Lessons

Introduction

• My lessons either take place in my music room, or I can offer online lessons. I'm afraid I do not travel. If you come here, you might meet Mango the ginger cat. You will definitely meet Rosie the Trailhound and Woody the Lurcher. Please let me know if you are allergic or scared so I can keep them away.
• I encourage all my students to call me Sue - even small children. This gives a pleasant informal and friendly feel to the lessons.
• I am prepared to teach any age (ideally no younger than 5!), beginners and upwards, and am quite happy if an adult wishes to sit in the lesson.
• I don't mind your children / siblings sitting and listening, but they must be able to sit quietly and behave.
• I believe that music is to be enjoyed, therefore I will discourage attendance by students who are obviously not interested.

New Students

• I will ask what you want from lessons, what your goal is - e.g. leisure playing only / exams / both.
• If you are a beginner, either I will purchase a suitable book for you, and ask you to reimburse me on your first lesson, or I will advise you which book to purchase.
• If you have played before, I will ask you to bring some music which you enjoy playing, or if your lesson is online, to play something you know, so that I can assess you.
• I will encourage open communication, so I am aware of any problems, or if you have changed your mind about your goal.

All Students

• My goal is to have fun!
• Practice is very important in order to make progress, but if you have just not been able to do so in any week, do not worry. We'll play something else!
• If you are playing for leisure, I will encourage you to bring music you would like to learn, or if your lesson is online, to have available music you'd like to learn.