Practice Help

I get a lot of feedback from parents about how their kids won’t practice.  Sometimes I feel like I get a lot of excuses from tired parents who don’t really have the time or inclination to sit for 15 minutes to half an hour a day with their kids in front of the drum kit or piano.  The thing is though; consistent practicing is a conduit towards self-discipline that goes way beyond music.  You’re not just getting them to learn theory but you’re giving them tools and skills that will last a lifetime.

These tools and skills have vastly positive upshots (drum pun) for personal nirvana.  The hiccup is that self-motivated discipline isn't really first nature for most kids, so it's up to the parents to fashion affirmative, likeable and fun ways to practice as a path towards self-motivation.

Having a goal for each practice session is essential, whether your child is practicing for five minutes or a couple of hours each day. Set goals, hold yourself as well as your kid responsible to them and create a practice journal that you both can look back over and be proud of.   Maybe you want to use gold stars on a calendar or a reward system for meeting their weekly goals… it’s up to you.

Here’s a printable chart for piano:

http://www.makingmusicfun.net/pdf/practice-charts/piano-practice-chart.pdf

Here is one for drums:

http://www.makingmusicfun.net/pdf/practice-charts/oliver-at-drums-practice-chart.pdf

How Parents Can Help

There is all kinds of ways to help your child practice.   The lesson is not the practice time it's every day in between lessons that the practice takes place and it's really important if you want your child to get the full grasp of what they're learning.
bigger hurdle seems to be the theory part of the lesson.

This blog:

http://deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.ca/2012/01/music-measure-of-math.html

is really well thought out and has the education needs of children n mind.   Here is a direct link to the printables.



https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwivNcO0Yu1RYzk5YmVmMDEtNGY3OC00NjQzLWJkMmItYWUzMGExNjc1ZmZm/edit?pli=1

Policies and Procedures

To:  All music students and their parents

From:  Jordan Russell

Date:  September 2nd, 2013

Re:   Studio policies 2013-2014

I hope you all had an enjoyable and restful summer vacation.  I still have a few spots open so if you know of any families that you think would be well suited to my studio, please feel free to mention my name and contact information to them.  I may be contacted by email:  lessonsofflocke@gmail.com or by phone at 289-775- 8733

Please take time now to familiarize yourself with the following studio policies:

• To simplify the billing process, I require 10 post-dated cheques dated for the 1^st of each month (unless alternate arrangements are made). 

• Rates are as follows:

30 minute lesson:  $20.00 in Studio    $30 at your home

45 minute lesson:  $30.00 in Studio    $40 at your house

60 minute lesson:  $40.00 in Studio    $50 at your house

• The price for lessons has been prorated over the 10 months of the school year, creating 10 equal payments:

30 minute lesson:  $72.00/month     in your home  $108..00 /month

45 minute lesson:  $108.00/month   in your home  $144.00 a month

60 minute lesson:  $144.00/month    in your home $180.00 a month

• This equal distribution of payment will allow you to know ahead of time the exact cost of music lessons each month.  

• This covers 14 lessons over 15 weeks from the week beginning September 9 and ending December 16/13.  There will be no lessons Monday, Oct. 14/13 for the

Thanksgiving holiday.

• And 22 lessons spread over 24 weeks from the week beginning January 6 and ending June 23/13.  There will be no lessons on Monday, March 10/14 (March Break) and Monday, April 28/14 (make up lesson day).                                                                                        

• Extra lessons (if needed) and books will be billed separately.

                                   

• If you have a conflict with your regular lesson time, please notify me in advance and I will try to reschedule the lesson at a mutually convenient time.  The more notice I have, the more options you will have.

I REQUIRE 24 HOURS NOTICE TO MAKE A LESSON CHANGE

• Less than 24 hours notice will result in the forfeit of the lesson.

• If you wish to discontinue lessons in the middle of the year, I require 1 month notice.

• To ensure that you get all the lessons you pay for, please plan to come at your regularly scheduled time.

• Two make-up lessons will be made available to each student towards the end of the year for missed lessons due to illness.

• Parents are most welcome to attend lessons.

• These policies are based on those of other private music teachers and it is my hope that they are clear and will promote a professional musical learning environment.

• If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jordan Russell

Taking Music In School?

Need a tutor to help pick up your music marks? Tutoring available in the comfort of your own home or in the studio off Locke.  

With  a patient, highly personable instructor dedicated to the continued encouragement of educational and artistic development of students your marks will definitely pick up. Our tutoring employs a detail-oriented approach that caters to each individual student. We hope to foster a love for learning, pride in one's accomplishments, and motivation to follow one's educational and creative goals.

Piano

We offer piano and keyboard lessons.  Talk to your instructor about how much or how little theory you'd like to learn.  You can bring in your own book to work from or ask your instructor for one.  Learn all about the circle of fifths or just a few songs to impress your friends.

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LESSONS OFF LOCKE

Percussion, piano, and music theory lessons are offered from a fully qualified, attentive, and sensitive teacher with a decade of experience working with youth as well as 15 years experience as a working musician. All lessons are offered for all levels of ability.

Students will be put at ease with fun and motivational lessons in a friendly and relaxed environment in the studio off Locke or in your own home.  Students can choose popular music curriculum or can prepare for Royal Conservatory exams.

All lessons are high quality one-to-one music instruction according to the student’s learning style and pace. The instructor is available, between lessons, to answer questions a student may have regarding his or her musical education.

A complimentary lesson is available for beginners to see if this kind of study is for you.  Gift certificates are also available.

Lesson rates

30 min

-$20 in studio

-$30 at home

45 min

-$30 in studio

-$40 at home

60 min

-$50 in studio

-$60 at home

 Contact Jordan Russell at 289-775-8733