Joyce Farson, Piano Teacher
40360 Lincoln Street, Cherry Valley, CA
We offer individually taught, 30-minute, once-a-week lessons to beginning students through early advanced students.
We serve private-pay students as well as students from the following public charter schools:
Springs Charter Schools
Sage Oak Charter Schools
Mission Vista Academy
Cabrillo Point Academy
Granite Mountain Charter School
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Julian Charter School Pine Hills
Each student is taught at his or her own pace. Students who have already had piano instruction will be placed in an appropriate level of repertoire. This program supports an independent study model and is of value specifically to students homeschooling through a charter or through a private affidavit.
Fees per student for individual lessons are $150 per month. (This is a tutoring session. We do not offer representation at meetings, graduation, teacher conferences, or other elements that would lead a reasonable person to think that we are operating a school. We do not claim field trips, curriculum subscriptions, or other benefits as our own.)
Public charter school students will not be taught any sectarian, religious, or denominational material in the course of their lessons.
Practice hints for parents:
a) Encourage your student to treat piano practice as part of their “homework.”
b) Designate a time when your student can practice at home without distractions and without interfering with other family activities.
c) Provide a piano and a place for student materials which will include lesson books, notebook, adequate lighting, and a pencil.
d) Provide encouragement ALWAYS. Music learning is a process that takes effort and time.
e) Encourage your student to keep track of practice times in his/her assignment notebook. This helps the teacher see how he/she is doing during the week between lessons. It can also help you to hold your student accountable for their practice time.