88 keys (full-sized)
- weighted keys (so that students can play loud and soft)
- a damper pedal plug-in
- consider looking on fb marketplace or other local selling sites before buying retail!
- remember that the piano must be tuned at least once a year (about $100/year).