Courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel- Mrs.Slawsky
teaches a former student, Dylan Hammer, at
The Band Room in Orlando, FL
Lessons:
Whether your goal is to learn the piano as a creative outlet, or to make
a career out of performing, lessons are ‘tailored’ to meet your needs.
A combination of methods, supplemental materials, and music of your
choice is used to assist in the learning process.
Duration:
30, 45, and 60 minute lessons are available
(Time slot can be shared with another sibling)
Rates:
Lessons are billed on a monthly
tuition basis, rather than per lesson.
$125 per month (30 minutes)
$175 per month (45 minutes) *7% discount compared to 30 min. rate
$225 per month (60 minutes) *10% discount compared to 30 min. rate
Optional Motivational Activities:
*Semi-annual Recitals
*Participation in the Piano Guild
*Participation in examinations by the Carnegie Hall Royal
Conservatory Achievement Program
*Monthly group music theory & studio master classes
Musical Styles:
*’Classical’- Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, 20th Century
*’New Age’- Examples include Yanni & Enya, as well as Anime music
*’Contemporary’- If it’s in print, you may play it… anything from movie
soundtracks to songs on the radio.
*’Church Playing’- Learning to play a hymnal uses a ‘chordal’ style of playing
and extensive use of intervals.
***Playing music of your choice will ensure that you enjoy playing the piano.
Piano Methods:
Piano Adventures, The Music Tree, Piano Odyssey, Alfred, and Bastien
*Musicality
*Reading and interpreting music notation
*Technique (relaxation, economy of movement)
*Music Theory
*Practice methods, goal setting
*Ensemble work (duets, etc…)
