Student's Responsibility:

  • To arrive to the lesson prepared. 
  • Listen to the instructions given and ask questions when you don't understand.  
  • Student 7 and younger should have a parent present to help the student at home when practicing.  
  • Practice requirements will be give to each individual student and parent. Times differ based on the level of the student, but are very reasonable. 

Parents Responsibility:

Parents are welcome to attend weekly lessons at any time (Required for ages 7 and younger).  Support your child's endeavor by arranging a regular practice schedule with minimal interruptions, on either an acoustic piano or a high quality digital piano/keyboard (must be touch sensitive and have a weighted action.)  Be your child’s biggest fan and cheerleader. Encourage your child to play for family and friends.  Tell them how much you enjoy hearing them play.  Tell them which songs you like and why.  Piano lessons require a great deal of discipline and can be a solitary activity. Words of encouragement and performance opportunities can make all the difference in the world!


Please contact Rick at rickmvalentine@yahoo.com for current tuition rates.