Welcome! I’m super excited to get going.

First, you’ll need a dedicated notebook so you’ll know what to work on between lessons (the most important thing to do). I will write in your rehearsal notebook every week at the lesson, and you should have it open as you rehearse during the week. You can work on other music as well, but we’ll always start the lesson with your assigned work.

If you are a brand new to studying music, we will choose lesson books and materials once we get together and talk a bit. Materials might include books, loose sheet music, and apps.

If you have had previous lessons on the instrument you’ll be studying with me, bring your current materials and be ready to perform your favorite thing(s) for me. Even if we change directions a bit, we will build on the good stuff you’ve already got going.

A couple of items to know and remember:

• If you are sick, let’s cancel or reschedule

• No food during the lesson (nothing in your mouth like gum or candy), please

• If your lesson is at my home studio, just come in (no need to knock) and take off your shoes

No matter your previous experience, we will definitely talk about goals and preferences at your first lesson. Before you come, think about what you want to accomplish in your wildest musical dreams. We’ll work toward that. Can’t wait.