1. Ukulele books
   1. Ukulele For All (beginners)
   2. Then – 21 EUFS, 21 MORE Songs in 6 Days, 21 Songs for Christmas
   3. Then Lil Rev’s “Easy Ukulele Songs” (green book)
2. String Books (violin and viola)
   1. Orchestra music
   2. Suzuki Books 4 and 5
   3. Wolfhart Etudes
3. Piano books
   1. Faber and Faber
   2. Suzuki Piano Book 1
4. Blank notebook to take notes
5. Blank music notebook for writing out theory and harmony
6. Instrument
7. Clip-on Tuner – ukulele
8. Portable music stand for home practice
9. Rosin and shoulder rest for violin and viola
10. A bag to keep your supplies together
11. Occasionally, I will create music that you can download from the “Student Resources” section of the website.

I speak with parents and caregivers after lessons. You are always welcome to email me with any questions. Parents are also welcome to sit in lessons if both the student and the parent are comfortable with that.

You may record lessons if you would like.

Ifﾠ you and I decide lessons are not a good fit, please give me 30-days notice before discontinuing lessons. I keep a waitlist of interested students. So, I like to have the time to give someone else a chance to study with me.ﾠ

1. Practice at least 5 days a week to see improvement at your instrument
2. Practice at the same time each day so you build the habit of daily practicing
3. Practice at least the length of your lesson each day
4. Use your notebook and make a chart of what you should be working on

1. Create a practice space in your home
2. Set up a consistent practice time
3. Set up a practice plan of what you will do in each practice session
4. Give yourself rewards when you practice regularly
5. Record yourself so you can measure improvement
6. Set small and reachable goals
7. Give yourself grace when life gets in the way of your goals

You can read more here.ﾠ

Almost no one likes to practice, because it is hard work. And when you have accomplished something difficult, you feel proud of it. Start with something you can play easily and that you enjoy as a warmup. Then, spend 10 or 15 minutes on something more difficult, working through a piece in sections. At the end of the practice period, reward yourself by playing what you have worked on all the way through. You can record your practice at the beginning of a week and then at the end. You’ll be so excited to see your progress over time. You can read more here.

1. Do you offer recitals and performance opportunities? Yes. Usually, students perform at area nursing homes for the residents. I’ll plan a spring recital at the end of the school year.
2. Do I have to perform? No, but I recommend it
3. What do I wear? Wear something nice. Pants and a shirt with buttons or a dress are good possibilities. Wear nice shoes if you can
4. Where are the performances? I will tell you when they are scheduled

As students become more advanced, I encourage them to take part in exams and assessments sponsored by local music teacher organizations. Some examples include the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Festival. There is also a Sonata and Sonatina Festival that students can take part in.

No, I encourage you to take lessons at my home or online.

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Yes, but have them do quiet activities while the other student is taking their lesson. Occassionally, siblings may play duets.

I set up my schedule in August/September. So, your choice of lesson times may be limited if you enroll at another time of the year.